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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Arizona Pride Tour to stop in Yuma to host Halloween Bash
The event is taking place at Historic Yuma Theatre on Friday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m., with the doors opening for VIP members at 6:00 p.m. while the…
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GoFundMe created for Somerton family left without a home
The GoFundMe was created to help them get back on their feet, with the donations going towards temporary housing, clothing, food and “rebuilding some…
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San Luis to celebrate 4th of July with Freedom Celebration!
Ring in Independence Day with a bang down by the border. The City of San Luis will be hosting its annual Fourth of July Freedom Celebration at Joe…
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Tips on how to better ensure your car does not catch on fire
In the previous three days there has been a minimum of three vehicle fire in Yuma, now the Yuma Fire Department and a local mechanic share some…
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Local organization offering APS energy bill relief
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – CPLC Family Assistance is offering local families relief from rising energy bills for the summer. An event will be…
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Dirty South BBQ House hosts soft opening in Yuma
Their menu includes award winning barbeque ribs, sandwiches, classic sides, date shakes, and…
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Fundraiser to help local man with ALS
ALS is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which makes the muscles…
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Yuma County approves new $552M budget
The budget will fund projects like the new administration building downtown, a major remodel of the Health District building, a new transfer station…
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