Researchers tackle lettuce disease at Yuma farm
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, the University of Arizona is leading a collaborative effort to fight a devastating soil-borne fungus that is…
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Onvida Health earns three prestigious national recognitions
A local hospital earns three prestigious national recognitions. Onvida Health says it’s been recognized for delivering safe high quality care across…
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Watermaster for IID retires after 50 years of service
Joining IID in 1975, Merlon Kidwell ensured “the reliable delivery of water to nearly half a million acres of some of the nation’s most productive…
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Woman arrested in fatal I-8 rollover crash in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 4:20 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Interstate 8 (I-8) and Dunaway…
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Man accused of murder gets new lawyer
Tuesday’s court appearance was supposed to be 56-year-old James Hill’s readiness hearing and bail review, but the attorney representing Hill is no…
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Voters across Yuma County cast their ballots for the Arizona Special General Election
Voting centers across the county opened at 6:00 a.m. for the Special General Election in Congressional District…
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Local hero named “Kid of the Year” after rescuing & adopting bullied cat
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) named nine-year-old Zayin Berry “Kid of the Year” for his compassion and…
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YPG’s Airborne Test Force successfully performs water jump
One by one, U.S. Army soldiers leap from the aircraft, a task they’re used to but this time with a…
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14th Annual San Luis Film Festival to begin on November 18
It will screen three independent films and they’re having a short film competition with filmmakers from different…
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Prison to Prison Beer Run returns to Yuma
The second annual Prison to Prison Beer Run is set for October 18, 2025. Locals are invited to dress as criminals and go for a beer…
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Gala held to raise funds for Yuma Freedom Library
The primary purpose of the event was to raise funds for the Freedom Library Education and Scholarship…
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Imperial County sees aftermath of weekend storm
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says about 100 power poles were down with about 80 customers have no power at the time of this…
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Arizona Special General Election: What Yuma voters should know before they vote
In Yuma County, final preparations are underway as voters get ready to cast their ballots in September 23…
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Family and friends of road rage victim holds vigil
Family and friends of Javier Milo Figueroa gathered on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street Saturday night to hold a vigil to remember…
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HSOY hosts 19th Annual Fur Ball event
The event took place Saturday at the Pivot Point Conference Center from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the theme was Whiskers in…
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El Centro to host Ice Cream and Pie Social next weekend
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett says about 3,000 people attended the last Ice Cream Social event and hopes more people can come and enjoy this…
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Attempted robbery suspect manhunt continues
KYMA obtained surveillance video from CPD, who say this is the man who attempted to rob “Melrose Family Fashions,” a clothing store located in the…
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Locals attend Charlie Kirk vigil in the Foothills
After the first one was held at the Yuma County Superior Court last week, Yumans came together to host the vigil at the Yuma Foothills Community Park…
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About 40 people participate in Dove Hunting Cleanup
The Dove Hunting Cleanup, which took place from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday and was sponsored by the Yuma Foothills Rotary, put together a group…
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Level 3 sex offender notification: Emerio Francisco Gutierrez Jr.
YCSO says 38-year-old Emerio Francisco Gutierrez Jr. told them he is living in the area near E. Saddle Drive, just south of Interstate 8, by the Yuma…
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