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llegal crossings plunge as US extends policy across border

January 20, 2020 5:59 AM The Associated Press

Adolfo Cardenas smiles faintly at the memory of traveling with his 14-year-old son from Honduras to the U.S.-Mexico border in only nine days, riding…

Love Brigade of Yuma spreading message of positivity

January 19, 2020 10:19 PM Billy Khang

If you were driving down 4th Avenue Sunday, you might notice something…

Mahomes’ feet, arms, lift Chiefs to Super Bowl over Titans

January 19, 2020 4:37 PM The Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes tip-toed down the sideline for a game-turning touchdown, added three TD passes, and the Kansas City Chiefs made their first Super…

Over 2,000 Central American migrants try to enter Mexico

January 18, 2020 12:35 PM The Associated Press

TECUN UMAN, Guatemala (AP) — More than 2,000 Central American migrants on Saturday surged onto a bridge spanning the Suchiate River between…

Gov. Doug Ducey to deliver state address at AWC

January 18, 2020 1:15 PM Ericka Conant

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will deliver his 2020 State of the State Address in…

Suspect arrested in connection to home invasion

January 18, 2020 12:17 AM Ciara Encinas

Another one of the suspects that survived being shot after breaking into a Yuma home is behind bars.…

Sheriff’s deputies rescue missing Yuma man from Kofa Wildlife Refuge

January 17, 2020 5:40 PM Lisa Sturgis, Brandon Mejia

A Yuma man is safe and sound after spending two days stranded in his vehicle in the Kofa Wildlife…

Charter school founder arrested, accused of stealing from school

January 17, 2020 5:14 PM Ciara Encinas, Brandon Mejia

Harvest Preparatory Academy’s founder is in hot water after he was arrested for stealing from the school.…

Imperial Valley cancer warrior remembered by loved ones

January 17, 2020 12:15 PM Billy Khang

At the age of 26, Joshua Holmes received news from doctors no one hopes to…

Body found wrapped in blankets in SLRC

January 17, 2020 11:26 AM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

A dead body was found wrapped around in a blanket Friday morning in San Luis Rio Colorado,…

New trade deal impact on Yuma County

January 17, 2020 12:29 PM Carmen Valencia

The new trade deal also known as USMCA, was officially signed by President Donald Trump…

Local principal wins $25,000

January 17, 2020 12:22 PM Teagan Rasche

You couldn’t wipe the smile off his…

NAF EL Centro opens doors to eligible veterans

January 15, 2020 12:44 PM Alexandra Rangel

Starting this year the Naval Air Facility El Centro will grant navy base access to veterans that are…

Dutch Bros Yuma opening in a few weeks

January 17, 2020 9:36 AM Gabriel Salazar

Dutch Bros Coffee is tentatively planning to open their two Yuma locations in a few weeks.…

Rescan your TV to keep valued programming

January 9, 2020 4:53 PM KYMA News Team

All viewers who currently receive the Channel 11 or Channel 13 line-up through a roof top antenna should re-scan their TV before Jan. 17,…

Police identify man whose burned body was found in Yuma

January 17, 2020 11:38 AM Sumiko Keil

Police have identified the burned body that was found in a jeep last…

14-year-old “Snapchatted” friends saying she was kidnapped

January 17, 2020 10:12 AM Sumiko Keil

Three men are arrested after drugging, kidnapping, and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old, San Jose police…

Gunman still on the loose, victim in stable condition

January 16, 2020 5:53 PM Ciara Encinas

Today we learned the man is now in stable condition after being flown to a Phoenix…

Michigan man returns $43K after finding it in used couch

January 17, 2020 8:42 AM Sumiko Keil

A Michigan man finds $43,000 in a piece of furniture he purchased from a thrift store. What would you…

Full body scanner helps YCSO prevent contraband from entering jail

January 17, 2020 7:51 AM Crystal Jimenez

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center has new technologies that detect contraband and provide an efficient way to visit the…