Former Yuma judge announces bid for the Attorney General’s office
We’re about a year and a half out from the 2022 election in Arizona. The voters will be choosing a new attorney general. In the running is Andrew…
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Average Covid-19 cases are the lowest they’ve been in nearly a year
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Covid-19 vaccines have proven a tremendous ally in America’s battle against the virus — but there’s more work to do. “For the…
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California delays debate on easing virus rules for workers
California health officials said this week they will keep the state’s rules requiring indoor masking and distancing until the state more broadly…
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Arizona election chief: GOP-audited machines must be dropped
Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, said in a letter that Maricopa County lost control of the machines after they were handed over and…
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Friday’s Mega Millions drawing hits $515 Million
You have until 6:59 p.m. MST to get a ticket. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Mega Millions lottery continues to skyrocket and this week’s drawing is now…
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President Biden speaks on Israel and Hamas ceasefire
(NBC, CNN) – Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, after more than a week of conflict left hundreds dead, most…
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NEW DETAILS: Blaze damages dozens of units at El Centro storage facility
The El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) now says a fire at a storage facility damaged as many as 90 units, 40 of them severely.…
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At-home COVID test now available in Yuma
COVID testing can now be done in the comfort of your own home for about $20.…
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APS restores Power to 600+ Yuma residents
Arizona Public Service (APS) says it’s working to resolve a power outage that left more than 600 Yuma customers without…
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Phoenix man arrested after being accused of participating in U.S. Capitol riot
Police arrested a Phoenix man after being accused of participating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January…
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New Arizona law will ban parking that even partially blocks sidewalk
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that makes it a crime to park a vehicle so that enough of a sidewalk is blocked to prevent someone…
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After 3-month delay, Mexico to start shipping vaccine
Mexico said Wednesday it expects to finally start shipping AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine from a private fill-and-finish plant by the end of…
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ECPD: Calexico man arrested in attempted ‘smash and grab’ robbery
The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) says officers took a man into custody Tuesday after an attempted smash and grab robbery at the Imperial Valley…
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UPDATE: Brush fire along Colorado River contained
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) now says a fire burning along the Colorado River charred ten acres before crews stopped it from…
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Yuma school districts offer bonuses to teachers and staff
A number of Yuma County school districts are now offering cash incentives to their staff to entice them to stay in their current positions…
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Local businesses in Yuma vs. mask mandate: do or don’t?
Many local businesses in Yuma have figured out how they’re going about implementing individual mask mandates following Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s…
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Local restaurants face serious staffing shortages
Local restaurants say they’re having a hard time filling open positions. Many say it’s because they simply can’t compete with high unemployment…
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An Imperial County Paramedic plans on spreading awareness for his co-worker who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
Guillermo Gonzalez plans on walking from Calexico all the way to Bombay beach to spread awareness for his co-worker who was recently diagnosed…
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It’s time for 2021 graduates to turn their tassels
High school graduates across Yuma County will soon be turning their tassels as a recognition of their achievements following a year unlike any other.…
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Border Patrol agents rescue three individuals after being lost
Border Patrol agents rescued three individuals after being lost and…
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