A safe space grows in the Imperial Valley: Queercasa builds community and belonging
In the Imperial Valley, where the desert meets the border, finding a sense of belonging can be difficult, especially for queer and trans…
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Special Report: Imperial County’s iconic Smurf House
Karina Bazarte sat down with the creator who drew his family home known as the Smurf…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Behind the scene of a crime
When a crime occurs most people want answers fast, but the Yuma Police Department (YPD) can only release certain information to protect the integrity…
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‘Rocky Horror’ brings glitter, camp, and chaos to the Yuma stage
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returned to Yuma, filling the stage with the kind of energy that only this cult classic can summon. The beloved…
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Recognizing pregnancy & infant loss remembrance day
In the United States, about 1/4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, and roughly 1/160 pregnancies end in stillbirth. It’s something KYMA’s Melissa…
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SPECIAL REPORT: How Baby Sonny impacted the Yuma community
Reporter Manoah Tuiasosopo shares how Baby Sonny’s short life impacted the community and a movement to make sure it never happens…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Raising a child with autism in the Imperial Valley
When a child is diagnosed with autism, the road ahead can be tough. In Imperial County, where specialists and support systems are limited, that road…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Jax, the K9 officer
The Brawley Police Department (BPD) has recovered about 100 illegal guns from the streets just this year alone. But they say there’s one team member…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Massage parlor raids uncover a deeper crisis to human trafficking
On May 29, federal and local law enforcement executed a series of coordinated raids on five massage parlors in Yuma, resulting in three arrests…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Tom & Cranky: Their journey from homelessness to hope
Tom and Cranky have been facing the harsh journey of homelessness together. Nothing could keep them apart, even when the world once…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rise of women in agriculture: highlighting outstanding local women in AG
Over the past two decades, the share of women in agriculture in the United States has steadily increased, with recent studies showing women now make…
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AWC Women’s Basketball is building on success under Coach Chelsea Dewey
Arizona Western College women’s basketball has redefined itself as a national contender under head coach Chelsea Dewey, following a breakout season…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The raitero bust operation
Karina Bazarte looks inside a special operation to combat those who illegally bring in undocumented…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma Fire Department stretches to meet demands
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) says they’re responding to more emergency calls now then ever before, but with limited resources, keeping up with…
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An inside look at the United States Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course
It’s designed to bring out the finest in Marine aviation and exclusively takes place in…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Five years later: COVID-19’s lasting impact on Yuma and Imperial County
From packed hospitals to mass vaccination sites, the fight against COVID-19 has shaped the lives of people here in Yuma and Imperial…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Local nurse serves 34 years helping kids
Edna Mae Simon Kidd is a retired pediatric registered nurse that’s worked 34 years at Onvida…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Climate change’s impact to the Desert Southwest
2024 was the hottest summer on record for the Desert Southwest and earth reached its warmest temperature ever. Experts say climate change is the…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma’s rising art scene
In her final special report, Samantha Byrd spoke with local artists who share what’s so special about being a part of the Yuma arts…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Migrants impacted by Trump policies
Immigration policies have became stricter as President Trump introduces new orders all in efforts to secure the southern…
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