Family members show support for victims of MCAS child abuse case
Several family members of more than 12 children who were allegedly abused by two former Child Care Development employees at Marine Corps Air Station…
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Scam Alert: Experts warn of a spike in ‘Smishing’ scams
It seems that each time we turn on the news or read a headline, we’re seeing a new scam in our area. Criminals are relentless in their pursuit of…
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How Ukraine, Russia war affects local wheat exports
According to the Associated Press, Ukraine and Russia account for a third of global wheat and barley…
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Home Grown: 4-H Program wraps as student gear up for next year
In today’s Home Grown, kids of all ages are tasked with a big responsibility of being a meat…
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Possible plea deal for Yuma man who killed his brother in a chokehold
A Yuma man could also be offered a plea, as the state works to gather the details and confirm with…
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San Luis stabbing suspect deemed mentally competent to stand trial
A mental evaluation has deemed a San Luis man competent to stand…
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Jerome Hall’s murder trial moved due to a scheduling conflict
The Yuma man accused of shooting and killing someone at a bar is getting his trial date moved due to a scheduling…
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Water safety guidelines
As temperatures begin to heat up, many locals will start going to the river, lake or hanging by a…
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Special Operations Supervisor Vincent Dulesky of the Yuma Sector Border Patrol dies at 47
Special Operations Supervisor Vincent Dulesky of the Yuma Sector Border Patrol died Friday…
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Mayor Doug Nicholls running for re-election
Mayor of Yuma, Doug Nicholls, is running for re-election.…
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Somerton school district to offer free mental health resource
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Somerton School District has a program where students and their families can go in dealing with students’ mental…
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Lost woman rescued from Imperial Sand Dunes
An undocumented woman was rescued by El Centro Sector border patrol agents from the Imperial Sand Dunes after being reported…
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The story of Cafecito and its new location
Travis Krizay and Ashley Simms opened Cafecito Coffee Company three years ago, on the first of April, after their son Atticus passed away from a…
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Local non-profits prepare for Arizona Gives Day
Tuesday, April 5 is the day to donate to your favorite organization. Arizona Gives Day is an opportunity to help our local…
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State Department of Homeland Security Director tours Yuma border
There’s no sign of a slowdown in Yuma, as more asylum seekers keep coming to the…
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Eye on Jobs: Retirees returning to work, may have ‘in-demand’ skills
According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020, 2.6% of retired Americans returned to work. To put that into perspective that’s just over…
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Update: Fire near County 14th Street and Avenue D
Two fire departments contain fire YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A fire broke out on Saturday afternoon and the Rural Metro Fire Department (RMFD) was…
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Man found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on 5th Street
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call in reference of shots fired on Monday around…
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Free water sites and cooling centers in Yuma County
Warmer days are on the way, so it’s important to take precautions when dealing with the…
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Raider Nation Outlawz make Easter donation
The baskets and presents will go to local kids in the foster system whose hosts don’t have the money to buy Easter…
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