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Borders to open for non-essential travel in less than a week

November 2, 2021 6:46 PM Cody Lee

We’re learning more about the U.S. borders reopening to fully vaccinated non-citizens starting Monday, November 8th. This comes after the borders…

Marine Corps Air Station fire department runs hazardous materials drill

November 2, 2021 1:27 PM Adam Klepp

A test of a roadside crash with hazardous materials for the MCAS fire department today made sure that when a real situation happens, they’re…

Polls open for municipal elections in Imperial County

November 2, 2021 12:28 PM Lisa Sturgis, Adonis Albright

Voters in Imperial County head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in a number of municipal…

UPDATE: 54 immigrants cross border illegally in San Luis

November 1, 2021 6:19 PM Cody Lee

We have an update on the large group of undocumented immigrants that crossed illegally into the U.S. This happened Friday near Avenue F and County…

Home Grown: Staying safe on the roads with slow-moving ag vehicles

November 2, 2021 5:51 AM April Hettinger

In today’s Home Grown, local farmers have some advice for drivers as more ag vehicles jump on the…

YFD fire house renovation includes upgrades and innovations

November 1, 2021 3:25 PM Adam Klepp

FOX 9’s Adam Klepp saw the upgrades during Station Four’s grand re-opening YUMA (KECY-TV, KYMA-TV) – The Yuma Fire Department’s Station Four had to…

Día de los Muertos celebrations begin

November 1, 2021 6:50 AM April Hettinger

People all over Mexico are preparing to celebrate Día de Muertos, or Day of the…

Former Marine who stopped armed robbery donates gifted furniture set

October 30, 2021 5:56 PM Luis Lopez

While many people would be more than happy to take a free furniture set, former Marine James Kilcer, who stopped an armed robbery in the foothills on…

DHS releases guidance ahead of port reopenings

October 30, 2021 5:59 AM Lisa Sturgis

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing guidance ahead of the reopening of all ports of entry.…

Yuma dogs getting into the Halloween spirit at Uptown Pet Spa

October 29, 2021 3:38 PM Adam Klepp

Dogs dressed up as bees, pumpkins, princesses, and more at a doggie day care costume party earlier…

Paranormal activity in Imperial County

October 29, 2021 2:13 PM Vince Ybarra

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KECY, KYMA) – It’s been said there is plenty of paranormal activity across Imperial County. From unexplained sighting on…

Imperial County announcing burial solution for families who can’t afford costs

October 29, 2021 9:52 AM Caleb J. Fernández

The Imperial County Public Administrator’s Office (ICPAO) announces a new opportunity for financially-struggling families who may not be able to…

SPECIAL REPORT: Officers say many drivers are not slowing down in school zones

October 28, 2021 6:15 PM Cody Lee

15 miles an hour is how fast you should be going in a school speed zone when signs are posted or lights are flashing. But Yuma police say drivers are…