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FBI will continue to investigate potential violations of federal law in Breonna Taylor case, state attorney general says

September 23, 2020 11:23 AM The Associated Press

FBI will continue to investigate potential violations of federal law in Breonna Taylor case, state attorney general…

Firefighters knock down brushfire near canal

September 23, 2020 10:55 AM Sumiko Keil

Fire crews worked quickly to knock down a brush fire on Tuesday that briefly threatened nearby…

Grand jury indicts one officer in Breonna Taylor case

September 23, 2020 10:39 AM Lisa Sturgis

A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Breonna…

Gov. Gavin Newsom to provide an update on COVID-19

September 23, 2020 10:30 AM Sumiko Keil

Governor Gavin Newsom will provide an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19…

Police investigate shots fired in Yuma

September 23, 2020 10:19 AM Sumiko Keil

According to the Yuma Police Department, it received a report of shots fired early Wednesday…

CBP agents find two undocumented immigrants stuffed inside trunk

September 23, 2020 9:17 AM Sumiko Keil

Two men arrested for hiding two undocumented immigrants in their…

CDC guidelines for Halloween

September 23, 2020 8:54 AM Sumiko Keil

The Centers for Disease and Control Prevention released its first guidelines for…

YPD: How to avoid rental scams

September 23, 2020 7:43 AM Sumiko Keil

What you should look for if you are buying or renting a home.…

IID directors disband dive team

September 23, 2020 7:05 AM Sumiko Keil

After investigating and evaluating the team, IID officially disbands the dive…

Nearly 500 pilot whales stranded in Australia; 380 dead

September 23, 2020 5:15 AM The Associated Press

More pilot whales were found stranded in Australia on…

YCSO: Registered sex offender in Yuma has new address

September 23, 2020 5:12 AM Sumiko Keil

Sex offender in Yuma changes…

California accepts petition to protect western Joshua tree

September 23, 2020 5:05 AM The Associated Press

The western Joshua tree will be considered for protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and…

Senate Candidate Mark Kelly Addresses Yuma County Voters

September 22, 2020 9:25 PM Brandon Mejia

The nominee for a Supreme Court Justice should be left up to the President elected, Kelly said during his interview. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – U.S.…

Parents start online petition to allow spectators at YUHSD sporting events

September 22, 2020 7:57 PM Jasmine Arenas

After the Arizona Interscholastic Association made the decision to go forth with fall prep sports this year, they left the decision of spectators in…

Trespassers suspected of starting structure fire

September 22, 2020 5:40 PM Alexandra Rangel

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), An abandoned building next to Best Western Inn in Calexico caught on fire around 12:00 p.m. Smoke filled up the sky…

Imperial County could move up in state coronavirus rankings

September 22, 2020 12:24 PM Alexandra Rangel

Downward trend for cases continues. EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) has good news for Valley…

Fall Prevention Month aims to protect local seniors

September 22, 2020 4:22 PM Joe Teposte

September is Fall Prevention month and local experts have tips to help protect your loved…

Why today’s a good day to register to vote

September 22, 2020 1:40 PM April Hettinger

There’s never been a better day to register to vote. Tuesday, September 22 is National Voter Registration…

Gosar defends his District 4 seat

September 22, 2020 1:09 PM April Hettinger

Congressman Paul Gosar has been serving Yuma County for nearly a decade, and he’d like to continue doing so for a while…

Somerton residents to vote on city ballot proposition 414

September 22, 2020 12:43 PM Sumiko Keil

City clerks said Somerton residents should expect more information on the city’s ballots through mail next…