China administers more than 1B coronavirus vaccine doses
By Yong Xiong, Nectar Gan and Laura He, CNN CHINA (KYMA, KECY) – China has administered more than 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses, an astonishing…
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1 person dead, at least 6 wounded in Oakland shooting
One person was killed and at least six others were wounded in a shooting Saturday evening near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, according to…
Continue ReadingIt has been 500 days since the first known US death from Covid-19. Variants and low vaccination rates threaten to prolong the pandemic
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the United States continues on a path to near pre-pandemic normalcy, experts remain concerned over low vaccination rates…
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Two young women hoping to take home the crown in the 2021 Miss Arizona competition
The final round of the Miss Arizona competition took place Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona. Our very own Miss Yuma County and Miss Yuma County’s…
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Gov. Newsom agrees with President Biden’s sentiments on Juneteenth
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a proclamation Friday declaring June 19, as “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance.” This follows…
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UPDATE – BREAKING NEWS: Large fire breaks out in downtown Yuma
At approximately 10:27 p.m., the Yuma Police Department responded to requests of an active fire in the 200 block of S. 2nd Avenue. This is a…
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Police shoot suspect whom struck multiple cyclists with vehicle
Police on Saturday shot a suspect who they say struck multiple cyclists with a vehicle during a bicycle…
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Imperial Valley art community starts back up again with free concert
Lineage Barbershop at 318 N. Imperial Ave. is hosting four live performances Saturday at 6:30…
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The American West is drying out
The incredible pictures of a depleted Lake Mead, on the California-Nevada border, illustrate the effects of drought brought on by climate…
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Police arrest student after threatening to kill medical school classmates, bomb campus
A student in Arizona was arrested after threatening to kill some of their medical school classmates and bomb the school campus, the Glendale Police…
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City of Imperial receives $3M for SR-86
State route 98 is getting a major facelift to the tune of $3,000,000 dollars. The funding was awarded on Monday June 7, and will be used to improve…
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Happy Juneteenth! Here’s the story on U.S. holidays
Juneteenth, the first federal holiday since Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 1983, commemorates the end of slavery for the last slaves in Texas, nearly…
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Marcus Pool in Yuma to open Tuesday for the Summer
The pool is free the public thanks to a recent donation from a local business YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – If you are looking to stay refreshed during this…
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Pflag Yuma resumes in person meetings just in time for Pride Month
Pflag Yuma resumed in person support group meetings this month for the first time since the pandemic began. It’s the first and only organization for…
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County officials announce hydration stations, cooling centers across the Valley
The County of Imperial announces a full listing of hydration stations and cooling centers available to all residents of the Imperial Valley.…
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Scammers in Imperial Valley take advantage of heat
Temperatures in the Imperial Valley are rising and so are…
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June is elder abuse awareness month in Imperial
Imperial County wants to bring awareness this month to elder abuse even though it won’t be able to hold any in person events due to the pandemic.…
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3.5 magnitude earthquake near Imperial County
Things are getting too close for comfort once again in Imperial…
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Gov. Ducey signs $100 million wildfire bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill providing $100 million in funding to battle wildfires, and to respond to the damage they…
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Ken-ducky Derby raises funds for Children of El Centro, swim scholarships
In collaboration with the City of El Centro, the Kiwanis Club holds a Ken-ducky Derby fundraiser Friday at 540 Park Ave, from 7 p.m. onward,…
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