City looking to acquire ownership of historic Yuma properties
Tonight the Yuma City Council will vote to acquire ownership of two historic…
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Local school wins top safety committee award
In a press release, Somerton High School received a $10,000 “safety committee” award during YUHSD’s monthly Governing Board meeting on…
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32-year-old man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor faces 13 felony counts
KYMA recently received indictment documents in regards to 32-year-old Samuel Macias, who was arrested in Glendale, Arizona after Yuma police received…
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Local political leaders mingle in Chicago
Several local leaders are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this…
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Ruben Gallego defends Yuma’s local air quality
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego is sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to be more flexible and not punish Yuma for…
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Manufactured home catches fire in area of Los Angeles Avenue
A manufactured home caught fire caused by an electrical issue, according to Wellton Fire Department…
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Local photographer finds another invasive water snake
Another watersnake was found on camera in Yuma, this time eating a bullfrog. Last week we followed the story of an invasive watersnake not native to…
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Yuma County winners announced after recount
The recount results are in for two very tight races in Yuma County, showing the top two vote getters still got enough votes to win their…
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Do you have questions about Medicare? An expert in Yuma is hosting two seminars to simplify your options
Two free Medicare seminars, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30 to answer any questions you may have and learn about Medicare basics, enrollment periods, costs,…
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Local nutrition shop creates a Deployment Box to donate to local Marines
A local nutrition store is collecting donations and food to send to 300 local marines currently on…
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APS shares how to stay prepared for monsoon season
Monsoon season started in July and rolls through the end of September. There are several different weather conditions that come along with the…
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Operation School Bells begins operations for 2024 school year
Operation School Bell has begun its operations for the school…
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Medications can cause severe side effects when it comes to high temperatures
According Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Colin Banas, “Antibiotics are a very big set of medications that can actually have pretty significant…
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Yuma’s Ariana Ayala heads to Hawaii for Regional Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifier
After winning the Drive, Chip & Putt Sub-Regional Qualifier, Ariana is now set to compete in the Regional Qualifier in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on…
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Vehicle crashes into a brick wall, minor injuries reported
According to the Yuma Police Department (YPD), the crash happened in the intersection between 36th Street and Mississippi…
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Proposition 140 may be heading to November ballot
A Maricopa judge has ruled that Arizona voters will have the chance to vote on whether the state will have open primary elections in the…
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State waiting on police report in triple murder case
A police report is still needed in the case of a man being charged with murdering three people in September of…
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Trial dates rescheduled in the murder case of a teenage boy
Trial dates have been rescheduled in the murder case of a 15-year-old Yuma boy so that both defendants can be tried…
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Several local students win 1st place at National Crime Scene Investigation Competition
A group of students from Kofa High School won 1st place in the National Skills USA Championship for Crime Scene…
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Man accused of aggravated assault is back in court
A young man that turned himself following a shooting in the area of South Avenue 8 1/2 E, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD) returns to court…
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