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Eyewitness recounts Yuma police shooting that left man hospitalized
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — While an officer-involved shooting in Yuma last week remains under investigation, a neighbor who witnessed it unfold says police used excessive force. In a pre-recorded video posted on Facebook last week, Yuma Police Chief Thomas Garrity said officers responded to calls about a man “being disorderly” and threatening to kill people and their dog shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday. When officers arrived in the neighborhood near 10th Street and Magnolia Avenue, the chief said the threats continued.
YFD responds to three different fires in one night
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to three fires during the late night hours on Monday. YFD says the three incidents were not related and that "there is no reason to believe any of the fires were intentionally set." The post YFD responds to three different fires in one night appeared first on KYMA.
Yuma nightclub attempted murder suspect charged
The Yuma man accused of trying to murder several people outside of a local strip club was back in court today where he was formally charged. The post Yuma nightclub attempted murder suspect charged appeared first on KYMA.
YPD and DEA to host National Take Back Initiative
In a press release, the event is to "give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft left by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs." The post YPD and DEA to host National Take Back Initiative appeared first on KYMA.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temps to continue rising towards mid 90’s range
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Benign weather with dry conditions and above normal temperatures are expected through the next seven day. High temperatures will run 10-15 degrees above normal through the next week with daily highs in the nineties and potential first 100 degree highs by next week. Article Topic...
On the Road in Arizona: This historic Yuma site was used to store drugs seized at U.S.-Mexico border
Stations across the state are profiling notable highway markers in On the Road in Arizona. The four-part series is a collaboration between public radio stations KJZZ, AZPM, KAWC and KNAU. Before there was a United States Border Patrol, the customs service was the first line of defense along the U.S.-Mexico...
Local law enforcement agencies to participate in Torch Run 2024
In a press release sent by the Yuma Police Department (YPD), the event "will return as a relay with each agency carrying and passing on the Flame of Hope." The post Local law enforcement agencies to participate in Torch Run 2024 appeared first on KYMA.
News 11 Weather: Turning up the heat
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Temperatures Tuesday will run about 10 degrees warmer than Monday before afternoon highs further warm into the low to mid 90s starting Wednesday. Above normal temperatures will continue through the latter half of this week and into next week as lower desert highs climb into the 90s each day.
Temperatures quickly heating-up
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - It's a cool and calm start to the work week however, temperatures will quickly rise as a ridge of high pressure will build back into the Desert Southwest within the next couple of days. Daytime highs will return back into the 90s by the middle...
University of Arizona Yuma Cooperative Extension receives money for new building
The University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension in Yuma will be receiving an extension worth $5.5 million. The post University of Arizona Yuma Cooperative Extension receives money for new building appeared first on KYMA.
City of Yuma receives more money for transportation hub
Recently, the Arizona State Transportation Board awarded Yuma a $3.58 million match grant for the planned transportation hub at Hotel Del Sol. The post City of Yuma receives more money for transportation hub appeared first on KYMA.
33rd Annual Four Valleys of the Sun Open Karate Championship taking place next week
In a press release, the tournament will take place in Southwest High School in El Centro on Saturday, April 27, with more than 30 dojos from four different valleys, Imperial, Coachella, Yuma and Mexicali, participating in the tournament. The post 33rd Annual Four Valleys of the Sun Open Karate Championship taking place next week appeared first on KYMA.
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