Extended flood warning for Gila River, National Weather Service urges caution for Memorial holiday weekend
A flood warning continues for the Gila River as its banks continue to swell.
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Memorial Day travel push begins
The Memorial Day travel rush is well underway and shaping up to be one of the busiest in decades.
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Calexico prepared for mass shooting after Uvalde tragedy
It has been one year since the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The City of Calexico is using that moment to help them prepare should a mass shooting situation take place locally.
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A local partnership is providing a new health and wellness program for first responders
The Arizona Western College (AWC) Police Department and Heal the Hero are behind the Command Performance Program bringing neuroscience-driven brain performance technology to police, fire, and emergency medical services agencies in Yuma.
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MCAS Yuma is requesting permission to test drinking water from wells for harmful chemicals
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are requesting permission from Yuma landowners off base to sample drinking water obtained from wells, as there’s a chance there could be harmful chemicals in that water.
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Running for gold: Robertson wins two titles at CIF
BLYTHE, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Mathew Robertson from Palo Verde High School in Blythe captured gold at this year’s CIF championships in San Diego. He finished first in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.74 seconds, the fastest recorded time in school history. He also won the 200 meter dash with a time of 21.95 seconds.
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Yuma nurse receives a high honor during National Nurses Month
From being delivered at Yuma Regional Medical Center to working and now being the top Intensive Care Unit nurse, Javier Rivera is named Arizona’s Nurse Association Yuma Chapter Nurse of the Year.
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Local realty service celebrates RED day
Keller Williams Realty Yuma held its annual RED Day last week where their employees volunteered at the Yuma Community Food Bank.
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Local officials remind residents dangers of heat strokes
The El Centro Fire Department and California Highway Patrol joined with Imperial County Public Health Department and Emergency Medical Services Agency to conduct the “Where’s Baby” event.
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Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center to host ‘Stop The Hate’ march on Sunday
“Stop The Hate” is a California State Campaign that promotes and helps fund victims and survivors of hate crimes such as race, income, and LGBTQ+.
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City Council hears budget proposal for FY 2024 and new budget website for residents
The Yuma City Council met to discuss $206 million worth of projects in the city.
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Mayor’s Breakfast introduces upcoming projects for the City of Brawley
The City of Brawley and the Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of the City Address this year at the Stockmen’s Club.
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Yablonski fighting to remove sex offender tag
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The local former horse instructor accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys last July had her sentencing delayed once again. 26-year-old Makaila Yablonski had pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted child abuse and aggravated assault. Judge Roger Nelson delayed her formal sentencing to determine if Yablonski should be required to register
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Accused getaway driver may not testify in Somerton barber murder
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The accused getaway driver in the murder case of 27-year-old Leo Melendez may not be testifying for the state. 26-year-old Johnny Albert Valenzuela had initially agreed to testify against Gregorio and Joshua Cota. The Cota bothers are accused of murdering Leo Melendez last May. However, the terms of Valenzuela’s amended sentence in exchange for his testimony
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Arizona Cardinals give back to Yuma community
The Arizona Cardinals are in Yuma Tuesday stepping in to help package food for the Yuma Community Food Bank which assembles and distributes 13,000 emergency food boxes a month.
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Calexico Fire Department Station #2 to reopen after health hazard
Calexico Station #2 located at 900 Grant on the west side of town has been shut down for almost a year.
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Kofa Fine Arts graduating class presents ‘Senior Showcase’
The Kofa High School Fine Arts Department will have its ‘Senior Showcase’ to present the works of the Kofa Fine Arts Graduating Class of 2023.
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Visit Yuma celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week with open house
It’s National Travel and Tourism Week and our local visitor information center has a special event to honor the occasion.
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Yumans support local businesses on Cinco de Mayo
Sorgel wants the community to not only support local businesses today on Cinco de Mayo but continue to do so everyday.
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Samaritan Hot Car Law allows you to break a window if you see a child or pet in a hot car
It’s never safe to leave your child or pet in a vehicle, especially in a hot car because it could lead to death.
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