Concerns over illegal dumping in Yuma County
YCSO says they’ve investigated 177 cases of illegal dumping in just the past two years…
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AWC Foundation granted $3k from local business owner for South Yuma County Math Project
Nieves Riedel, longtime local business owner donated $3,100 to the Arizona Western College (AWC) Foundation for middle school students who are…
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YUHSD: Somerton High School’s mascot pick is down to 2
A survey conducted by Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) for Somerton High School’s mascot shows finalists as the Toros or the Scorpions.…
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Annual Horseman’s Banquet held ahead of Silver Spur Rodeo
The Silver Spur Rodeo may not be coming to town until Feb 11, but Saturday night, sponsors for the event got together to celebrate, while also…
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Congressman Raul Grijalva speaks on issues at the border
Saturday morning locals around the border area met at the San Luis Medical Mall. Locals gathered to talk about what problems they face in the border…
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The Honey Pot Farmhouse hosting farmers market to help small local businesses
The Honey Pot Farmhouse market hosts a farmers market every Friday in the foothills bringing lots of locals together as a way to help support small…
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Time-travel minus the Delorean, the 16th Century is coming to you
There was a time in history when the phrase “losing your head” had a different meaning. A time when arguments were settled with steel.…
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Yuma Love Hip-Hop Fest 2
It’s time to bust a move. Yuma Love Hip Hop fest is back for the second…
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Upcoming lane restrictions on I-8 in Dateland
Driving to Dateland soon? Be ready for alternating lane restrictions on Interstate 8 starting on Feb.…
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Two deaths linked to Dole listeria outbreak
Two people have died due to a listeria outbreak linked to dole packaged…
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The City of Somerton is inviting all pet-lovers to its annual Petpalooza
No one likes to be cooped up all day and as much as people need to get out and stretch their legs, their furry family members need it even more.…
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How Biden’s ‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative helps areas like Yuma
The ‘Cancer Moonshot’ relaunch will be creating a cabinet of people to lead the fight against cancer. Things like funding and research will help…
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The Yuma Area Prayer Breakfast has been deemed one of the Southwest’s most spiritual events
For anyone that has ever been to a prayer breakfast in their area, they’ll attest that their very presence there was moving.…
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5 deaths from traffic crashes in Yuma so far this year
Driving our cars is something a lot of us do almost every single day, but recently in Yuma, it’s a task that is becoming more…
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Update: Ave B and 3rd St injury collision turned fatal, motorcyclist identified
An update from the Yuma Police Department (YPD) shows the Jan. 22 collision on Avenue B and 3rd Street has turned fatal as the motorcyclist succumbed…
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U.S. Army to begin discharging unvaccinated soldiers
Soldiers in the Army can no longer be all they can be, unless they are…
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City of Yuma allocates over $38K to local non-profit
Catholic Community Services (CCS), a non-profit organization that advocates for families, the elderly, victims of crime, as well as adults with…
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State government invests in community colleges to prepare students for jobs of the future
YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – As many companies look for qualified candidates to fill open jobs, Arizona’s governor and community colleges are working…
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Rapid testing being developed to find pathogens in produce sooner
When hearing of rapid testing might think of COVID-19. Well it turns out there’s a different kind of rapid testing being developed, and while…
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Scam experts say be wary of Super Bowl deals that seem too good to be true
It’s by far one of the biggest games in, well the world. The Super Bowl is a massive draw, not only for sports fans but also for fans of the…
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