City looking to acquire ownership of historic Yuma properties
Tonight the Yuma City Council will vote to acquire ownership of two historic…
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Local school wins top safety committee award
In a press release, Somerton High School received a $10,000 “safety committee” award during YUHSD’s monthly Governing Board meeting on…
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RFK Jr. plans to end his presidential campaign
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to end his campaign and endorse former President Donald Trump, according to two…
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32-year-old man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor faces 13 felony counts
KYMA recently received indictment documents in regards to 32-year-old Samuel Macias, who was arrested in Glendale, Arizona after Yuma police received…
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Yuma’s rocking historical landmark gains local celebrity stardom
One boulder has been the talk of the town for months, as people continue hitting the what is known as the “Wendy’s Rock,” leaving cars stuck and in…
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Eight candidates run for a seat on the El Centro City Council
On Wednesday, we highlight three candidates who are running for a seat on the council: John Marty Ellett, Bill Caldwell and Claudia…
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobb speaks at Kansas Democratic Delegation breakfast
The Kansas Democratic Delegation held a breakfast Wednesday morning in Chicago, ahead of the third day of the Democratic National Convention…
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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck
According to court documents, Lopez filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and listed April 26, 2024 as the date of…
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Tracking higher humidity with rain and storm chances for Wednesday
Monsoonal moisture will move in on Wednesday bringing slightly cooler temperatures, but it will be very humid. Also, tracking greater chances for…
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Local political leaders mingle in Chicago
Several local leaders are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this…
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Ruben Gallego defends Yuma’s local air quality
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego is sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to be more flexible and not punish Yuma for…
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Manufactured home catches fire in area of Los Angeles Avenue
A manufactured home caught fire caused by an electrical issue, according to Wellton Fire Department…
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Local photographer finds another invasive water snake
Another watersnake was found on camera in Yuma, this time eating a bullfrog. Last week we followed the story of an invasive watersnake not native to…
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Yuma County winners announced after recount
The recount results are in for two very tight races in Yuma County, showing the top two vote getters still got enough votes to win their…
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Migrants deaths on the decline at Calexico border
At the Calexico border, Mexican migrant deaths are on the…
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Local nutrition shop creates a Deployment Box to donate to local Marines
A local nutrition store is collecting donations and food to send to 300 local marines currently on…
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Over $5M worth of meth disguised as watermelon found in shipment
Over $5 million worth meth was uncovered within a shipment of watermelons at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility, according to U.S. Customs and Border…
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Semi-truck crashes into pole causing traffic signal outage in Dogwood Road area
A semi-truck crashed into a traffic signal pole on the evening of August 19, according to Imperial County Department of Public…
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Arizona judge to announce winner of Democratic primary recount for US House race
The winner of a Democratic primary election that triggered a recount for an open congressional seat in Arizona will be announced…
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Excessive heat returns on Tuesday, and higher moisture by the midweek
Excessive heat returns back into the Desert Southwest for Tuesday. Then higher moisture will move in by the midweek cooling down our temperatures and…
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