Vitalant blood donation seeks more donors
One of Arizona’s major blood providers is looking for more blood donors for its upcoming…
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Upcoming “Be Well” event for local ladies
The San Luis Scholarship Pageant and the Concept Shop are partnering up to host their first Be Well…
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Removal of all-way stop in Yuma
An all-way stop in the Foothills has been removed to improve safety and traffic…
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Locals celebrate World Senior Citizen Day
A local senior center hosted a celebration for its residents in honor of World Senior Citizen…
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Yuma man arrested for child sexual abuse material
According to YPD, detectives had followed leads into other criminal activity associated with Ismael Perez Jr., who was released on bond from the Yuma…
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Trial dates set for man accused of stealing money from local auto center
44-year-old Alfredo Ibarra is charged with committing fraud from April to June 2022, causing an estimated total of more than $44,000 in losses. His…
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More evidence still needs to be examined in Yuma doctor sexual abuse case
Edsel Sandoval attorney says that they are still in the early stages of examining evidence against his client and request more time for…
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Mexicali residents complain about “Crazy Bills”
Across the border, more customers are complaining about excessively high electricity bills, better known as “Crazy Bills,” in…
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Comite De Bien Estar receives economic grant to empower Yuma County entrepreneurs
The grant has been allocated to Comite De Bien Estar, a local organization committed to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses in…
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RCBH held open house for its Together with Veterans Resource Center
In a press release, former Arizona State Senator and current RCBH President and CEO Amanda Aguirre said the “main mission of the center is to provide…
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Missing person found, according to YCSO
Chavez-Avalos, according to YCSO, is described as five-feet, four-inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, has light brown hair and brown…
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City looking to acquire ownership of historic Yuma properties
Tonight the Yuma City Council will vote to acquire ownership of two historic…
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Local school wins top safety committee award
In a press release, Somerton High School received a $10,000 “safety committee” award during YUHSD’s monthly Governing Board meeting on…
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32-year-old man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor faces 13 felony counts
KYMA recently received indictment documents in regards to 32-year-old Samuel Macias, who was arrested in Glendale, Arizona after Yuma police received…
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Yuma’s rocking historical landmark gains local celebrity stardom
One boulder has been the talk of the town for months, as people continue hitting the what is known as the “Wendy’s Rock,” leaving cars stuck and in…
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Eight candidates run for a seat on the El Centro City Council
On Wednesday, we highlight three candidates who are running for a seat on the council: John Marty Ellett, Bill Caldwell and Claudia…
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Local political leaders mingle in Chicago
Several local leaders are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this…
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Ruben Gallego defends Yuma’s local air quality
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego is sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to be more flexible and not punish Yuma for…
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Local photographer finds another invasive water snake
Another watersnake was found on camera in Yuma, this time eating a bullfrog. Last week we followed the story of an invasive watersnake not native to…
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Yuma County winners announced after recount
The recount results are in for two very tight races in Yuma County, showing the top two vote getters still got enough votes to win their…
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