Yuma man goes for third straight tamale eating championship
For most people one or two tamales is more than enough to eat. However, for Francisco Osuna, that’s light…
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Amberly’s Place reports increase in domestic violence cases
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Amberly’s Place is reporting new data that shows November was an incredibly busy month for staff. The non-profit advocacy…
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Arizona Senators welcome the passing of the Annual Defense Bill
The Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was supported by Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Senator Mark Kelly…
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Agents help Santa deliver gifts in East County
East County children had a surprise visit this year from Wellton Border Patrol agents and mission support staff…
Continue ReadingA dramatic increase in number of migrants seeking asylum in Arizona overwhelms Border Patrol
By Priscilla Alvarez and Anna-Maja Rappard, CNN Under the shadow of the border wall, dozens of migrants raced to get in line as they spotted the…
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Arizona Western College awarded grant from CampusWorks
The Arizona Western College has announced that they have received $28,000 in funding from…
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Yuma Union School District receives grant to replace buses
The Yuma Union High School District will receive a grant worth $200,000 and will be used to replace six school…
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Banner Health warns Arizona hospitals stretched to limit
Phoenix-based Banner Health is at its most overwhelmed since the pandemic began, leading the company’s officials to issue a warning Tuesday that…
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Arizona, California to sign voluntary cutbacks of Colorado River water
Water leaders in several western states including Arizona are preparing to sign an agreement that would voluntarily reduce Colorado River water…
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Justices asked to let Arizona enforce ban on some abortions
Arizona asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to allow enforcement of a ban on abortions performed solely because of Down syndrome and other genetic…
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California cleans up after powerful storm drenches state
Major cleanup is under way in California after a powerful storm swept through the drought-stricken state setting rainfall records, also triggering…
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AP election review shows Biden won by over 10,000 votes in Arizona
An Associated Press review of every potential case of voter fraud in the six battleground states disputed by former President Donald Trump has found…
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Agents find two different groups in desert, two migrants arrested
Wellton Border Patrol agents had recent encounters with multiple migrants in the Sonoran Desert, two of whom were suspected to have previous…
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Yuma man chooses to stand trial on child molestation charges
A former Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) security guard is going to trial on charges of child molestation.…
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Six migrants found in a hearse near Tucson, two arrested
Two individuals were arrested and accused of transporting six migrants in a hearse near Tucson,…
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Imperial County prepares for renewed mask mandate
Imperial County says it’s getting ready to enforce California’s new mask mandate, requiring all people regardless of vaccination status to wear a…
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Mexicali shelters continue to struggle with capacity issues
While thousands continue to cross into the United States in the Yuma and El Centro Sectors, border cities in Mexico are also dealing with the…
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Federal commission speaks out after armed robbery attempt along Colorado river
In light of the incident, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public to be aware of their…
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Local school district joins the Gifts of Hope program to help children in Arizona
A Yuma school district has partnered with the Arizona Children’s Association for the “Gifts of Hope” campaign to support children during the holiday…
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Two arrested for narcotics and human smuggling in Indio
Two individuals were arrested in Indio and have been accused of human and narcotic…
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