City of Yuma launches regional holiday food drive challenge
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) -The city of Yuma is launching a regional holiday food drive challenge to support the Yuma Community Food Bank.The food drive runs…
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Arizona universities receive regents grant from state board
Thursday morning the Arizona Board of Regents announced it will give a regents grant worth $3,000,000 to the local branches of Arizona State…
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Arizona State Superintendent Tom Horne visits Gowan Science Academy
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – On Thursday, December 4th, State Superintendent Tom Horne visited the academy to recognize their excellent academic…
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SNAP changes could affect thousand of Arizonans
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” changed multiple requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as…
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Crossroads Mission holds blanket and warm clothes drive
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – 13 On Your Side and the Crossroads Mission are holding a blanket and clothing drive this Friday to help locals stay warm…
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Previewing the local Farm Film Festival
On Tuesday’s homegrown report, we are previewing the upcoming Farm Film Festival in Downtown…
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Previewing the Hams for Heroes Drive next Monday
The “Hams for Heroes” drive encourages people to donate hams that will go to firefighters, police, veterans, and anyone else who’s a…
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Help local kids in need with our Holiday Magic Toy Drive
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Help put a smile on kids’ faces this holiday season with our Holiday Magic Toy Drive! Toy donations are down this year,…
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Circle K murder suspect back in court
27-year-old Angel Witrado is charged with first degree murder. Police say Witrado killed 37-year-old Justin Arviso outside of a Circle K in Yuma last…
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Home Grown: Previewing Farm Film Festival in Yuma
The festival will take place on Thursday, December 11 at the Historic Yuma Downtown Theater from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00…
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Christmas tree safety tips
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) is reminding the community to decorate safely this holiday season especially when it comes to Christmas…
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Two men hit by truck in Calexico expected to survive
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says the crash happened on Imperial Avenue and Sixth Street last Friday. Police say two men were crossing the…
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Mental Health Co-Response Unit presented at Yuma City Council work session
The program would send a specially trained officer and a mental-health clinician to certain calls, such as welfare checks, or someone in a…
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Giving Tuesday: Helping local seniors
One Yuma nonprofit, Helping Hand, is asking volunteers to help support transportation for seniors in the…
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Arizonans call for state leaders to take action to protect workers from extreme heat
The Arizona Heat Standards Coalition delivered a petition to Governor Katie Hobbs’ office Tuesday, pushing for enforceable rules on water, shade, and…
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Ballet Yuma introduces first sensory-friendly Nutcracker Ballet
Ballet Yuma is bringing a brand new addition to this year’s 31st Annual Nutcracker production. For the first time ever, they’re introducing a…
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A Homemade Country Christmas Dinner and Dance
The Holiday Country Christmas Dinner and Dance presented by the Yuma Farmers Market is December 13 at the Elks Lodge from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00…
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The Somerton Tamale Festival returns for its 18th year
The 18th annual Tamale Festival returns on December 10, 2025. The festival is known to bring over 20 tamale booths and more vendors with different…
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Fire burns down trailer in Yuma
According to a reporter on scene, the fire is happening in the area of E. Main Canal Road, near Avenue…
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Blankets from the Heart Drive happening this week
The annual event is taking place Friday, December 5, at the Yuma Palms roundabout from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00…
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