Temperatures closer to seasonable average
According to the National Weather Service, there will be below normal temperatures that will steadily warm closer to the seasonal average by the end…
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Local radio station earn awards for border life stories
KAWC received a journalism award from the Public Media Journalists Association for episodes from their program Arizona…
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Imperial County man found guilty of assault with injury
26-year-old Gabriel Mark Tellez was convicted of assaulting and injuring a family member back in September of 2023 due to an “incorrect belief that…
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Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison in killing of four Idaho students
The man who murdered four Idaho college students in an off-campus home in November of 2022 was sentenced to life without parole…
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Governor Hobbs announces child care spots for 900 more children in Arizona
According to a press release, this was made possible due to Governor Hobbs signing a bipartisan fiscal year 2026 budget into law last month,…
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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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Vitalant Hosts Summer Blood Drives to combat seasonal shortage in Yuma
As summer temperatures soar across Arizona, the state’s largest nonprofit blood provider is sounding the alarm on a seasonal blood shortage, and…
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DACA recipient detained after making a wrong turn at the border
Erick Hernandez is a rideshare driver and was taking passengers from L.A. to the border in San Ysidro when he missed his exit and ended up in…
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Yuma County reports high STD rates
According to the CDC and a recent study by Invigor Medical, Yuma County reported over 700 new STD cases per every 100,000 residents in…
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Erik Menendez reportedly battling a ‘serious medical condition’
It comes as he and his brother, Lyle, are fighting for their freedom, with both serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their…
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Dept. of Education pauses certain student loan forgiveness
Earlier this month, the department posted on its Student Aid website saying it halted the cancellation of student loans in income-based repayment…
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Yuma Five get geared up for Seattle at Chase Field
Before Tuesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks game at Chase Field, five local baseball players received the surprise of a lifetime, straight from one of…
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KAWC speaks on NPR funding cuts
Local radio station KAWC is located on the Arizona Western College Campus and is just one of the many public radio stations that will be affected by…
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Housing America Corporation hosts First Back To School Giveaway
At the Del Pueblo Apartments in Somerton, children from low income families were able to receive some fresh new gear ahead of the new school…
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New Calexico city manager appointed
After more than 14 months without a permanent city manager, the City of Calexico has official appointed Ben Martinez as the new city…
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Back to School dates in the Desert Southwest
(KYMA, KECY) – The following is when students are scheduled to go back to school. Share your first day with us by sending us your pics and videos…
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Highlighting Bard Water District and how they help Yuma County
On Tuesday’s HomeGrown we highlight a local water district, Bard Water…
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Lerner & Rowe host backpack giveaway in Yuma
With back to school right around the corner, a local law firm is helping boys and girls hit the books in the Yuma…
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Man accused of crashing into Border Patrol checkpoint in Yuma accepts plea deal
67-year-old Rogelio Sanchez agreed to plead guilty to one count of attempted aggravated assault during the change of plea hearing…
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Trial delayed for former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients
Edsel Sandoval was expected to begin his trial in September after pleading not guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and sexual…
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