City of Yuma awarded $1.4 million in federal housing grants
The City says these grant fundings will help expand their Housing Rehabilitation Program, which will allow more homes to receive lead hazard…
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Military Matters: Relief Society supports Marines and sailors in Yuma
From unexpected medical bills to emergency travel and basic living expenses, the organization steps in when service members need help the…
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ICE agents to help TSA agents at airports across the country
President Donald trump says ICE agents will start backing up TSA agents Monday to help speed up airport security lines that have grown dramatically…
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Arizona survives late push from Utah State, advances to Sweet Sixteen
The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball are headed to the Sweet 16 after holding off a tough Utah State Aggies men’s basketball squad, 78-66, in the…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Final day of extreme heat warning
We’ve made it folks. We’ve reached the final day of this long stretch in an extreme heat warning, and it was a great warm-up to what we’ll be…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme heat drags into weekend
If you have thoughts of heading outdoors to enjoy your weekend, today and Sunday are not the ideal tandem to do so. Our region’s extreme heat warning…
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Four areas in the Desert Southwest break record for hottest day in March in the U.S.
According to NWS, the four areas are Yuma, Martinez Lake, Winterhaven, California and Ogilby, California. All four areas, according to NWS, hit 112…
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Hunter’s Army to host Fifth Anniversary Celebration next weekend
The event is taking place Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Colorado River State Historic Park from 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and it is to raise money to fight…
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Imperial County Democrats to host two forums next month
According to Imperial County Democrats, the forums will feature bipartisan candidates running for local and state office in this year’s election…
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Locals react to Cesar Chavez allegations
Earlier this week, allegations surfaced about Chavez allegedly sexually abusing multiple woman, including at least two underage…
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Sen. Adam Schiff hosts film industry hearing in Burbank
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the hearing was to highlight “the importance of bolstering American film production” as well as…
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Tadeo De La Hoya changes his plea to no contest
De La Hoya, who previously pled not guilty, is facing one count of fleeing from law enforcement last…
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Yuma Salvation Army sets up cooling center amid extreme heat
The Salvation Army is setting up a cooling center at 445 S. Fourth Avenue, near the Fourth Ave. Junior High School, Friday and…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Desert Southwest follows up historical heat with another scorching day
The area just outside of Martinez Lake recorded a temperature of 110°F to beat the previous month-of-March record of 108°F, according to the…
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APS shares tips on safety and saving during extreme heat
APS says performing the smallest actions, like changing air filters, checking door seals and adjusting thermostat settings, “can make a difference as…
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Man dies after being hit by a vehicle in Imperial
IPD says it happened on the southbound lanes of State Route (SR) 86, north of Aten Road, after 12:30 a.m.…
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Retired San Luis police chief passes away
The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) announced retired Police Chief Rich Jessup has passed…
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Martinez Lake sets record for hottest day ever recorded in March in the U.S.
Martinez Lake hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and it was confirmed Thursday evening. The previous record was set by North Shore, California, which was…
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Chuck Norris, action star and martial artist, dies at 86
His family announced Friday that Norris died in Hawaii Thursday surrounded by his loved ones. The family’s statement said they would “keep the…
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CBP seizes over 900 pounds of liquid meth found in tractor-trailer’s fuel tank
According to a press release, it happened earlier this month when CBP officers encountered a 26-year-old man from Mexico driving a tractor-trailer,…
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