DNC concludes after four days, Arizona politicians speak at the convention
Arizona politicians, such as Senator Mark Kelly, Representative Ruben Gallego and former Representative Gabby Giffords, spoke at the…
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Strategies for a successful school year: Expert tips for Arizona families
As a new school year begins across Arizona, families are being urged to focus on strategies that will help their children thrive…
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Convicted man requests reduced sentence
Sidney Lee, 50, was originally sentenced to 7.5 years in the Yuma County Detention Center in July after shooting his neighbor, 29-year-old Manuel…
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Local doctor selected as President of Yuma Regional Medical Group
The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has selected Kristina Diaz, MD, MBA, as the President of the Yuma Regional Medical Group…
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Former President Donald Trump visits U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona
The former president reiterated his pledges to shut down the border and deport millions of people, and attacked Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of…
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YRMC opens new pharmacy in the Foothills
In a press release, the pharmacy, located at YRMC Foothills Medical Plaza, will offer “Foothills and East County residents a convenient and…
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Council postpones water rate hike vote
During Wednesday night’s special meeting, several Calexico residents expressed concerns of a possible double increase on their water and sewer bill…
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Yuma man appears in court following arrest
24-year-old Ismael Perez Jr. was arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material after detectives with the Yuma Police Department (YPD) followed…
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American Idol to host Arizona virtual auditions
American Idol is on its virtual tour around the country and will be stopping in Arizona on Monday, August…
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YPD shares active shooter awareness
With classes starting back up, The Yuma Police Department shares how it’s helping local schools in case of an active shooter situation and sharing…
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Arizona state schools chief holds press conference on statewide school cellphone ban
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the press conference is to announce a “renewed effort to have a state law” to address a cellphone ban…
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Murder suspect mulling over plea offer
The Yuma man charged with murdering a pregnant woman and shooting another man in September of last year still needs more time to review a plea offer…
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New plea offer made in attempted armed robbery case
A new plea offer has been given by the state to the teen tied to an armed robbery attempt back in…
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Trial dates still needed in child sexual abuse case
Trial dates still need to be confirmed for the man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in…
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Welcoming back monsoonal moisture for now
Monsoonal moisture will be sticking around through Thursday, keeping our dew points elevated. Thankfully, later in the week, we will welcome back…
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Vitalant blood donation seeks more donors
One of Arizona’s major blood providers is looking for more blood donors for its upcoming…
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Upcoming “Be Well” event for local ladies
The San Luis Scholarship Pageant and the Concept Shop are partnering up to host their first Be Well…
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Removal of all-way stop in Yuma
An all-way stop in the Foothills has been removed to improve safety and traffic…
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Locals celebrate World Senior Citizen Day
A local senior center hosted a celebration for its residents in honor of World Senior Citizen…
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YPD received arrest warrant from Michigan police for Yuma man
In a press release, the Auburn Hills Police Department (AHPD) sent YPD an arrest warrant, “with full extradition,” regarding a sexual offense that…
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