YCSO: Level 3 sex offender has a new address in Yuma
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said 61-year-old David Wayne Vanderveer now lives at the 800 block of S. George Belle Avenue in…
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Home Grown: Agritourism combines two of Yuma’s economic driving forces
In today’s Home Grown, two of Yuma’s biggest economic contributions have merged into one: agriculture and…
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EMS Week honors first responders who save lives
There are plenty of workers that are worthy of the community’s recognition… And this week it’s time to honor those first responders who save…
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Summer school gives students another chance to be back in the classroom
School districts across Yuma County are gearing up to welcome students back to the classroom for summer school programs.…
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Rental assistance ready available for Imperial County residents
While we’re hoping to see the light at the end of tunnel making our way back to normalcy, certain effects of the pandemic look to linger on for a…
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KP Athletics holds inaugural football camp for Yuma kids
Kids in Yuma were able to put their hands in the dirt and learn some valuable skills on the gridiron this…
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$220M for Salton Sea, Abatti v. IID, spike in child abuse cases, COVID-19 updates
No need to worry if you missed out on any of KYMA’s headlines this week. Play catch up with the Weekly…
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Gov. Newsom budget to assist with multiple challenges the state is facing
This week Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) released his new plan to get California back on the right track following the pandemic. It’s called the…
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Yuma mayor encourages locals to seek employment following pandemic
On Thursday, Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) announced a new push to get Arizonans back to work, it includes up to a two-thousand dollar bonus and other…
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COVID-19 vaccine can lead to a new normal
Imperial County health officials are working closely with the community in what they call Together-to-Immunity. The outreach efforts are to remind…
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Gas prices on the rise in Yuma
Gas prices are on the rise. In Yuma County, they are in the $3 range with the highest at $3.15. While some say it’s due to politics, others are…
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5th-grade essay contest
Students in the 5th grade have an opportunity to start saving for college through Arizona’s Education Savings Plan. It’s called AZ529. Students can…
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Pfizer vaccine clinic for 12-18-year olds in Somerton
The City of Somerton, along with the City of San Luis, invites youth ages 12 to 18 years of age to take advantage of the next vaccination clinic that…
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Arizona state-run clinic begins vaccinating 12-15 year olds
The Yuma state-run COVID-19 vaccination site opened it’s doors Thursday morning to children 12-15 years old.…
Continue Reading Pfizer gets green light for ages 12-15 in the Valley
Imperial County kids ages 12 to 15 can now roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Imperial County Public Health Department sent out a…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Bigger than Boxing
The Imperial Valley has made its mark with its deep roots of agriculture along the US, Mexico…
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The Imperial Irrigation District is encouraging residents to conserve energy this summer.
The IID plans on issuing alerts this summer letting residents know if their energy usage is too high. EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – With summer on…
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Community invited to honor Yuma’s fallen officers
The Fraternal Order of Police Yuma Lodge #24 is hosting its 44th annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service honoring those who lost their life while…
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Migrants entering Yuma County in groups large and small
Yuma Sector Border Patrol continues to see an average of 360 migrants crossing the border illegally. However, just recently there were a total of…
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Law enforcement appreciation week
It’s a call that very few answer, a life dedicated to the protection of others. It takes humility and apathy to bear the shield of a peace officer.…
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