More than a dozen cities push to minimize or even eliminate police presence at mental health calls
By Peter Nickeas, CNN More than a dozen cities are developing “alternative” or “co-response” programs to minimize or…
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After mass shooting, new gun tax falls short in California
The California Assembly on Thursday failed to pass a bill that would have raised taxes on handguns and…
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Arizona’s state-run vaccine sites to close by end of June
Approximately 1.6 million vaccine doses have been administered across several state mass vaccination sites in metro Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and…
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Sonora restricts alcohol sales on Election Day
The state of Sonora plans to suspend the sale of alcohol on Sunday, June 6, due to the federal and state…
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Mexico to use U.S. vaccines mainly on border, at resorts
Mexican officials said Thursday the United States is donating a million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine that will be used mainly…
Continue ReadingNo tsunami warnings after two 5.9 magnitude earthquakes hit off Oregon coast
By Alta Spells, CNN Two 5.9 magnitude earthquakes struck the Pacific Ocean off Oregon’s coast early Friday morning, the United States…
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Family calls for tougher charges against fraternity members in connection with a 2019 student death at a party
By Chris Boyette, CNN Prosecutors in the state of Washington have charged 15 current and former members of the Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity at…
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Flood threat for Texas and Louisiana while heat builds East
There is welcome drought relief for the Carolinas today and a flood threat building across parts of Deep South. We are also monitoring the record…
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5 things to know for June 4: COVID-19, Capitol riots, White House, cyberattacks, Belarus
By AJ Willingham, CNN 1. Coronavirus President Joe Biden announced a plan yesterday to immediately share 25 million COVID-19 vaccines with countries…
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Driver shot by Washington state troopers after high-speed chase, officials say
By Alta Spells and Kaylene Chassie, CNN Washington state police on Thursday shot a driver after a high-speed chase that began when the suspect…
Continue ReadingEvidence shows suspect fatally shot by law enforcement in Minneapolis fired gun, investigators say
By Carma Hassan, Kara Devlin and Amanda Watts, CNN The agency investigating the fatal shooting of a suspect during an arrest attempt in Minneapolis…
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Utah governor asks residents to pray for rain to help combat a record drought
By Travis Caldwell and Andy Rose, CNN The governor of Utah is calling on a higher power to help combat the extreme dry weather afflicting the state.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Moving On
The Charles Harral coaching era with Arizona Western College Men’s basketball has come to an end, as he leaves the Matadors program to become an…
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Power Outage Affects Over 2,000 APS Customers
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – Over 2,000 APS customers are left without power after a massive outage in Yuma County due to interference with a massive…
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Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park: Your sneak preview
By Paul Vercammen, CNN Delayed but not daunted, Spider-Man, Black Panther and other superheroes from Marvel Comics will debut their new land this…
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California Extends ‘To-Go’ Cocktail Sales Thru 2021
SAN FRANCISCO (KYMA/KECY) – Californians will still be able to order ‘to-go’ cocktails with food until the end of 2021. Thursday Democratic Governor…
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USBP: Convicted felon arrested in Yuma
Border Patrol agents said they found a group of four Honduran nationals near County 8 1/2 Street and Levee Road.…
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Bee swarm attack sends two people to YRMC
A swarm of bees recently attacked four people in Yuma’s South County, two had to be…
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Yuma mom spreading awareness about her daughter’s primary lymphedema diagnosis
Anita Trujillo’s daughter, Aryanna, was diagnosed with primary lymphadema when she was a baby. It’s a very rare disease that on average affects every…
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12 sworn-in as YCSO’s newest detention officers
Congratulations to the newest detention officers with YCSO YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office welcomed 12 new detention…
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