Five locals hand-selected to represent Yuma County in a rural leadership program
The purpose is to equip and empower local leaders to meet the needs of rural Arizona. Project CENTRL has trained over 700 leaders since…
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Public pool safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy
It’s no surprise with the summer heat, one wants to keep it cool in the pool. But there are also dangers that most people avoid or don’t know when…
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Volunteers pack backpacks for Back to School Rodeo
The first 2,000 children will receive a FREE synch-style backpack filled with school supplies!…
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Arizona is the fourth state with the most pool drownings
According to a recent study, there were 131 drownings happened between 2019 to 2022, which is the second leading cause of death, while birth defects…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The search for the missing and murdered Indigenous people continues
Every year, thousands of Indigenous people in America go missing, according to the U.S. Department of Interior Indian…
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New evidence in house party shooting
The attorney of a teen accused of murdering two young men at a Yuma house party says he has new evidence showing his client is not…
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Proposed plea deals made to Ibarra-Martinez Jr.
The attorney for the Yuma man facing 42 felony charges for several crimes says they’re considering six plea…
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Calipatria gets first look at Lithium Valley
CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Early visions of what Lithium Valley could look like in Imperial County. The city of Calipatria is set to be the…
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Newly appointed Election Services Director prepares for upcoming special election
The newly appointed Yuma County Election Services Director will be overseeing the first vote by mail only special election for the City of…
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Arizona non-profit organization features five local Yumans in flagship program
Yuma County representatives are participating in a flagship program, Project CENTRL, Class 32, where they will travel and participate in nine…
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Assistance program for local farm workers
A local organization is providing assistance to farm workers who are struggling…
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Local outsider taxpayers can vote ‘No’ to paying taxes for new healthcare district in Imperial County
The new bill that is going to create a new county-wide healthcare district in Imperial County has a new update that brings concerns to local…
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Visit Yuma launches “Hello. I’m Yuma.” campaign
Visit Yuma recently launched a campaign called “Hello. I’m Yuma.” to reintroduce Yuma and draw more tourists into our…
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Arizona Medicaid recipients asked to update contact info
The Arizona Health Department said it will send notices and flyers to alert Arizonans about eligibility and enrollment following the COVID-19…
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Birth control now available over the counter without prescription in Arizona
This service is to provide individuals with the information and means to exercise personal choice in determining the number and spacing of their…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma’s bike scene heats up
News 11’s Chennell Ramos showcases Yuma’s bike culture scene. The bikes, the creativity, and the people who make it all…
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Sick kitten stolen from the Humane Society of Yuma, shelter asking for public’s help
The Humane Society is worried because Siul could lose her eye if she’s not returned…
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Ex-YPD officer back in court for sexual misconduct
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – The former Yuma police officer charged in a sexual misconduct case was back in court Thursday. 42-year-old Bobby Anthony…
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Local businesses granted funds during highway construction
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors awarded grant money to five local businesses affected by ongoing construction on Highway 98 in…
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Inflation impacts local food bank
Inflation continues to rise and the Yuma Community Food Bank is having a difficult time keeping the shelves stocked up for those in need.…
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