U of A hosts golf tournament for local scholarships in Yuma on September 23
The University of Arizona invites you to a golf tournament where the proceeds go to scholarships for local…
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Yuma County women tied to ballot harvesting push for delayed sentencing
The two San Luis women who pleaded guilty to illegally collecting early ballots in the 2020 primary election are seeking another delay in their…
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Hundreds of Yumans become United States citizens
The Naturalization ceremony took place at the Yuma Civic Center and was the final stage of the process to become a U.S. citizen for these…
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Pregnant migrant crosses into Yuma
While most migrants cross the border at night, some still make their way into the U.S. in the daytime…
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Dove Hunting Season begins September 1 in Yuma
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is reminding local to prepare for Yuma’s Dove Hunting Season on September 1 and ends on September…
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Blood drive hosted in Yuma on September 21, donations needed
The American Red Cross says there is a serious need for blood donations to keep supply up for patients who rely on…
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Yuma Community Food Bank joins Feeding America to help end hunger and raise awareness of food insecurity
The Yuma Community Food Bank joins Feeding America and other food banks for Hunger Action month to help end hunger and raise awareness for people…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s ‘Se Busca Informacion’ campaign targets five human smugglers
The U.S. and Mexico announced five criminal targets for their “Se Busca Informacion” initiative that is a joint effort by the U.S. Border Patrol and…
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Migrants continue to walk into Yuma
In a press briefing Monday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said “it’s not like migrants are just walking” across the…
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Border Patrol agents seize narcotics, firearms, paraphernalia and a stolen vehicle from Yuma in an arrest
El Centro Border Patrol agents arrested a 24-year-old U.S. citizen early morning of August 30 for possession of a stolen vehicle, narcotics, brass…
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Man accused of stabbing wife to a near-death with children present could face contempt of court
The 28-year-old San Luis man who allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times with children present had his trial setting put on hold, but could now…
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Impaired driving enforcement detail for Labor Day weekend in Yuma
The City of Yuma Police Department will conduct an impaired driving detail from Friday, September 2 to Monday, September 6 and officers will be on…
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AWC program aims to fill void in local paramedic shortage
AWC paramedic instructors say the Yuma area is facing a shortage due to several of them retiring, as well as it being high-stress job with a time…
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Yuma County elections office preparing for Presidential-year voter turnout
In the 2020 election, 68 percent of registered Yuma county voters showed up at polls, casting just over 70,000…
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Yuma schools transportation short at least 20 bus drivers
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – As the new school year gets underway there’s a bus driver shortage leading to minor delays and additional work for…
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All five border gaps filled with containers
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The state funded shipping container wall project is now complete. The director of the Arizona Department of Homeland…
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Somerton man suspected of fraud and theft at local dealership
One man is currently suspected of fraud and theft that happened at a local car dealership, according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office…
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Students react to student loan forgiveness plan
With President Biden’s announcement to forgive many student loans, our local community tries to navigate what that means for…
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Woman arrested after shooting in domestic violence incident
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says a man was found shot on S. Avenue 3E and one arrest was…
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Man asks MCAS Yuma for help after getting shot in the leg
Yuma Police Department says a man went to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma after allegedly being…
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