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As immigrants continue to cross into our area, one local organization is helping to ease the burden for others. Over at the Regional Center For Border Health, buses transporting immigrants have been departing since January of this year. The post Local non-profit speaks out on helping transport immigrants appeared first on KYMA.

There is a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the project on Thursday, May 26th, at 6 p.m. The post Somerton celebrates skate park ribbon-cutting ceremony appeared first on KYMA.

YUMA, ARIZONA – In the first four months of 2020, some 300 people illegally crossed into the U.S. near Yuma, Arizona. This year, the total is 27,000. Hundreds of people have been crossing every day — men, women and children walking through a gap in the border wall.

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is calling for answers about why a suspected terrorist was released into the U.S. by Border Patrol -- and why it took two weeks for him to be picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "I write today with grave concern over...

PHOENIX — On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security dropped more than 100 migrants off at a Valley church after driving them down from detention centers in Yuma. The men and women were welcomed with open arms, food and water as they continue their journey seeking asylum in the United States.

YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) - It was business as usual in Yuma Wednesday, with migrants crossing by the Morelos Dam and Border Patrol agents picking them up. Concerns over border security were back in the spotlight this week as an Iraqi national was arrested in Ohio Tuesday by federal agents, charged with plotting to assassinate former President George W. Bush.

It’s difficult not to think about border security in Yuma County, as the Yuma Sector is known as one of the nation’s highest apprehension locations. The post SPECIAL REPORT: A day at the border appeared first on KYMA.

Despite a federal judge’s ruling last week that kept the Title 42 health order in place at the southern border, illegal crossings into Texas and Arizona from Mexico surged over the weekend, according to a new report. Federal data obtained by the Washington Examiner revealed that apprehensions made by...

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Several offices, including Yuma City Hall, will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Yuma City Hall will also be closed on Friday, May 27 due to its normal rotating schedule. Garbage collection have changed days, so Yuma residents should expect their garbage...

Arizona Senators voted Monday against a bill that would have outlawed or restricted ballot drop boxes. The post Republican-backed bill fails at Senate level appeared first on KYMA.

Title 42 will remain in place until further notice, but that won’t bring much relief to the Regional Center for Border Health in Somerton. It will continue to screen, house and transport hundreds of asylum seekers every day even with the public health policy in place. President and CEO...

Historic drought conditions are impacting critical infrastructure that provides water and power to the region, like the Hoover Dam, and Lakes Mead and Powell. The post Southwest water shortage expected to get worse appeared first on KYMA.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholl's talks about border security the day Title 42 was set to be lifted. The post Exclusive: Yuma Mayor talks about Title 42 appeared first on KYMA.

The U.S. reported over 700,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 22, bringing the total count to more than 82.1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 993,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In […]

San Luis, Arizona — The City of San Luis offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Emergency and law enforcement services will remain available. Residents will be able to access the...

Because of a federal court ruling, Title 42 did not expire on May 23 but that news may not have reached all asylum seekers. The post Migrants continue to seek asylum at Yuma border appeared first on KYMA.

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from ending Title 42, which was scheduled to end May 23. The Trump-era public health order, which aimed to slow the spread of COVID-19, will continue, setting up what is likely to be a lengthy legal battle. Douglas Nicholls is the mayor...

With Memorial Day around the corner, many city services close in honor of the holiday. Below is your quick reference list for all the closures happening in Tucson and Yuma Cities. City of Tucson. All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, May 30th for...