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Arizona Edition Friday: Yuma Mayor, TAVR at YRMC, and Somerton High wraps year one
01:45-20:45 - Chris McDaniel sits down with Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls to talk about recent border actions by state and federal parties and the city budget. 21:40-30:30 - State and Regional News with reports from KJZZ's Fronteras Desk, Arizona News Connection, and the KAWC News Team. 31:00-48:35 - Chris McDaniel...
Local family hosts its 17th Annual Father’s Day Lunch for Somerton seniors
A local family hosted its 17th annual Father's Day Lunch for senior citizens from Somerton. The post Local family hosts its 17th Annual Father’s Day Lunch for Somerton seniors appeared first on KYMA.
Yuma County Sheriff's Office Investigates Homicide After Man Found Dead in San Luis Canal
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is currently conducting a murder investigation following the discovery of a 29-year-old man's body in a canal in San Luis, Arizona. The victim, identified as Eric Cruz, was found deceased in a vehicle near Avenue G and County 21st Street on June 6, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. Authorities have determined that Cruz was the victim of a homicide, yet no suspects have been taken into custody.
Winning $354,000 lottery ticket sold in Arizona
YUMA, Ariz. — A Fantasy 5 ticket purchased in southern Arizona is now worth more than $350,000 after Thursday's drawing. The Arizona Lottery said a ticket bought at a Speedway near Frontage and Fortuna roads in Yuma has yielded a jackpot worth $354,000. The winning Fantasy 5 numbers for June 6 were 2, 7, 13, 22 and 29.
Gregory Dickens was sentenced to death for murder. Was it actually because he was gay?
When the sun sets on Yuma—a small southwestern city along the U.S.-Mexico border that housed Arizona’s first prison—orange, purple, and red hues drench the landscape. The mountains that flank the city’s only highway cast shadows over sweeping lettuce farms that creep into the desert brush. That...
Excessive heat warning for Tucson, Pima County on Thursday & Friday
Parts of Southern Arizona could see "dangerously hot" temperatures as high as 111degrees on Thursday and Friday, particularly the Tucson metro area and the western deserts, with temperatures in Phoenix and Yuma possibly reaching 114 degrees during the heat wave. An excessive heat warning will be in effect from Thursday...
Local organizations share heat-related tips to keep in mind this Summer
Valeria Rodriguez talked to local organizations about tips to keep in mind as temperatures rise. The post Local organizations share heat-related tips to keep in mind this Summer appeared first on KYMA.
Transportation Plan finalized for vehicle access north of Yuma
The Imperial Hills Travel and Transportation Management Plan Environmental Assessment identified vehicle routes that could be made around Imperial Dam and Martinez Lake. The post Transportation Plan finalized for vehicle access north of Yuma appeared first on KYMA.
Arizona Western holds summer basketball camp
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Western College held their annual summer basketball camp this week. Over 137 local kids tipped off their summer with the camp. "This was the biggest summer basketball camp that we've ever had here at Arizona Western College," AWC head men's basketball coach Kyle Isaacs said. "Our main goal is to get the kids off the couch, off the Nintendos. Then of course is to have fun."
School Board Candidates to host meet & greet
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma community is invited to come by a meet & greet to meet school board candidates. Jimmie K's, located at 11361 S Foothills Blvd., will be holding the event Wednesday, Jun 19 at 5 p.m. The Meet & Greet will be hosted by the Colorado River Tea Party.
Cooking with Chef Lucy – Strawberries and Cream
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Chef Lucy with Top Mealz whips up a quick and delicious snack using very little ingredients that the whole family will enjoy. Strawberries are rich in vitamins and minerals. They are a great source of B vitamins, such as vitamin B6, folic acid and niacin.
One person dead in motorcycle crash, YPD investigates
In a press release, the crash happened at 2:06am in the area of S. 4th Avenue and W. 4th Street where a 25-year-old man, riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, was traveling southbound when he lost control, hit a curb and crashed into a fence. The post One person dead in motorcycle crash, YPD investigates appeared first on KYMA.
CBS 13 SPORTS: New Yuma Catholic volleyball coach returns to her alma mater
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - We talk to Yuma Catholic's new volleyball coach, and a look ahead to an upcoming football tournament for Yuma area schools, all in Friday's sportscast. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep...
Gerg appointed as new Yuma Catholic girls basketball coach
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Anthony Gerg has been appointed as the new head girls basketball coach at Yuma Catholic. Gerg has previously coached at both Cibola and Somerton High Schools. Gerg plans to build the Shamrock program around four pillars. "One is positive attitude," Gerg said. "Everything is, being...
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