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Former YUHSD teacher suing school district for disregarding victims of sexual abuse

June 9, 2020 4:57 PM Aziza Shuler

In a lawsuit against YUHSD, Kellsey Jane accuses the school district of silencing sexual abuse victims. This comes as another district employee is…

YPD Lieutenant completes intensive command course

June 9, 2020 8:04 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Yuma Police Department is proud to announce of its officers recently completed an intensive command program to better serve his community.…

Calexico Wellness Center will be offering COVID-19 testing

June 9, 2020 12:30 PM Gianella Ghiglino

In a few weeks the Calexico Wellness Center will be opening their doors to the public for COVID testing.…

Locals demand response from Gov. Ducey after false statement in press conference

June 9, 2020 7:08 PM Carmen Valencia

Local residents who participated in the Black Lives Matter Movement March in Yuma last week are demanding an apology from the Arizona Governor after…

ECRMC hosts rare summer blood drive

June 9, 2020 6:41 PM Lisa Sturgis

High temperatures typically make summer blood drives few and far between. However, need his rising with the thermometer in the Imperial Valley, so…

Hotel Del Sol could get new life as transportation hub

June 9, 2020 5:31 PM Joe Teposte

City of Yuma requesting grant to see possibilities for the Hotel Del Sol…

Local man buys people’s groceries to spread neighbourly love

June 9, 2020 5:18 PM Joe Teposte

Yuma man makes igniting acts of kindness his mission YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Standing outside of a local strip mall is a random stranger holding a…

Increase in Yuma County coronavirus cases dips slightly after extended surge

June 9, 2020 4:42 PM Lisa Sturgis

New cases dip below 100 for first time in a week YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – For the first time in a week, new coronavirus cases in Yuma County dipped…

YUHSD teacher faces judge on sex charges

June 9, 2020 3:44 PM Crystal Jimenez, Brandon Mejia

David Hannah, the Yuma Unified High School District (YUHSD) teacher accused of luring a minor for sex , faced a judge Tuesday.…

Recoveries outpace new coronavirus cases in Imperial County

June 9, 2020 3:13 PM Lisa Sturgis

New statistics also show decline in active cases EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – New numbers from the Imperial County Public Health Department…

Mixed reaction to Trump tweet from Republican Senators

June 9, 2020 2:38 PM Lisa Sturgis

Some Republican Senators are choosing to ignore a controversial presidential tweet. …

Local 5-year-old girl’s story grabs Netflix’s attention

June 8, 2020 5:22 PM Aziza Shuler

The film’s director, Kris Pearn, personally reached out to the Brown family with a surprise for…

San Diego County reopens with safety modifications

June 9, 2020 1:41 PM Sumiko Keil

San Diego County announces the reopening of campgrounds, aquariums, gyms, hotels, and bars starting this…

George Floyd laid to rest in Houston

June 9, 2020 1:41 PM Lisa Sturgis

Fifteen days after he died, George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston…

Chad Daybell arrested after human remains found at his property

June 9, 2020 12:51 PM Local News 8

Chad Daybell, 51, was booked into the Fremont County Jail on a felony charge of destruction or concealment of evidence Tuesday…

Asymptomatic carriers still pose a threat to spread COVID-19

June 9, 2020 12:21 PM Crystal Jimenez

Asymptomatic carriers of the coronavirus can still spread the potentially deadly virus, which is why the Yuma County Health Department wants everyone…