Local man dies of heat stroke
A man dies due to the extreme weather this past weekend in San Luis,…
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Woman allegedly attempts to stab a 61-year-old man at local Starbucks
A 42-year-old woman was taken to El Centro Regional Medical Center for evaluation before being booked into the Imperial County Jail for assault with…
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Imperial County creates Wiest Lake challenge
The Wiest Lake challenge in Imperial County is trying to squash unhealthy rumors surrounding the…
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Extreme temperatures energy saving tips
The triple digit temperatures are not going anywhere anytime soon. It is always best to know what you can do to save some energy and money in these…
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Sydcol addresses local concern about hazardous waste facility
The plan to expand a hazardous waste operation just one block away from Yuma Palms Mall and near agriculture fields, is raising a lot of eyebrows.…
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YFD to help California firefighters deal with “Rabbit Fire”
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) received a mutual aid request from California authorities to join the Imperial Valley Stike Team to deal with the…
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City of Yuma hosts 12th Annual Back to School Rodeo
This is to help students who are in need of supplies for when they go back to school next month. The rodeo took place at the Yuma Civic Center at…
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Narcotics Task Force arrest Yuma man and seize drugs and weapons
According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), the arrest occurred on Friday, July 14 at around 7:10am, in the area of E. 35th Street and S.…
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Five locals hand-selected to represent Yuma County in a rural leadership program
The purpose is to equip and empower local leaders to meet the needs of rural Arizona. Project CENTRL has trained over 700 leaders since…
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Unwanted party turns into a nightmare
An unwanted party containing hundreds of people turned into a nightmare for new homeowners in…
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Major renovations and flood project underway at Smucker Park
The park located near Kofa High School is currently under heavy…
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Greater Yuma Economic Development welcomes two new team members
Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp. welcomed new team members, Nina Lopez, Administrative Officer, and Lyndsay Wisneski, Digital Marketing…
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Public pool safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy
It’s no surprise with the summer heat, one wants to keep it cool in the pool. But there are also dangers that most people avoid or don’t know when…
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Volunteers pack backpacks for Back to School Rodeo
The first 2,000 children will receive a FREE synch-style backpack filled with school supplies!…
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Yuma’s 2023 20 under 40 event awards professionals
Each year, the Yuma Sun awards 20 outstanding young professionals and leaders under the age of…
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New evidence in house party shooting
The attorney of a teen accused of murdering two young men at a Yuma house party says he has new evidence showing his client is not…
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Proposed plea deals made to Ibarra-Martinez Jr.
The attorney for the Yuma man facing 42 felony charges for several crimes says they’re considering six plea…
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Calipatria gets first look at Lithium Valley
CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Early visions of what Lithium Valley could look like in Imperial County. The city of Calipatria is set to be the…
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Multiple vehicles and heavy machinery on fire near Winterhaven
The Yuma Fire Department said a semi-trailer containing hazardous materials is on fire on Interstate 8 near…
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El Centro Regional Medical Center responds to update on Assembly Bill 918Â Â
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – This week, Pioneers Memorial Hospital expressed concerns about the new amendment to Bill 918. On July 6,…
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