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Yuma locals concerned about cameras next to ballot drop boxes

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June 1, 2026 3:34 PM Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – As Yuma County’s election season approaches, some locals are concerned about the cameras located next to the ballot drop…

4th of July celebration to be held in Somerton

June 1, 2026 11:31 AM Marcos Icahuate

The 4th of July celebration will be held July 3 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Council Ave. Park (801 Council Avenue Somerton, AZ…

AWC celebrates first day under new president

June 1, 2026 9:08 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

Arizona Western College (AWC) is celebrating Dr. Reetika Dhawan’s first day as their 10th president…

Chick-fil-A, YFD and YPD team up for Touch-the-Truck event

May 31, 2026 4:34 PM Madeline Murray, Dillon Fuhrman

Chick-fil-A teams up with the Yuma Fire and Police Departments for the Touch-the-Truck event over the weekend. The event took place at the…

Local nonprofit in Yuma hosts Colorado River clean-up

May 30, 2026 12:53 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Madeline Murray

The event took place at Gateway Park at 7 a.m., with over 30 people volunteering to help clean the Colorado River, according to the organization’s…

El Charro Café set to host fundraiser for long-time waitress and husband

May 29, 2026 5:48 PM Paul Vozzella

A portion of the proceeds from sales next Thursday and Friday will be donated to help cover Maria and Cesar Ruan’s expenses as they navigate his…

Gas prices drop in Yuma, but Arizona still ranks among most expensive states

May 29, 2026 5:43 PM Lauren Duffel

Despite the price drop, Arizona still ranks in the top ten for the most expensive gas prices in the country. The average price for gas in the state…

Yuma School District One offers kids free meals for summer

May 29, 2026 5:41 PM Paul Vozzella, Andrea Turisk

As summer break begins, Yuma school districts are continuing to support local families by providing free meals to children throughout the summer…

Tacos Marlyn named 2026 Arizona Woman-Owned Business of the Year

May 28, 2026 7:29 PM Moses Femino, Jalen Fong

A Yuma small business is receiving statewide recognition after Tacos Marlyn was named the 2026 Arizona Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the U.S.…

WACOG dedicates building in honor of longtime former executive director

May 28, 2026 7:31 PM Lauren Duffel

Community members, elected officials, friends, and family gathered to honor Brian Babiars, the former Executive Director of the…

Bark Park set to reopen after renovations

May 28, 2026 6:12 PM Paul Vozzella, Jalen Fong

The park underwent construction work including new shade structures, new trash receptacles and a new drinking…

Yuma Neighbors United striving for cleaner cemetery

May 28, 2026 6:05 PM Paul Vozzella, Jalen Fong

Yuma Neighbors United was created with the goal of cleaning and maintaining the cemetery to honor the citizens who helped establish the…

Man back in court after fight at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex

May 28, 2026 5:52 PM Paul Vozzella, Jailene Aguilera, Manoah Tuiasosopo

27-year-old Nofoa Fagaima was charged with aggravated assault and temporary disfigurement after he was arrested for a fight that happened Saturday…

Three suspects found attempting to flee to California after shooting in Yuma County

May 28, 2026 3:53 PM Marcos Icahuate, Moses Femino

Three people were arrested following a shooting in Somerton Wednesday night, according to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office…

Local Yuma post remembers fallen heroes for Memorial Day

May 28, 2026 2:12 PM Abraham Retana

VFW Post 8242 said Memorial Day it’s more than a three-day weekend holiday. It’s a time to remember that freedom isn’t free and we have to be…

Yuma Catholic Valedictorian reflects on journey from Mexico to graduation stage

May 27, 2026 6:05 PM Adrik Vargas

One Yuma Catholic High School student is graduating at the top of her class after what she describes as a major life…

UCPSA breaks ground on new Yuma facility to expand disability services

May 27, 2026 5:20 PM Moses Femino

United Cerebral Palsy of Souther Arizona (UCPSA) officially broke ground on a new facility in Yuma designed to support the organization’s continued…

Yuma woman sentenced in connection to the death of two-year-old son

May 27, 2026 3:31 PM Lauren Duffel

21-year-old Angelina Vasquez has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. This was the maximum she could’ve received based on the plea…

One injured, one arrested after fight during adult softball tournament

May 27, 2026 7:49 AM Adrik Vargas, Dillon Fuhrman, Joaquin Hight, Skylar Heisey

Officers responded Saturday night to the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex after a large fight broke out between two softball…

Yuma man arrested and indicted for sexually assaulting a minor

May 27, 2026 11:26 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

According to a press release, YPD says they received information Friday, May 15, 2026, about a sex offense between the suspect, identified as…