20th Annual Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch returns to town
The Annual Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch is back in town! The three-week event is at Champion Church in Yuma. The Pumpkin Patch is open Fridays and…
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Local artist recognized in Vogue Magazine
Olivia Esperanza, a local makeup artist, was inspired to do makeup after many people started to compliment her…
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Highlighting a local woman in agriculture
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report we highlight Martha Ryan, a local woman who works in the agriculture…
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and the KYMA team is wearing ribbons to honor and remember all the babies who are no longer…
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City of Yuma offers to help residents affected by government shutdown
The City says if anyone is concerned about making utility payments for water, sewer or trash, they can contact their Customer Service Division at…
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Yuma man accused of fatally shooting his brother formally charged
21-year-old Jesus Alexander Silva Jr. is charged with second-degree murder, and is accused of shooting his younger brother in the…
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Yuma teen arrested for attempted murder
According to a press release, it happened Sunday before 7:00 a.m. in the area of E. Cuadrilla Lane and S. Tierra Mesa Lane after receiving reports of…
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Crane Elementary School District tax increase to improve safety
The Crane Elementary School District is asking voters to approve a tax increase they say will improve safety and technology in the…
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Latest on the two people shot and killed in Winterhaven
According to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), it happened in the area of Railroad Avenue and E Street, near W. Winterhaven Drive, Friday…
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City of Yuma to host Infant Swim Rescue Program
Classes are offered October 27 through December 12 at local pools, but space is limited to 18 children. Each child and parent or guardian attends a…
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October 12 is National Farmers Day
Farmers here in Yuma help feed not only our county, but also most of the country during winter…
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YPD hosts annual G.A.I.N. event
The event is taking place at the Target store parking lot, located in the Yuma Palms Regional Center, from 5:00pm to…
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Community leaders gather for the annual Arizona Southwest Town Hall
Local business leaders, educators, and students gathered at Arizona Western College in Yuma to discuss workforce development and how it aligns with…
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Local toddler battles cancer diagnosis
Three-year-old Emiliano Mendoza has been going through chemo at the Children’s Hospital in Phoenix. The Mendoza family has been going through a…
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YCSO launches “Versaterm Community Connect” notification program
Called Versaterm Community Connect, the system is designed to keep citizens informed after they request assistance from the sheriff’s…
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Medical Minutes: Preparing for flu season
Some may be wondering how to keep kids and parents healthy and how to know when symptoms may be more than just a passing…
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Yuma teenager dies from gunshot wound; suspect taken into custody
At about 9:26 p.m. on September 12, 2025, YPD were called about gunfire at a home in the area of S. 17th Avenue near the East Main…
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Yuma locals prepare for upcoming rain
Locals throughout Yuma are preparing for the upcoming rain that is expected to hit this…
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Vice mayor of San Luis, Arizona in court for unlawful flight from law enforcement
The incident happened on Sunday, September 28. In court, the judge said De La Hoya failed to stop and drove away from San Luis…
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San Luis High School releases students early due to HVAC system
San Luis High School had an early dismissal, according to a message sent to…
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