City of Yuma allocates over $38K to local non-profit
Catholic Community Services (CCS), a non-profit organization that advocates for families, the elderly, victims of crime, as well as adults with…
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State government invests in community colleges to prepare students for jobs of the future
YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – As many companies look for qualified candidates to fill open jobs, Arizona’s governor and community colleges are working…
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Rapid testing being developed to find pathogens in produce sooner
When hearing of rapid testing might think of COVID-19. Well it turns out there’s a different kind of rapid testing being developed, and while…
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Embry Health reaches 2 million patients tested
PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Embry Health announced it has officially tested its 2 millionth patient on Wednesday, marking a big two-year milestone…
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National debt surpasses $30 trillion for the first time
America’s national debt just hit a huge milestone, passing $30 trillion for the first time in its…
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Former coach sues NFL, alleges racial discrimination
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL, alleging racial discrimination against the league, the New York Giants and other teams…
Continue ReadingMelatonin over-use could could cause dementia
A new study shows melatonin use is up in the U.S. and over-use could be a…
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NFL franchise unveils new name: Washington Commanders
After 18 months, the National Football League’s Washington franchise revealed the new team name and logo—the Washington…
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Arizona judge upholds rules for social equity pot licenses
A lawsuit challenging rules under an Arizona state law legalizing recreational marijuana use has been…
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Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow this Groundhog Day?
It’s already been a cold winter, but Wednesday we’ll know if these harsh temperatures will continue or if an early spring is in our…
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Small local businesses affected by break-ins
Businesses on Main St. have windows boarded up because of them being broken into by thieves.…
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Update: Yuma schools lockdown lifted after agents thwart smuggling attempt
Two elementary schools in Yuma went on lockdown after Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents were pursuing a load vehicle on…
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COVID-19 cases are going up and down and back up again in Imperial County
The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) says COVID-19 cases are back up once…
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Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons and 7 Super Bowl titles
Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents rescue two migrants inside canal
Two migrants from a group of six jumped into the Salinity Canal nearby County 8 ½ Street, were rescued Sunday by Yuma Sector Border Patrol…
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AWC police department granted $9.5k for highway safety
The Arizona Western College Police Department (AWCPD) was awarded a $9,594 grant in October 2021 from the Arizona Governor’s Office for Highway…
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California moves to dismantle nation’s largest death row
Governor Gavin Newsom is now moving to dismantle the United States’ largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two…
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Universal health care bill fails to pass in California
The bill that would have created the nation’s only government-funded universal health care system died in the California Assembly on Monday…
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Local library says ‘no way’ to book ban
A book ban known as House Bill 2495 introduced by Republican lawmakers would make books of “sexually explicit material” illegal for schools to…
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YPD: 14 crashes in single day
Serious injury and even death due to car, motorcycle, and recreational vehicle crashes are on the rise in…
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