New Mobile Business Outreach Program looks to help local businesses
The Mobile Businesses Services Outreach Program is intended to bring essential services directly to communities across the…
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Verdict reached in trial of Yuma man charged with murdering elderly couple
20-year-old Romeo Jay Arellano was found guilty on all counts Friday. This includes two felony murders, burglary, theft of a credit card, and theft…
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Fiesta Sports Foundation awards Yuma teachers to support their students
A local high school social worker made a wish for her students, and Monday, the Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation made it a…
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BLM to conduct prescribed burning at Senator Wash North Shore
According to a press release, they will “burn piles of vegetation cleared from the shoreline and roads” to reduce the “threat and spread of…
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Woman injured in crash in Somerton
According to a press release, the crash happened Thursday before 6:30 p.m. in the area of E. Main…
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Locals attend annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
All proceeds from Caballeros de Yuma will go towards their scholarship program and donations at the end of the…
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Family of Jacob Sims hold vigil to remember him
The vigil was led by Sims’ grandmother, Genia Sims, and mother, who were joined by Sims’ friends and…
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Hands Extended Thrift Store holds annual Bicycle Giveaway
Karen Lebarron, the store’s manager, says the bikes were donated to military children, local churches and low-income…
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YFD responds to highway crash involving two semi trucks
According to a post on Facebook, the crash happened on Interstate 8, near milepost seven, and upon arrival, YFD said two semi trucks were…
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City of Yuma experiences some weekend rain
While the rain was not heavy enough to cause any serious flooding, the wind is something locals are worrying…
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Man accused of aggravated assault and armed robbery appears in court
18-year-old Anthony Contreras had complaints filed for charges of aggravated assault and armed robbery with a folding…
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Bail lowered for Zales burglary suspect
36-year-old Deandre Lamar Wells appeared in court this week, where he had his bail lowered from $500,000 to…
Continue Reading Detective takes the stand in trial for double murder of an elderly couple
20-year-old Romeo Jay Arellano’s trial continued with a detective on the case who was in the home of the two murdered victims days after they were…
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City of Yuma and Onvida Health host Turkey Trot 5K Run
The route started at Onvida Health Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and went past Yuma’s newest and first ever interactive mural sponsored by…
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Locals attend 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Yuma
The event is to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s, and raise money for research in creating a cure for the…
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Yuma Art Center hosts 25th annual Tribute of the Muses Awards ceremony
The awards are important for recognizing artists of Yuma and giving them a space to be appreciated for their hard…
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Onvida Health unveils Yuma’s first ever augmented reality mural
The mural, located along the canal path between 16th and 24th Street, is a mural you can interact with directly from your…
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Day two for the Desert Difference AG Tech Conference
The innovation continued Friday for day two of the Desert Difference AG Tech…
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How to use the KYMA App
Receive notifications for breaking news, sports, and more with our official app. A video with instructions is also included…
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Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival kicks off
The festival is scheduled for November 14-16, 2025, is organized by the Caballeros de Yuma, and features mass ascensions in the early morning and a…
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