Mayor Nicholls “still concerned for long term” at southern border
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls says an emergency situation in the southwestern Arizona border city has eased with federal officials moving in additional…
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Over 100 undocumented immigrants cross into Yuma County near Morelos Dam
Earlier Sunday morning more undocumented immigrants made their way into Yuma County; and just as with other groups crossing, the number coming in is…
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Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade held for first time since COVID-19 pandemic
The Yuma community came together Saturday night for one of its main Christmas celebrations. The Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade was held…
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Handbell choir rings in Christmas season with annual performance
As Christmas events continue throughout the Desert Southwest, one group is kicking off the season with a decades old…
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Increased border activity continues into weekend
Large groups of undocumented immigrants continue to show up in the Yuma…
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UPDATE: Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls’ local emergency proclamation
We’re continuing to follow Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls’s emergency proclamation along the…
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Red Bull UTV race in Glamis open for spectators Saturday
The Red Bull Sand Scramble kicks off the weekend Saturday by kicking up dirt in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)…
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Motorcycle collision closes part of 4th Avenue, man suffers critical injuries
Yuma police closed 4th Avenue in both directions for a serious motorcycle…
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How a local health center is handling migrants and COVID-19
The Regional Center For Border Health has been a local leader when it comes to migrant health, providing migrants with COVID-19 tests, vaccines and…
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IID breaks ground on $55 million transmission-line project
Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and its partners broke ground on 230 kV S-Line, one of the district’s major transmission lines, Thursday.…
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Furry friend looking for a forever home
Bella is a sweet, pitbull-mix who wants to be a part of a…
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Yuma’s first ever sports betting lounge opens at Paradise Casino
Watching sports is always a great time. However, local fans can now take that experience to the next level at the new Paradise Casino sports book…
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Hospital District Board One holds first meeting since YRMC, LifePoint Health merger fell through
Wednesday night’s meeting was the first time the Hospital District Board One met since Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) announced it wasn’t…
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YRMC shares health concerns for holiday season
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – Another COVID holiday is fast approaching. As time has passed since the beginning of the pandemic, things are a bit…
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Ducey blasts Biden administration as border crossings rise
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey demanded Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s administration do more to secure the U.S.-Mexico border as local officials in…
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Ducey to reposition public safety resources to cover Yuma border
Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.) announced Tuesday he will send Arizona Department of Public Service (DPS) personnel and units from the Arizona National…
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American Legion honors victims of Pearl Harbor
Eighty years after blood-shed on American soil, veterans and civilians alike mourn the senseless loss of life on this Pearl Harbor…
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Ducey to tour Yuma County border Tuesday
Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.) will travel to Yuma Tuesday afternoon to get a first-hand look at the impact of the recent spike in illegal border…
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Illegal crossings continue ahead of Ducey border visit
A steady stream of immigrants continues to crossed into the U.S., even as Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.), prepares to tour the border to witness the…
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Jacumba wilderness a dangerous path for immigrants
JACUMBA, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The El Centro Sector Border Patrol reported about 8,000 thousand apprehensions just last week. Jacumba and Ocotillo…
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