First Things First announces 2020 Yuma Region Champion
FTF says the award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood…
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Agents seize crystal meth, arrest 7 in the desert
Seven undocumented immigrants were arrested last week after attempting to smuggle crystal methamphetamine through the desert, according to U.S.…
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‘I can’t breathe’ protesters gather in Yuma
Yuma residents are protesting Floyd’s death in an “I Can’t Breathe” protest, and dozens are currently gathered with signs, and chanting against…
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Gardens began sprouting as soon as pandemic hit
Similar to the ‘War Gardens’ of World War II residents are growing their own food.…
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YRMC files lawsuit against Yuma County Hospital District
Until recently, YRMC states the these expenses were set at $25,000 per year. However YRMC says the Hospital District presented YRMC with a “revised”…
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Yuma father takes to social media to fix dangerous situation
Oswaldo took a post at the crosswalk, helping students get to school. He forced cars to slow down and made them wait for the children to get across.…
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YUHSD to host virtual info session on athletics
YUHSD says the info session will serve to answer questions regarding athletics, including procedures for athletic…
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Somerton School District awarded 2020 STEM Merit Award
Somerton School District has been selected as a 2020 Merit Award recipient by the National Education Foundation (NEF) for its implementation of STEM…
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Crane District holds promotion events throughout city
Crane District schools hold series of events to recognize students achievements all the while practicing ‘Social…
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Yuma’s Most Wanted-June 1, 2020
The Yuma Police Department advises the community to call your local law enforcement agency if you have any information that will lead to the arrest…
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Yuma County coronavirus cases surpass 900
County sees highest one-day spike to date YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The number of coronavirus cases in Yuma County climbed passed 900 Thursday as…
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Summer meals program for kids beginning June 1
Beginning Monday, June 1, to Friday, July 24, schools will be serving breakfast and lunch to any student 18 years old and…
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Local school holds promotion drive-thru for kindergarteners
Sunrise Elementary holds their promotion drive-thru.…
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Drive-in movie night in Yuma
Who’s ready for an awesome event in Yuma? The City of Yuma will be playing the Avengers:…
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Price Elementary School celebrates 5th Grade promotion
James D. Price Elementary School promotes its 5th-grade students to middle school with a memorable experience they’ll never…
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Mother prepares for brain surgery while pregnant amid the pandemic
Friends and family of Martika have created a GoFundMe page on social media to raise funds for an unexpected brain surgery Martika will undergo in a…
Continue Reading Health officials confirm 41 new coronavirus cases in Yuma County
The Yuma County District Health *(YCHD) confirmed another 41 cases of coronavirus…
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Rolle Elementary graduating fifth graders in drive-through ceremony
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!…
Continue Reading YRMC managing ICU capacity, transferring several COVID-19 patients to hospitals statewide
The Yuma County Health Department expects COVID-19 cases to peak in Yuma County within the next two…
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Bicycle sales rise during pandemic
Across the country bicycles sales are soaring. Locally owners are seeing record breaking sales…
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