Calexico Fire Department receives nearly $50,000 from T-Mobile
In a press release obtained by KYMA, Calexico was one in 25 rural cities to receive up to $50,000 “to support local development projects to…
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Chimpanzee rescued from drug trafficker starts new life in Brazil
Yoko, a 38-year-old chimpanzee who lived alone in captivity in Colombia, started his journey to Brazil Sunday, where he joined 50 rescued primates at…
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More than a thousand iconic movie props up to be auctioned off
Hollywood history is up for grabs as more than a thousand iconic movie props are on the auction block, and they come with blockbuster price…
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Sunday marks National Puppy Day
The day was created in 2006 by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige as a way to bring awareness to the number of dogs in need of permanent…
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Local celebrates 45+ years of service in the Yuma community
Barbara Rochester is now enjoying her retirement. She spent decades supporting Crossroads Mission, hosting numerous fundraisers, supplying pantries…
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Pope Francis makes first public appearance and discharged from hospital
The pontiff smiled and greeted a cheering crowd from his window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he’s been hospitalized with pneumonia in both…
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Local country music artist Bobby McClendon celebrates upcoming album
The celebration happened at the Sage & Sand Cocktail Lounge at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, where McClendon performed a sold-out show, giving fans an…
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Locals attend 29th Annual Relay for Life event
The event started at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex and will go until 11:00…
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Yuma Military Appreciation Day honors local service members
Hosted by the Yuma Navy League Council, the event took place on Main Street in Yuma, featuring live demonstrations, informational booths, and a block…
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Ed Sheeran surprises crowd at a Boston bar on St. Patrick’s Day
People celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at an Irish pub in Boston were in for the surprise of a lifetime when pop star Ed Sheeran came in and performed…
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$1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot winner identified
After 80 days of waiting for the winner to be identified, Rosemary Casarotti was announced by the California Lottery as the lucky owner of the $1.2…
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Runners participate in the 40th Annual LA Marathon
The 26.2 mile course was known locally as the Stadium to Stars since it began at Dodger Stadium and ended on Avenue of the Stars, with the route…
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Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis celebrating Mass
The Vatican released the first photo of the 88-year-old pontiff in the hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia in…
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Space-X Crew-10’s Dragon capsule docks at ISS
A Falcon-9 rocket carried the spacecraft into orbit Friday night, and the capsule completed its long journey very early Sunday morning as the capsule…
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MCAS Yuma hosts the 59th Annual Yuma Airshow
The airshow provided an exciting opportunity for the local community to witness impressive aviation feats and engage with military personnel who play…
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Deputy in upstate New York watches over beaver carrying a branch across a highway
Footage posted by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) shows a few downed trees along the side of the highway, and a beaver that was making…
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Students of AWC’s TRIO program gives back to the community
Students across the Yuma community gathered last month “to give back to the community in honor of National TRIO Day,” according to a press release…
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California residents participate in the 47th Annual Chinatown Firecracker Run
The Chinatown Firecracker Run, one of the biggest races in the country, marked its 47th year this past weekend by firing the starting…
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1967 Ford Galaxie 500 winner announced
Randy Chavez was announced as the winner of the 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 during the third and final day of the 32nd Annual Midnight at the…
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Saturday marks International Women’s Day
The City of Yuma posted to social media Saturday to celebrate International Women’s Day. In the post, the City is honoring and celebrating “the…
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