Hydration stations bring Niland relief
Good samaritans and residents in Niland are joining stepping up to help those in the community stay hydrated and protect themselves against…
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Imperial County backs state bill to strip tax exemptions from private detention centers
The 5-0 vote formally aligns local leadership with Senate Bill (SB) 420, an initiative designed to strip charitable property tax welfare exemptions…
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Salton City murder suspects back in court
The defendants accused of murdering a man in Salton City made another court appearance…
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Gas prices in Arizona continue to drop
AAA says Yuma is sitting at $4.26 a gallon while Phoenix and Tucson are seeing gas prices at $3.99 a gallon and $3.95 a gallon respectively, and…
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Yuma doctor indicted by grand jury
Dr. Irfan Fazil, 54, is accused of operating a racketeering enterprise to defraud AHCCCS out of millions of dollars between July of last year and May…
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Yuma High School to hold band registration
YHS says the registration is taking place Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the school from 5 p.m. to 7…
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City of Calexico to host Family Night at the Pool – Dive-In Movie Night
The event is taking place Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Margarita De Necochea Aquatic Center, located at 854 Dool Avenue, at 6…
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Locals in Yuma react to SCOTUS immigration ruling
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) immigration ruling…
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Elementary school named after Cesar Chavez renamed
The decision was made by all five members of the Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) Board following allegations against the farm labor…
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Remembrance Tree honors fallen Veterans at Arizona State Veterans Home
The Remembrance Tree memorial represents the lives, service, and memories of the Veterans who once lived at the Arizona State Veterans…
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District 23 candidate Emilia Cortez focuses on cost of living and healthcare
Democratic candidate Emilia Cortez says her background in business, community service on local boards, and her work as an economic development…
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Ernesto Bermudez runs for San Luis City Council
Bermudez is a lifelong resident of San Luis, and his platform is focused on community improvement, public safety and economic…
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Arizona Attorney General candidate Warren Petersen campaigns in Yuma
Petersen says he wants to lead the Arizona Attorney General’s Office with a focus on safety, accountability and keep the state moving…
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Sen. Ruben Gallego urges for home mail delivery in San Luis, Arizona
The city’s only post office, according to a press release obtained by KYMA, “has been overwhelmed by decades of explosive population growth and…
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AWC to host concert to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The concert is taking place Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Schoening Conference Center at 6 p.m., and it is to celebrate America’s 250th…
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Paradise Casino to host 3rd of July Celebration
The event is taking place at the casino, located at 450 Quechan Drive, Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10…
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Officials urge immediate safety measures amid extreme heat
Local first responders are already on high alert following a sharp spike in wildfire activity throughout the county over the past…
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Yuma couple celebrates 60 years of marriage
Reporter Madeline Murray spoke with Vern and Kathy Winter, a couple from Yuma, who are celebrating 60 years of marriage…
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Juan Manuel Guerrero outlines priorities in LD23 House race
Guerrero says education funding, housing and affordability are among his top…
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The dangers of illegal fireworks
As Fourth of July celebrations approach, Yuma officials are reminding residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks and the impact they can have…
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