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 918
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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Yuma local wins grand prize to see the premiere of Mission Impossible in New York
One lucky Yuma local won a grand prize to see the premiere of Mission Impossible in New York City.…
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How local first responders assist with medical aid during hot temperatures
Firefighters said it’s a change of pace. During this time, there are more heat-related calls, while in the winter, there are more calls for common…
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Imperial Irrigation District issues Conserve Alert from July 13-17
Imperial Irrigation District (IID) issued a Conserve Alert for customers due to an Excessive Heat Warning for the upcoming weekend in the IID service…
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California tackles extreme heat conditions and workers’ safety
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services held an important meeting as California is expected to go into phase two of its extreme…
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Newly appointed Election Services Director prepares for upcoming special election
The newly appointed Yuma County Election Services Director will be overseeing the first vote by mail only special election for the City of…
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YRMC hosts medical career camp
Local students had the opportunity to explore a future in health…
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Local teen receives the gift of sound
Having hearing issues since she was two, Jessica Hudson said now she’s most looking forward to hearing her…
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Yuma High School District participates in breakfast and lunch programs
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) will offer healthy meals every school day and announced the qualifications for students to receive either…
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SPECIAL REPORT: How YPG’s Airborne Test Force keeps its precious cargo safe in the sky
Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is the home to the elite Airborne Test Force (ATF) jumpers. Their job is to maintain and repair parachutes, webbings and…
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Double murder suspect to receive mental health evaluation
A defense attorney is seeking a mental health evaluation for the man accused of murdering a married couple in their Brawley…
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‘Back to School Rodeo’ happening on Saturday
If you’re looking for free school supplies, look no further than the City of Yuma’s “Back to School…
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Yuma Police Department hosts first teen police academy
The Yuma Police Department is currently hosting its first Teen Police Academy designed to educate teens about the daily operations of the…
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