Gov. Ducey calls for special session as wildfires and drought pose threats to state
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) says he will call a special legislative session next week to figure out how to handle the devastating wildfires and…
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MCAS Yuma prepares for extreme heat
As temperatures rise in the desert southwest, MCAS Yuma begins its “101 Critical Days of Summer” training. During this course, marines learn not…
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Calexico Recreation Department prepares for World Elder Abuse Awareness
Calexico Recreation Department announces Friday that it will hold a bilingual livestream in collaboration with the Imperial County Area Agency on…
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Cuban couple, adorable puppy apprehended at border
U.S. Border Patrol agents say they apprehended the couple and their six-month-old Rottweiler puppy east of the Andrade Port of Entry.…
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Humane Society calls animal cruelty case an inhumane act
New information has surfaced about the kittens that were left trapped under the hot desert sun over the…
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Border chief provides update on influx of migrants crossing into the Yuma Sector
Yuma Sector Border Patrol chief agent Chris Clem spoke to journalists Thursday afternoon providing an update on what’s happening along the U.S.…
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Three taken to hospital after car crash in Somerton
Paramedics transported two individuals and a child to the hospital on Tuesday after crashing in…
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Police have identified alleged shoplifter
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) asks for help identifying a woman accused of multiple shoplifting…
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Firefighters use Jaws of Life to rescue driver from ATV crash
A person suffers injuries to the lower body after firefighters say an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) struck a tractor Thursday…
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Three homes under construction destroyed in fire
The heat damaged another home under construction, a work vehicle, and four dumpsters caught…
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Gila Ridge names Jessica Slaughter as new football head coach
Jessica Slaughter is the third female varsity football coach in the history of…
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YUHSD police flag decision sparks controversy during board meeting
Locals behind the “Back the Blue” movement attended Wednesday evening’s Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) board meeting. This after the…
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Amputee helps others cope with transition
Yuma’s Floyd Hern lost one of his legs more than 40 years ago is reaching out to others who are in the same situation. Helping locals through…
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Fire breaks out near Highway 98 east of Calexico
Firefighters are currently extinguishing a second alarm vegetation fire near Highway 98 east of Calexico. Use caution and avoid the…
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Colorado River drought impacts the local ag industry
The desert is known to be a dry place, but our nation’s food source relies heavily on the water from the Colorado River. If the drought continues, we…
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Border Patrol agents rescue several migrants in desert
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents rescued several migrants who found themselves lost in the Sonoran Desert and out of water over the…
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SCOTUS rules no green card entry for TPS if entered illegally
The U.S. Supreme Court made a big decision on eligibility for green cards in the United…
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Home Grown: Hemp wheat is the newest experiment in ag
2020 hemp production in Arizona was about 1/5 less than the previous year.…
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Yuma County not out of COVID woods
Yuma County’s COVID numbers remain low and manageable while vaccine availability is abundant. However, our unique location and proximity to the U.S.…
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Weekly Rewind: Human smuggler, body found in canal, blowtorch child abuse, border breach
Rewind the week with the KYMA news team as we check up on the infamous Holtville crash, a body found in the Coachella Canal, two arrested for abusing…
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