Yuma County Archives

Gov. Ducey delivers State of State address in Yuma today

January 20, 2020 6:42 PM Brandon Mejia, Brandon Mejia, Gabriel Salazar

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey will be in Yuma Tuesday to deliver his State of The State Address tailored for Yuma County. Arizona Western College is…

Community marches to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 20, 2020 4:27 PM Ciara Encinas

The Yuma community took to the streets to spread the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…

New meet-up spot in Somerton for online buyers to exchange purchases

January 20, 2020 9:51 PM Noe Sotelo, Noe Sotelo

A new meet-up spot has been located in the west parking lot of Somerton City Hall. This serves as a safer option for online consumers to make…

Military Matters: Honoring GySgt Mario Powers

January 20, 2020 1:27 PM Sumiko Keil, Arianna Shell

In today’s military matters we honor Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Mario Powers, a Legal Services Chief at Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) at Marine…

Local vote on the way to extend city council terms

January 20, 2020 5:24 PM Aziza Shuler

The Arizona state legislature recently passed a law reducing the number of elections in the state per election cycle. Meaning that local elections…

Arizona Farm Bureau recognizes top young farmers

January 20, 2020 5:41 PM Arianna Shell

Arizona Farm Bureau recognizes top young farmers…

Pet Talk: Meet Connie and Bandit

January 20, 2020 5:48 PM Arianna Shell

Pet Talk: Meet Connie and…

Yuma County Library events: week of January 20

January 20, 2020 5:42 PM Arianna Shell

Yuma County Library events: week of January…

Home Grown: A “Labor of Love”

January 20, 2020 11:07 AM Arianna Shell

When you think about the produce on grocery store shelves, how often do you think about the workers who harvest it?…

Pilot program to combat drug smuggling in local schools

January 20, 2020 11:42 AM Gabriel Salazar

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA,…

MLK Day 2020: What’s open and what’s closed?

January 19, 2020 5:48 PM Ericka Conant, Gabriel Salazar

Martin Luther King Jr. day is Monday, honoring an icon of the Civil Rights…

Temperatures expected to rise this week

January 20, 2020 10:11 AM Gabriel Salazar

Temperatures are expected to increase in the lower deserts this week and into the weekend.…

llegal crossings plunge as US extends policy across border

January 20, 2020 5:59 AM The Associated Press

Adolfo Cardenas smiles faintly at the memory of traveling with his 14-year-old son from Honduras to the U.S.-Mexico border in only nine days, riding…

Love Brigade of Yuma spreading message of positivity

January 19, 2020 10:19 PM Billy Khang

If you were driving down 4th Avenue Sunday, you might notice something…

“Yuma German Fest” lets local resident celebrate family traditions

January 18, 2020 5:28 PM Billy Khang

Michael Van Bibber and his family moved to the desert southwest last spring. Van Bibber never misses an opportunity to celebrate his…

Gov. Doug Ducey to deliver state address at AWC

January 18, 2020 1:15 PM Ericka Conant

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will deliver his 2020 State of the State Address in…

Suspect arrested in connection to home invasion

January 18, 2020 12:17 AM Ciara Encinas

Another one of the suspects that survived being shot after breaking into a Yuma home is behind bars.…

Sheriff’s deputies rescue missing Yuma man from Kofa Wildlife Refuge

January 17, 2020 5:40 PM Lisa Sturgis, Brandon Mejia

A Yuma man is safe and sound after spending two days stranded in his vehicle in the Kofa Wildlife…

Business is booming for veterans in Arizona

January 17, 2020 10:01 PM Ciara Encinas

Business is booming in Arizona, especially for its…

Charter school founder arrested, accused of stealing from school

January 17, 2020 5:14 PM Ciara Encinas, Brandon Mejia

Harvest Preparatory Academy’s founder is in hot water after he was arrested for stealing from the school.…