University of Arizona Cooperative Extension has new weed specialist
Dr. Mazin Saber joined over the summer and is the newest weed management specialist. He is currently undergoing trials to see which herbicides, or…
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YCAT missing out on federal funds
Yuma County’s bus system, YCAT, is running into money problems that could affect the service people rely…
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Local engineer students build car on campus with advanced machines
Northern Arizona University Yuma students have five CNC milling machines on campus. CNC stands for “Computer Numerical Control” and helps cut with…
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Housing America Corporation and Toys for Tots hold toy drive
According to a letter obtained by KYMA, they will be collecting toys for kids living in their housing communities across Yuma County. The donation…
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Crunch Fitness & Friday Night Muchies to host Black Friday Toy Drive
This Friday in Yuma, Crunch Fitness & Friday Night Munchies will be teaming up to host their Black Friday Toy Drive. The event will take place at…
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YPD offers tips to protect packages from being stolen
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they are seeing an increase in stolen packages, and are offering tips to keep packages…
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Crossroads Mission’s Three Days of Thanksgiving underway
Meals will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the mission on Walnut Avenue and 10th Street in…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announce temple location in Yuma
The Yuma Temple will be located on the corner of E. 36th Street and Avenue 8E. It will be a single-story structure with an additional building.…
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Family of teen killed in El Centro speaks out
The family of the teenager who was shot and killed by the El Centro Police Department is demanding…
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Crossroads Mission Annual Christmas
The Christmas Ball is December 6 at the Civic Center. The doors open at 5:30 and serving begins at 6:00…
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New findings from Lithium Valley study highlight local job opportunities
A new workforce and economic study shows that the growing lithium and clean-energy industry could bring significant jobs and investment to Imperial…
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El Centro volunteers send care packages to troopers
In this week’s Military Matters report, a group of dedicated volunteers in El Centro are supporting our troops this holiday…
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Avenir Financial donates 125,000 meals to the Yuma Community Food Bank
Just three days away from Thanksgiving, Avenir Financial donated 125,000 meals to the Yuma Community Food…
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Kennedy Skate Park to be temporarily closed for renovations
According to a press release, the closure is set to begin Monday, December 8, and “will undergo demolition and reconstruction to ensure long-term…
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Christmas at the Crossing happening next month
The two-day event is taking place at the Colorado River State Historic Park, located at 201 N. Fourth Avenue, from Friday, December 19 to Saturday,…
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California Highway Patrol hosting toy drive for the holidays
You can donate an unwrapped toy by mailing or dropping it off at El Centro CHP (2331 Highway 86, El Centro, CA…
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Yuma Catholic to host annual Rachel Determan Memorial Rib Cook-Off
The annual event is taking place at the school Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00…
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Yuma Farmers Market to host Homemade Country Christmas Dinner and Dance
The event is taking place at Elks Lodge, located at 1917 W. 32nd Street, Saturday, December 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00…
Continue Reading Crossroads Mission to host It’s a Christmas Ball 2025
The event is taking place at the Yuma Civic Center, located as 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive, Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00…
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Local fighters participate in Yuma Fight League 7
Yuma Fight League (YFL) 7 showcased some of the best local talent the Desert Southwest has to…
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