Community fundraises for 13-year-old diagnosed with cerebral germ cell tumor
Elks Lodge #476 held a successful BBQ fundraiser Saturday for local teen, Ethan Haygood, whom’s currently fighting a germ cell tumor located in his…
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Two young women hoping to take home the crown in the 2021 Miss Arizona competition
The final round of the Miss Arizona competition took place Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona. Our very own Miss Yuma County and Miss Yuma County’s…
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UPDATE – BREAKING NEWS: Large fire breaks out in downtown Yuma
At approximately 10:27 p.m., the Yuma Police Department responded to requests of an active fire in the 200 block of S. 2nd Avenue. This is a…
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Marcus Pool in Yuma to open Tuesday for the Summer
The pool is free the public thanks to a recent donation from a local business YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – If you are looking to stay refreshed during this…
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Pflag Yuma resumes in person meetings just in time for Pride Month
Pflag Yuma resumed in person support group meetings this month for the first time since the pandemic began. It’s the first and only organization for…
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Arizona adds Yuma County to its renters assistance program
On June 16, 2021, the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that it added Yuma, Pima, and Maricopa counties to its Emergency Renters…
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Yuma’s NAACP president invites everyone out to its Juneteenth celebration
With the exception of 2020, Juneteenth has been celebrated each and every year. In most cases, the event is held at Carver Park located in Yuma’s…
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Yuma police warn of online puppy scam
Police warn the community of scammers claiming to sell puppies on several Facebook groups using a fake…
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Crossroads Mission offers two cooling centers for the public
The Desert Southwest is known for a variety of things including its agriculture, history, military, and last but certainly not least, its heat.…
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AC units taking a toll during summer heat making for a busy season for AC repair companies
As the temperatures continue to stay in the triple digits some AC units in the desert southwest are struggling to operate…
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Border Patrol rescue migrants amid high temperatures
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents rescue a group of nine migrants after realizing they wouldn’t survive in the desert in this…
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USBP: Sex offender caught trying to re-enter the U.S.
Yuma Sector Border agents arrested a sex offender Tuesday near the Andrade Port of…
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New address for sex offenders in Yuma
Police inform the community of three registered sex offenders with a new Yuma…
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Keeping your pets safe this summer
The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) is reminding pet owners in the community to be vigilant with their pets during these hot summer temperatures.…
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‘Power Red’ program can save twice as many lives with just one donation
Every 2- seconds an American is in need of blood, that’s according to the American Red Cross.…
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Local arts industry on the rebound after negative impact from pandemic
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking longer than expected to send out grants to performing arts centers and live venues that were forced…
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Man taken to hospital after crashing into semi-trailer
A 21-year-old was flown to the hospital after crashing into a semi-trailer on…
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High-risk sex offender has a new address in Yuma
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Emerio Francisco Gutierrez, Jr., now lives at the 10300 block of E. 29th Lane in Yuma.…
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Power restored for APS customers
The power has been restored for nearly 250 APS customers who lost power…
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Career expert: use every tool at your disposal
According to the Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, a recent report has shown an increase in employers using sites like Linkedin to research…
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