Making a Difference: Bud Johnson President of the NAACP- Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. – “It can be hectic at times, it can be discouraging, but it can also be encouraging when I find that people are listening,” says John Johnson, President of the NAACP Yuma Chapter. It’s...
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Yuma police report more BB gun damages
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) has reported more BB gun damage in Yuma. Police say Monday night someone caused $5,500 worth of damage to 21 vehicles. It happened in two different...
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Mardi Gras theme for “My Y Week”
YUMA, Ariz.- In time for the first day of Mardi Gras, the Yuma Family YMCA is highlighting their youth programs with a Fat Tuesday theme for “My Y Week”. De Ann Lyda, business manager at the YMCA,...
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Domestic Violence: Victim says save a life
YUMA, Ariz. – After many prominent cases of domestic violence in which NFL players were allegedly involved in crimes against women, Super Bowl Sunday was a platform to promote anti-violence. According...
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YPD actively searching for BB gun shooter
YUMA, Ariz- Police say they’re actively searching for the person or persons responsible of multiple BB gun shootings on Monday night causing several thousands of dollars worth in vehicle damage. PIO...
View ArticleResidents posting about crime activity online before alerting authorities
FOOTHILLS, Ariz.- Yuma Foothills residents are taking to the internet to report crimes hours even days before informing local authorities. The reports claim a rise in crime near their homes. Captain...
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Armed robbery at Yuma subway
YUMA, Ariz. – A man was caught on camera threatening a cashier with a supposed weapon at a Yuma subway restaurant late last night. Yuma police say the unidentified man entered the subway on South...
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Murder suspect appears back in court to hear his charges
YUMA, Ariz.- 19-year old Jose Sorto and 24-year-old Francisco Hernandez both day laborers are both being accused of murdering 27-year-old Emmanuel Alvarenga-Navarette a day laborer. Navarette’s body...
View ArticleFirefighters discuss ammonia safety
YUMA, Ariz.- Hundreds of firefighters throughout the desert southwest came out to the Yuma Civic Center to learn from the leading ammonia experts about the uses and dangers of ammonia on Ammonia Safety...
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KSWT EXCLUSIVE: “GANGS IN THE DESERT SOUTHWEST” PT.1
YUMA, Ariz. – There’s an ongoing battle on our streets, a war not fought for patriotism or liberty but for money and power. They use fear and terror as a weapon, sometimes resulting in death. “Gangs...
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Yuma man sentenced after fatal crash
Update – February 12, 2016 YUMA, Ariz. – A Yuma man responsible of fatally crashing into another car while fleeing from police is sentenced today. 20-year old Daniel Ruiz was in Yuma county superior...
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Yuma gift shop prepares for Valentine’s Day
One Yuma gift shop is preparing to sell over 100 stuffed animals this Valentine’s Day weekend. Ester’s gift shop has opened every Valentine’s Day weekend for the last six years. It’s run by two sisters...
View Article“Caught in the Front lines”: What to consider if an active shooter strikes
YUMA, Ariz. – The most recent mass shooting in America killed in San Bernardino, California killed 14 people, seriously injured 22 and devastated the nation yet again. Closer to home, 73-year-old Carey...
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Three suspects arrested for air rifle damage
YUMA, Ariz.- Three suspects are arrested for causing $1,900 worth of criminal damage by shooting multiple car windows with an air rifle, Friday night. The three suspects, one man and two women in...
View ArticleThe inside story of gang life.
YUMA, Ariz.- Giving your life to a gang can lead to negative consequences in life such as: life behind bars, drug and alcohol addiction, and death. We spoke to four former gang members who have given...
View ArticleYuma Jaycee Silver Spur Rodeo parade has a special act
YUMA, Ariz.- Thousands of Yuma residents lined 4th avenue Saturday morning as the floats passed by at the Silver Spur Rodeo parade. The Silver Spurs celebrate more than 71 years of rodeo in Yuma this...
View ArticleMaking a Difference: The Murray Family
YUMA, Ariz.- “A lot of people don’t know about YPG, or actually know where it’s located, but that we’re here, and we are here to help and support the community” says Deborah Murray Yuma High School...
View ArticleStaying protected from door-to-door salesmen
YUMA, Ariz.- Over the past weekend Winter Garden a retirement community in Yuma had several complaints with a door to door sales team. Residents say a team of salesmen would knock on their door and ask...
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Gas Prices continue to get lower across the Desert Southwest
YUMA, Ariz- Gas prices keep dropping throughout the Desert Southwest, with the cheapest spot in Phoenix at just $1.38 per gallon! So now it’s time to say goodbye to the rising prices at the gas...
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Local flu numbers down despite state rise
YUMA, Ariz. – A Walgreens’ study has recently ranked Arizona as the state with the most flu activity in the country. However, the Yuma County Health Department has 35 reported cases of the flu this...
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