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Arizona man arrested for allegedly shooting at sheriff's helicopter

Arizona man arrested for allegedly shooting at sheriff's helicopter

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An Arizona man has been arrested on suspicion of firing a gun at a sheriff's helicopter flying over Yuma County.See the Story

Superintendent shares reflections ahead of retirement

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Superintendent shares reflections ahead of retirement

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Jamie Sheldahl, who led Yuma Elementary School District One as its superintendent since 2016, shared some insights as he prepares to embrace retirement.See the Story

Trial dates set for Yuma man accused of sexually abusing child

Trial dates set for Yuma man accused of sexually abusing child

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Trial dates have been set for the case of a Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child. 48-year-old Randall Medders is facing five counts of child molestation, five counts of child abuse and ten counts of aggravated assault with sexual motivation. The alleged abuse happened between 2021 and 2022. Medders rejected the state's plea offer which would have sent him to prison for 17 years, putting him on lifetime probatio…Read Article

A Cut Above: Chef Jonathan’s Carrot Slaw Salad with Thick Carrot Peels

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Yuma, Ariz. - (KWST) This is a perfect salad to put together, and I promise you will find yourself going back for more. Ingredients: For the Salad: • 4 large carrots, peeled into thick ribbons or strips • 1 cup sesame seeds (toasted if preferred) • Fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1/4 cup) • Fresh mint, chopped (about 1/4 cup) • Fresh dill, chopped (about 1/4 cup) For the Dressing: • 1/2 cup sesame oil • 1/2 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons lemon jui…Yuma · Yuma Read Article

Plays of the Year: #15-11

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We break into the top 15 of our high school plays of the year countdown. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - We continue to countdown the top 25 high school plays from the 2024-2025 school year. 15. Imperial's Rashad Robinson's rushing touchdown against Calexico. 14. Yuma Catholic's Darryl Coleman throws up the deuces during long touchdown reception. 13. Yuma Catholic's Hunter Hancock drags a defender on way to the endzone against Northwest Christian. 12…Yuma · Yuma Read Article

Sergeant takes the stand in twins accused of murder trial

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Wednesday, the jury heard from Yuma Police Sergeant Nickolas Davis who recounted the night the crime took place. The jury also heard police cam audio from the night of the arrests for the twins accused of murder. Davis says there were a couple of women crying outside the home when he arrived. When he entered the house he says he witnessed officers attempting life-saving measures on the victim, 15-year-old Cesar Aguilar…Yuma · Yuma Read Article

Yuma County Board of Supervisors adopts new waste tire disposal tipping fees

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Board of Supervisors has adopted new waste tire disposal tipping fees."This is the first time in over 20 years that we have increased our waste tire tipping fees, and in that time, the cost has significantly increased and including the volume of tires that we receive," said Yuma County Public Works Director Kelly Fricke. The new fees are aligned with the new statewide Arizona Department of Environmental…Yuma · Yuma Read Article

Man hospitalized in Yuma crash due to speeding

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Public input needed for Yuma transportation plans

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Yuma and the Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) are asking for the public's input for their latest proposed transportation plans. They say these proposed plans will improve traffic and safety through roadway and intersection upgrades for the long, mid, and short term. The plans include enhancements to biking, pedestrian, and public transit networks. Fernando Villegas, the Senior Transportation P…Yuma · Yuma Read Article

Yuma Rural Development Office to stay open

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YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - After pushback from Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), the Yuma Rural Development Office is staying open. The USDA had planned to close the office as part of a broader lease termination effort, but changed course after Senator Gallego intervened. Local leaders say the office is important for rural communities, helping secure over $600 million in grants and loans across southern Arizona. "On behalf of our entire c…Yuma · Yuma Read Article

Yuma Police Department gives their annual report at City Council work session

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department (YPD) gave their 2024 annual report at Tuesday's Yuma City Council work session. According to the report, there was an 80% decrease in homicides in 2024, with only two occurring. However, YPD Chief Thomas Garrity says these are hard to control. "What we're trying to do is we try and reduce domestic homicides and that's through education, through productivity, making sure that we arrest people…Yuma · Yuma Read Article

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