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Excessive heat reaches record highs

June 17, 2021 3:15 PM Rob Fram

Summer hasn’t officially started yet, but that hasn’t stopped the highest heat yet in 2021 to eclipse new daytime high…

AC units taking a toll during summer heat making for a busy season for AC repair companies

June 17, 2021 10:33 PM Cody Lee

As the temperatures continue to stay in the triple digits some AC units in the desert southwest are struggling to operate…

Excessive heat warnings in place for much of the U.S.

June 17, 2021 4:56 PM NBC News, Jenny Day, Lisa Sturgis

It’s already mid-summer hot across much of the country, and the season doesn’t officially start until this…

Border Patrol rescue migrants amid high temperatures

June 17, 2021 5:11 AM Sumiko Keil, Mercedes Martinez

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents rescue a group of nine migrants after realizing they wouldn’t survive in the desert in this…

Arizona reports 332 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths

June 17, 2021 12:06 PM The Associated Press, Brandon Mejia

More than 3.4 million people in Arizona, or 48% are at least partially vaccinated. Another 3 million people, or 42% of the Arizona population, are…

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act, leaving it in place

June 26, 2021 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue and Chandelis Duster, CNN The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Thursday in a decision that will…

Arizona lawmakers advance $100M fire fund in special session

June 17, 2021 4:50 AM The Associated Press, Cole Johnson

The Legislature is meeting in a special session called by Gov. Doug Ducey to quickly boost funding for firefighting and recovery efforts as the state…

Tips for hiking in Arizona heat

June 17, 2021 5:32 AM Sumiko Keil, Dominique Newland

Arizona State Parks says more than 200 hikers are rescued every year in Phoenix alone. But to keep you and your group safe, be sure to follow the…

California urges power conservation amid heatwave

June 17, 2021 4:55 AM The Associated Press

The California Independent System Operator issued a Flex Alert for Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., urging people to set their thermostats to 78…

New address for sex offenders in Yuma

June 16, 2021 12:22 PM Sumiko Keil, Christian Galeno

Police inform the community of three registered sex offenders with a new Yuma…

Baja California Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage In Third Attempt

June 16, 2021 11:42 PM Christian Galeno

MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA (KYMA/KECY) – Baja California’s Congress has widely approved same-sex marriage after various attempts in 2020 and 2019. The…

Keeping your pets safe this summer

June 16, 2021 5:51 PM Adonis Albright

The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) is reminding pet owners in the community to be vigilant with their pets during these hot summer temperatures.…

Activists voice concerns after officer involved shooting

June 16, 2021 8:35 PM KYMA News Team, Brandon Mejia

Residents in Calexico are concerned following the recent officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of one…

Local arts industry on the rebound after negative impact from pandemic

June 16, 2021 5:59 PM Cody Lee

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking longer than expected to send out grants to performing arts centers and live venues that were forced…