Locals react to Veteran Affairs contract cuts
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initially planned to cancel 875 contracts, but after significant pushback, that number was reduced to…
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City of Somerton to host Senior Center Golf Tournament
The City of Somerton will be hosting a golf tournament in…
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Man arrested for attempted murder on W. 29th Street
In a press release, the incident happened Tuesday after 5:00 p.m. in the area of W. 29th Street and S. 47th…
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AWC CEO appointed to newly established committee
Arizona Western College (AWC) says Reetika Dhawan has been selected to join the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry’s (ADCRR)…
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Yuma man accused of child sexual abuse to be sentenced this week
37-year-old Matthew David Lillie is being charged with three counts of sexual conduct with a minor who he knows. The alleged abuse happened between…
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Locals & Quechan Tribe take flight over K’watsan proposed national monument
The Quechan Tribe is continuing its campaign for the K’watsán land to become a national…
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Harvest Preparatory Academy students win Yuma County Science Fair
Harvest Preparatory Academy had two local students win a science fair by working to solve a major agriculture…
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Local Arizona man continues on to the next round of NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Kolby Cordell is moving on to the next round of the popular NBC singing show, “The…
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YPD notifies community of Level 3 sex offender: Jeffrey Scott Gray
YPD says Jeffrey Scott Gray, 54, is residing in the area of 4th Avenue and 1st Street, and is described as six-feet, one-inch, weighing 190 pounds,…
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YPD notifies community of Level 3 sex offender: Jim Desmond
YPD says Jim Desmond, 54, is residing in the area of South Virginia Drive and West 26th Street, and is described as five-feet, nine-inches, weighing…
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Students of AWC’s TRIO program gives back to the community
Students across the Yuma community gathered last month “to give back to the community in honor of National TRIO Day,” according to a press release…
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Trial continues for house party shooting suspect
The trial of a Yuma man involved in a house party shooting which killed two people continues…
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How to avoid travel scams when booking your next vacation
When you’re booking a vacation or adjusting those vacation plans, a quick online search for customer service may seem like the best way to get help,…
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2025 Yuma Airshow takes flight this weekend
The event provides a rare opportunity for civilians to get on base and take a close up look at what goes on at MCAS…
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Special Olympics 2025 at Southwest Jr. High School
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A Special Olympics event will be held at Southwest Jr. High School in March. The event will be on March 22 from 7:30 a.m.…
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COVID five year anniversary: Reflecting on pandemic years later
The Pew Research Center did a recent study of Americans looking back at the pandemic on how it affected them, who was most affected, and their…
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Attorney General Kris Mayes joins lawsuit against John Deere
Attorney General Kris Mayes is accusing John Deere of restricting farmers and independent repair providers from repairing John Deere…
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Market opening in Somerton to support young entrepreneurs
A local market to support kids is set for…
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One man injured in crash on South Avenue 4E
In a press release, the crash happened before 9:00 a.m. Monday in the area of S. Avenue 4E, near E. Main…
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2025 Arizona Pride Tour to stop in Yuma next month
The event is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theatre on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Two local performers will be participating in the…
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