Firehouse Subs hosts H2O for Heroes, donated to first responders
The restaurant chain is asking the community to bring unopened 24-packs of bottled water. In return, those who attend will receive a complimentary…
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Somerton woman pitches at Moonshot event
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local business woman shot for the moon with her business idea and landed a spot as a state finalist.  Somerton’s…
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Presidential candidate Tim Scott visits Yuma and hosts roundtable
2024 Presidential Candidate Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) visits Yuma on Friday and is hosting a roundtable discussion with community leaders and…
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Single lane closures on I-8 at Colorado River Bridge near Yuma
On Sunday and Monday, the lanes will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5…
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Sydcol withdraws Special Use Permit request
SYDCOL Waste Management, a hazardous waste facility near the Yuma Palms mall withdrew its request for a Special Use Permit to consolidate hazardous…
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Yuma man arrested for crashing car into house
YPD said that during the investigation, they learned that a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado crashed into a wall of a house. As a result of the crash, a…
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Senate-passed annual defense bill leads to military upgrades in Arizona
Arizona Senators Kelly and Sinema announced they secured major Arizona defense priorities in this year’s Annual Defense Bill.…
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Visit Yuma receives state award
A local organization received a special award for its marketing…
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Yuma City Council adopts property tax levy
Major changes coming to the City of Yuma, adjustments that took a bit of teamwork and…
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash
One motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a crash on Avenue B and 16th…
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H2O for Heroes fundraiser accepting water donations on Saturday
A local restaurant will be accepting water donations this coming Saturday in exchange for a medium sub…
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Highly anticipated first day of school at Somerton High School
It’s a historic day in Somerton as the highly anticipated Somerton High School opens its doors to students and teachers for the first…
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Local veterans held memorial service for owner of Hyundai-Kia of Yuma
One month after the owner of Hyundai-Kia of Yuma owner tragically died in a plane crash, local veterans came together to hold a special…
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Yuma police officers respond to traffic incident
Yuma police are at the scene of what appears to be a crash involving a vehicle and a…
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Senator Kyrsten Sinema visits Yuma to host two roundtables
Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-Arizona) is visiting Yuma on Wednesday to meet with local first responders, leaders, hospital representatives,…
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Tim Scott, 2024 Republican presidential candidate, to visit Yuma
The U.S. Senator from South Carolina says part of his agenda is to crush the cartels, secure the border, and end illegal immigration. This is Scott’s…
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AWC leaders selected for a national fellowship program
Three Arizona Western College (AWC) leaders were accepted into the Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC)…
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Yuma mom finishes mental competency treatment
The Yuma mother charged with trying to murder her teenage son by stabbing him is now deemed competent to stand…
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Yuma County names new Enterprise Risk Administrative Director
According to a press release, Robyn Stallworth Pouquette will be responsible for “overseeing the County’s risk management programs and conducting…
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Yuma could lose major funding from FEMA while still dealing with the border crisis
Yuma could lose major funding from FEMA while it’s still dealing with the border crisis. As it stands now, some of the money would go to non-border…
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