YCSO: 54-year-old fathers child with minor
A Yuma man is behind bars after a wellness check was performed on his home. According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), a caller requested…
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Man arrested for sexual abuse in Yuma
Mark Pierson, a 54-year-old man was arrested last Wednesday for one count of sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of…
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California to tax lithium extraction beginning in 2023
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia says the tax is about making sure the citizens of Imperial get their fair…
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Community comes together to save The Grid in Mesa
The Grid is a Mesa destination for gamers, music lovers, and foodies to come together.…
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Medical helicopter transportation back in Yuma
A three hour drive to Phoenix in a medical emergency could be risky. A flight that takes less than an hour could be the difference between life or…
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Man sentenced to 40 months for six bank robberies in two months
Man was sentenced to 40 months in prison and has previously pleaded guilty to two counts of bank robbery and was ordered to pay full restitution for…
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Parents and teens are concerned for the rising prices of school supplies
Junior Achievement USA has a new survey of 1,004 U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 conducted by Big Village from July 5 to 10 concerning rising costs of…
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The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area art contest
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is looking for locals to submit artwork for their current art…
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Democratic candidates host meeting before upcoming elections
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Democratic state candidates met with San Luis residents Friday, July 22. Marco Lopez and Brian Fernandez are two…
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City of Somerton gives free food to residents
YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – The City of Somerton hosted a food drive this morning, to help ease residents’ spending amidst inflation. Bright and…
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YUHSD increases mental health services
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) created the youth mental health first aid program in 2020 giving mental well-being training to over 60%…
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El Centro Border Patrol rescue sixteen migrants in the mountains
El Centro Border Patrol agents rescued about sixteen lost undocumented immigrants in the Jacumba Wilderness region on…
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Waylon’s Water World back to school supply drive
Waylon’s Water World is hosting its first back-to-school supply…
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Somerton High School set to open Fall 2023
Construction for Somerton High school is well underway, set to open one year from now.…
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Serious injury collision in Yuma County
A driver was seriously injured in a vehicle collision located around Mohawk Valley Boulevard and County 8th Street in Roll, Arizona on Thursday, July…
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Somerton’s Food Drive
Good news for Somerton residents, the Somerton food drive is…
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SPECIAL REPORT: A mother’s story to save teens from drug abuse
“We just want the public to understand that we need to address this as a community, so not just the juvenile justice system, but its also gonna…
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Yuma property owners continue to be taxed as hospital lawsuit drags on
Hospital District Board One Chairman Jeffrey Polston is requesting the Yuma County Board of Supervisors approve another property tax of over $1.1…
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Early voter turnout low in Yuma County
With the Arizona Primary Election in less than two weeks, Tiffany Anderson, the Yuma County Elections Director says the early voter turnout is low.…
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Bond set at $25k for woman charged with 3 felonies, 2 misdemeanors
A well-known local horse instructor accused of sexual conduct with two minors made an appearance in the South County Justice Court today to learn her…
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