Yuma County Public Works provides work zone safety awareness to teen drivers
Yuma County Public Works went to Gila Ridge High School Thursday to bring work zone awareness and safety tips to teen drivers.
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Local law enforcement agencies came together in the Torch Run Relay for the Special Olympics
Law enforcement agencies from all over Yuma County as well as the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) ran for a purpose, to help raise money for the Special Olympics of Arizona.
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Travel tips to cut costs on your summer family vacation
Portland, OR. (CNN / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Planning that perfect summer family vacation without burning a whole through your wallet, is key to enjoying a nice getaway. Millions are still feeling the financial burn post-pandemic, as inflation and economic hardship have yet to level out. Booking flights in advance and flexibility with travel dates will
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Meet Pearl, the World’s shortest dog!
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – This pocket-sized pup is the new official holder of the Guinness World Record for shortest dog alive. She’s a two-year-old chihuahua, shorter than a popsicle stick, and only about as long as a dollar bill! Born in Orlando, Florida, she’s actually related to the previous record holder, Miracle Milly, who had the
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Oscar Mayer ‘Weinermobile’ to host weddings
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – For a limited time, you could get married in a Weinermobile. Oscar Mayer says it will host weddings in its first ‘Wienermobile of Love’ this month. Where else would the event take place? Well Las Vegas, of course. The company says couples can book a 30-minute spot online or join the waitlist
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Iowa halts funding for Plan B and abortions for rape victims
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Iowa’s attorney general is pausing funding for emergency contraception, and in some cases, abortion for sexual assault victims. Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird says she is evaluating whether this is an appropriate use of public funds. Until her review is complete, the state will be delaying payment of any pending claims that
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Powerlifting with the Special Olympics
While lifting weights is a great way to stay in shape, for some it’s more than a competition. Athlete Isabel Camacho says the Special Olympics always feels like a family reunion.
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‘Get Axed’ is bringing more fun to the Yuma community
Grab your friends and family to “Get Axed.” The grand opening is on Saturday, April 15.
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Will the Terminator be back fixing Potholes?
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he filled in a pothole to help his Los Angeles neighborhood.
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Yuma Police Department remains prepared for active shooters
YPD officers go through active shooter training frequently and also practice alongside other law enforcement agencies to stay prepared.
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Yuma County begins preparing for the future
Many departments telling the supervisors they’re facing staffing shortages, and struggling to keep employees.
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Day three of 71st Annual Yuma County Fair taking place
Day three of the 71st Annual Yuma County Fair is buddy day, where two folks can ride for the price of one.
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Locals get ready for Easter on Good Friday
Today is known as Good Friday, a day on which Christians and Catholics observe the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ ahead of Easter Sunday.
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A child with autism is spreading awareness in Imperial County
Everyone communicates differently. That’s what one organization called Best S.T.E.P. Forward wants people to understand especially during Autism Awareness Month.
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SPECIAL REPORT: The 1,500 pound therapist
Saddles of Joy says the equestrian program benefits both the youngsters and the horses who forge a special relationship.
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Johnson & Johnson halts RSV vaccine
(CNN / KYMA, KECY) – A division of Johnson & Johnson has stopped developing its vaccine for RSV. Janssen, J & J’s pharmaceutical division, announced it is scrapping it’s vaccine for the common respiratory infection. The vaccination for respiratory syncytial virus was ready to move to late stage clinical trials. The medicine was being tested
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Aging Americans causing labor force gap
(CNN / KYMA, KECY) – Americans are getting older and that may be a big reason behind the labor shortage in the U.S. That’s according to a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It says the current labor force participation rate stands at 62.5% which is below pre-covid-19 levels. Researchers analyzed
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Snake season is underway across Yuma County
Fire pros warn that being aware and alert while outdoors, hiking or gardening is your best bet to stay safe.
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Home buildings go up as mortgage rates drop
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – New home sales rose in February, climbing for the third month in a row as mortgage rates eased off their highs of the past year. Buyers are now looking to new construction amid historically low inventory of existing homes for sale. According to joint report from the Department of Housing and Urban
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Scientists create mice with 2 male parents
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Scientists in Japan have created mice with two biologically male parents for the first time. The team, led by a professor of genome biology at Osaka University in Japan, generated eggs from the skin cells of male mice. When implanted into female mice, the eggs produced healthy pups, according to research published
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