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Yuma cannabis jobs expanding in ever growing marijuana industry

July 27, 2021 7:01 PM April Hettinger

Recreational marijuana was legalized at a time when Arizona was seeing high unemployment rates. Now, this industry has brought thousands of new jobs…

EEOC says laws allow employers to require COVID-19 vaccine for its workers

July 27, 2021 1:03 PM Cody Lee

More employers are looking to mandate its employees to get the vaccine. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal employment…

Drivers face dangerous driving conditions in North Yuma County during flash flood

July 26, 2021 12:20 PM Arlette Yousif

When flash floods strike the Desert Southwest, they strike with a vengeance. Shutting down roads like Highway 95 close to Yuma Proving…

Yuma Superintendent: some students achieve perfect test scores despite “a year of unprecedented challenges”

July 26, 2021 2:04 PM Caleb J. Fernández

The 2021 AzM2 state standardized tests scores are in, bringing Yuma School District One some fantastic news. 11 students from across the district…

More healthcare groups making COVID-19 vaccine a requirement for its employees

July 26, 2021 4:55 PM Cody Lee

Major medical groups in Arizona and California are now requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Here in the desert southwest, one…

Yuma airport prepares for community growth with updated master plan

July 25, 2021 7:39 PM Cody Lee

This past week Yuma International Airport unveiled its updated master plan to the public which includes three separate phases. With the airport…

Weekly Rewind: Desert heat records, defunding the police, building new school

July 25, 2021 4:45 PM Caleb J. Fernández, KYMA News Team

From dreading the desert heat, to celebrating Somerton’s first high school, get all the details in this week’s Weekly…

Gas prices continuing to rise in Yuma

July 25, 2021 3:45 PM Luis Lopez

Gas prices in Arizona have gone up about 0.7 cents per gallon, bringing the average price to about $3.12 per…

Westbound I-8 closed at Foothills Boulevard

July 25, 2021 12:09 AM April Hettinger

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Arizona Department of Public Safety is forcing all vehicles to exit at Foothills Boulevard on I-8 due to an accident.…

Local veterans come together to ride motorcycles for charity

July 24, 2021 3:59 PM Luis Lopez

Over at Love’s Travel Stop in Yuma, a place where drivers typically come and fuel up, on Saturday, it served as a starting point for a group of…

UPDATE: Yuma, Imperial County strike teams reassigned from Dixie to Fly Fire

July 24, 2021 2:09 PM Caleb J. Fernández, April Hettinger

California authorities sent out a mutual aid requests to Yuma and Imperial County fire departments Tuesday concerning the northern California “Dixie…

SPECIAL REPORT: Desert Heat – scientists say temperatures are going up

July 24, 2021 10:08 AM Jenny Day

In a News 11 Special Report, we study the science – the findings and predictions when it comes to our heat.…

CBP Gathers to honor life of fallen Officer Ruben Facio

July 23, 2021 4:05 PM Luis Lopez

Family, friends and fellow comrades gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Church to honor the life of fallen Customs and Border Protection officer Ruben…

Yuma residents share thoughts and feelings on Cuba uprisings

July 21, 2021 11:29 AM Arlette Yousif

A shortage of food, medicine, and COVID-19 vaccine led to ongoing protests and violence in Cuba. Now, Yumans are concerned for their family back home…

Sky Ranch Park to be renamed after fallen deputy

July 23, 2021 11:58 AM Vince Ybarra

The City of Imperial made the decision on July 21 to rename Sky Ranch Park in Imperial after fallen Deputy Anthony Redondo.…

Homeland Security extends restrictions on non-essential activity

July 23, 2021 8:43 AM Caleb J. Fernández, Mercedes Martinez

In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and newly discovered Delta variant, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently extended…

Migrant apprehensions at the border continue to soar

July 22, 2021 12:57 PM Arlette Yousif

High temperatures usually cause a decrease in activity at the U.S. – Mexico border. This year, the number of migrants making their way to our country…