9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma in September
Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…
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Fourth of July festivities hit Somerton
The City of Somerton welcomed people across the county for its annual Fourth of July celebration, one of Yuma County’s biggest summer…
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Crossroads Mission accepting water donations through summer
A local non-profit is accepting water and food donations to keep providing services through the…
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Local coalitions prepare for back-to-school mental health readiness
The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition (YCADC) and Yuma County Mental Health Coalition (YCMHC) are helping to support mental health, prevent overdose,…
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Yuma twin brothers murder trial dismissed
Defense Attorney Aaron J. Reed explained that Wednesday, around noon, they received an email saying the state found out about additional exculpatory…
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City of Yuma purchases annual tech product and services
The Yuma City Council voted to approve an annual purchase of technology and services worth over $8…
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Yuma local raises awareness of stray bullets before Fourth of July
Ahead of this Fourth of July, a Yuma woman is bringing attention to the hidden dangers of shooting into the…
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New school opt out ruling could affect Yuma classrooms
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows parents to opt their children out of public school lessons that conflict with their religious…
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Meet Yuma County’s first female Eagle Scout
13-year-old Sophia Tolman is Yuma County’s first female eagle scout. She was inspired to become a scout by her three older…
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City of San Luis, Arizona approves budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the budget totals $143,178,500 “across all operating and capital…
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YCSO detention captain graduates from National Defense University’s National War College
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says Detention Captain Kelly Milner graduated from the National Defense University’s National War College…
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DNA scientist takes the witness stand in twins murder trial
Theresa Ritna, the DNA scientist, found that DNA from a ski-mask recovered at the crime scene was 13-octillion-times more likely to belong to one of…
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Arizona Primary: What Yuma voters need to know before Election Day
Election Day is just two weeks away and voters are already making their voices heard in Arizona’s Congressional District 7…
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Yuma locals dealing with extreme heat as summer begins
It’s a hot day for everyone in Yuma, but especially for people without a roof over their…
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Daniel Hernandez holds press conference in Yuma
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, Hernandez is slamming Senate Republicans for “their dangerous budget bill that cuts access to…
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Three new small businesses open in San Luis, Arizona
Three local entrepreneurs opened their businesses in the last two weeks: Frozz Frozen Yogurt, Stick to the Art Creative Studio and Skin and Body by…
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Yuma police to conduct impaired driving detail on July 4
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) will have an impaired driving detail on July 4 and July…
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U.S. military to establish NDA along Arizona-Mexico Border near Yuma
According to a press release from the U.S. Air Force, NDAs are “designed to support the Department of Defense’s ongoing mission to secure the…
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Man accused of shooting at a YCSO helicopter formally charged
51-year-old Mubarak Prince of Dateland pleaded not guilty to seven counts including aggravated assault, endangerment, and disorderly…
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El Centro man arrested for domestic violence and possessing firearms
After they arrived, ECPD says officers discovered a Glock 9mm Ghost Gun, a Colt .38 Special Revolver, ammunition and four brass knuckles, which they…
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