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An update on the brush fire that ignited near the River's Edge RV Resort in Winterhaven. The post Brush fire burns total of 124 acres appeared first on KYMA.

Anyone with information regarding any suspect(s) featured in this article can contact the Yuma Police Department directly at (928) 783-4421. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME.

County Supervisor Lynne Pancrazi says the county is back on track, thanks to everybody making sacrifices during the pandemic. The post Three years since the first reported COVID case in Yuma appeared first on KYMA.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Dry conditions will continue through today with considerable cloud cover and temps remaining below normal. A potent storm system will impact the region beginning Tuesday, brining rainfall with long term flooding impacts, breezy to windy conditions, and continued below-normal temperatures. A drying trend is expected...

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - After a 3-2 victory over Gila Ridge back on Friday March 17, the Cibola Raiders came into Monday's road game against the Hawks looking for the same result. The Raiders wouldn't have to wait long to get to their second straight win over the Hawks,...

YUMA -- U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground’s (YPG) position at the forefront of Army transformation efforts is well-known and extends far beyond the developmental testing of things like Extended Range Canon Artillery. One recent example of YPG testing shaping the future force is the XM204 interim top attack munition,...

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) - The Yuma mother accused of trying to murder her teenage son by stabbing him will remain in treatment to continue her mental competency evaluation. The court obtained a report from the Yuma County Jail that showed Diana Diaz was again not fit to understand court proceedings.

YUMA -- Police in Yuma has been getting calls about fake jewelry scammers in the area. According to police, this “family” sets up in parking lots, at Interstate I8 on and off ramps, and sometimes on the side of the road asking for gas money or cash to help them get to another state. These people will offer what they claim is expensive jewelry at a discounted price so they can have the cash or any handouts as they are in need. If someone buys the jewelry, they find out it is fake when they go to sell it.

In a continued effort to ensure sustainability and economic prosperity, City of Yuma’s Economic Development office is providing small businesses within Yuma city limits with a two-year sponsored membership in the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA). ASBA’s membership provides connections to business leaders and entrepreneurs statewide, business development opportunities,...

YUMA -- Yuma Union High School District and the Humane Society of Yuma partnered to bring a little bit of joy to schools and offices. As part of HSOY’s “Dogs Day Out” program, a dog got to spend part of Wednesday, March 15, at Gila Ridge High School visiting classrooms in an approved area on campus. The dog, a boxer named “Ernesto,” has spent most of his young life in a kennel after coming to the Humane Society as a puppy less than a year ago. He also visited the YUHSD district office on March 2.

When should a mother be able to start collecting child support?. One state lawmaker believes it should start long before the baby is born. Capitol Media Services’ Howard Fischer is here to take a closer look at legislation that would fundamentally change Arizona law. Also, Yuma lawmaker Tim Dunn...

There will be lane restrictions on US 95 between Rifle Range Road (milepost 35) and Wellton Mohawk Canal Bridge (milepost 39) starting Monday, March 20. The post Lane restrictions on US 95 near Yuma beginning March 20 appeared first on KYMA.

An 18-year-old boxer from Yuma has gone professional and started off his career with a victory in San Luis, Mexico. The post Local boxer goes professional, wins first match appeared first on KYMA.

Going to the Coffee Bean every Sunday of the month, it’s an event where car enthusiasts get together, have coffee, and hangout. The post Car enthusiasts meets at local coffee shop for Cars and Coffee appeared first on KYMA.

The Yuma City Council voted Wednesday night on several road improvement projects including one heavily used roadway. The post New road improvements on the way to Yuma appeared first on KYMA.

FELICITY, Ca. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma Marine Corps received recognition from the Museum of History and Humanity in Granite.  The recognition was given as part of the 25th anniversary of the Korean War monument and for their remarkable service to our community.  Local officials were also in attendance.  "We are building a monument in Granite," The post Yuma Marine Corps recognized in Felicity appeared first on KYMA.

The annual “make it and take it home” event for children and their families, the 30th Children’s Festival of the Arts will return 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, April 22, on Yuma’s historic downtown Main Street. And now is the time for organizations and vendors who want to be a part of it to get involved.

A Yuma County native and indigenous woman is making it big in the beauty industry. The post Yuma County native returns home to launch beauty line at JCPenney’s appeared first on KYMA.

YUMA -- The City of Yuma Police Department has been informing the community about impaired driving details for St. Patrick's Day weekend. Additional officers will be used to rove city streets looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. These DUI patrols are, in addition to regularly scheduled patrol officers, all looking for the signs of an impaired driver behind the wheel.

Yuma International Airport will be getting some upgrades after receiving a grant of $1.1 million. The post Yuma International Airport to receive more than $1 million in federal funds to upgrade flooring appeared first on KYMA.