Local reaction to Instagram’s new policy to protect kids online
In an announcement Tuesday, Instagram says their teen users will only see content on the app similar to what they might see while watching a movie…
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YCSO arrests California man for fraudulent phone scam
According to a press release, YCSO deputies received reports from a financial institution Monday regarding one of their clients falling prey to a…
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AWC to host transfer events for National Transfer Student Week
Taking place Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 24, AWC says “students will explore transfer options, speak with representatives from…
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Yuma Salvation Army heads to Globe to help those affected by floods
The Yuma Salvation Army says they are responding to help residents in the City of Globe affected by the recent…
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Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva and lawmakers hold press conference
Grijalva, along with the Arizona Congressional Delegation and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to…
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Yuma man arrested for narcotics possession and confining elderly woman
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Vincent Maldonado was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center on several…
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Dog in Arizona rescued after falling during a hike
Rescuers found the dog, its owner and others waiting in a deep canyon near Battleship Rock. They were able to hoist the dog and its owner into the…
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House Democrats march to Speaker Johnson’s office to demand Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva’s swearing in
On Tuesday, Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva and a group of House Democrats marched to Speaker Mike Johnson’s office to demand she be sworn in,…
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Staying breezy with even cooler temperatures by the midweek
A lower-pressure system is the reason for keeping us breezy, but it is also bringing in cooler-than-normal temperatures. We can expect daytime highs…
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Yuma police and firefighter mental health unit helps locals in crisis
YPD and YFD created a mental health co-responder unit this year to get resources to community members in…
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20th Annual Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch returns to town
The Annual Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch is back in town! The three-week event is at Champion Church in Yuma. The Pumpkin Patch is open Fridays and…
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Local artist recognized in Vogue Magazine
Olivia Esperanza, a local makeup artist, was inspired to do makeup after many people started to compliment her…
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Highlighting a local woman in agriculture
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report we highlight Martha Ryan, a local woman who works in the agriculture…
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Brush fire at Barbara Worth Country Club
Fire crews from Imperial County, Calexico and El Centro were in the area as palm trees caught…
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and the KYMA team is wearing ribbons to honor and remember all the babies who are no longer…
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City of El Centro announces recipients of 2025 Quiet Servant Award
Verna Wow-Wright and Fernando Banuelos were nominated for making meaningful differences in the…
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Victims identified in possible murder-suicide in Winterhaven
According to a press release, the victims were identified as 19-year-old Matthew Vargas and 23-year-old Jonathan…
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City of Yuma offers to help residents affected by government shutdown
The City says if anyone is concerned about making utility payments for water, sewer or trash, they can contact their Customer Service Division at…
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Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva issues statement on certification of election results
Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) issued a statement Tuesday regarding Arizona officials certifying the results of the Special General…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz to host virtual Government Shutdown Resource Fair
According to a press release, the event is to help “connect residents of California’s 25th Congressional District with local partners providing food…
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