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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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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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 Station #2 located at 900 Grant on the west side of town has been shut down for almost a year.
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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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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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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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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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Native Americans whose relatives have gone missing or been killed wore red on Friday, a color synonymous with raising awareness about the disproportionate number of Indigenous people who have been victims of violence.
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Louisville, KY. (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Growing concerns in the race-related horse fatalities just days ahead of the Kentucky Derby. A secure anti-doping program had not yet been set in place. Animal Rights Activists putting the pressure on, questioning the health, welfare and safety of the horses. The sudden deaths of 4 horses, raise
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A walk for justice, the missing and the murdered. The mission to give a voice to those who are voiceless.
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NEW YORK (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Isolation, lack of emotional connectivity and the sense of belonging, is jeopardizing the well-being in more than 50% of Americans in the U.S. Human beings are hard-wired for social connection in our daily lives. Prolonged periods of loneliness leads to deep depression, causing irritability, anger, mood swings and
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An event to raise awareness against sexual assault will take place on Friday, April 28 at Bucklin Park in El Centro.
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The number of children in the foster care system in the United States is close to 400,000. In Yuma County, that number may be larger than you think as the need for homes to open up locally is growing.
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District One is looking for school bus drivers as well as mechanics and monitors.
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Local emergency responders, law enforcement, and community clinics came together for an emergency exercise at Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley on Wednesday.
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The Humane Society of Yuma received about 18 dogs in one day, all in different shapes, colors, and breeds but predominately appear to be dachshund and beagle mixes.
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CASA advocates for children in the foster care system who need someone to speak for them in court.
The main awards given were Rookie of the Year, CASA of the Year and Roadrunner of the Year.
Calipatria’s Kylie Lyerly committed to Stritch on a full academic scholarship last year and planned to play softball but a series of unfortunate events has changed that plan.
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The Blue Knights are hosting their annual Hogs for Dogs event.
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