United Blood Services low on donors due to Zika virus
YUMA, Ariz- United Blood Services needs your help in getting more blood donors. due to the Zika virus risk, a large blood drive was cancelled in San Luis. The Zika virus can be transmitted to people...
View ArticleHundreds attend the Yuma Career Festival
YUMA, Ariz. – More than 200 people lined up at the Yuma Career Center hoping to get a job as the Yuma Job Festival kicked off offering dozens of job opportunities. There were 35 businesses with job...
View ArticleNew appointed judge looks to better serve Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz- The Arizona Supreme Court has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to be Presiding Judge of Yuma county. Her appointment comes after Judge John Nelson announced his retirement. Cruz said, “I really...
View ArticleThe future of unmanned aircrafts in our military
YUMA, Ariz. – There are over 32 individual unmanned aircraft more commonly known as drones taking flight every week at Yuma Proving Ground, testing new technology that can potentially be used by our...
View ArticleDrones: What you need to know, part one
YUMA, Ariz.- Drones have taken flight throughout the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration reports more than 400,00 drones were sold during the recent holiday season. “Drones are one of...
View ArticleYuma Lettuce Days teaches 3rd graders agriculture
“We learned about broccoli and we looked at a fly’s leg in the lab,” said Jace Campuzano, a 3rd grader at George Washington Carver Elementary School. 3rd graders like Campuzano got to enjoy lettuce...
View ArticleDISH Network agreement reached
KECY FOX 9 and ABC 5 is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached with DISH Network. That means that KECY FOX 9 and ABC 5 newscasts and programming will remain on the DISH channel lineup. KECY...
View ArticleTucson Bishop set to do mass at Food Bank to celebrate year of mercy
YUMA, Ariz- This Saturday the Yuma Food Bank will be celebrating high school students, adults and everyone who’s volunteered at the food bank to celebrate the year of mercy asked by Pope Francis....
View ArticleOne man is dead after forcing entry into apartment
YUMA, Ariz.- A man forced entry into a residence at Medpark Apartments, Friday night. 48-year-old Thomas Selitto knocked on apartment door and the when homeowner opened door, Selitto forced himself...
View ArticleLocal RV park raises money for ‘Homes for Our Troops’
YUMA, Ariz. – Country Roads R.V. Village is helping raise money for young veterans who have lost limbs from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The organization has more than 207 homes that have been...
View ArticleMan sets home on fire, followed by police pursuit
YUMA, Ariz. – A Yuma man led police on a 20 minute car chase after allegedly setting his trailer on fire and hijacking a car. Around 8 a.m. Monday morning, Yuma Fire Department received a call about a...
View ArticleArizona Corporation Commission holds public meetings in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. – The Arizona Corporations Commissioner (ACC) is in town to hear questions and concerns about water, power, and the economy in Yuma. Commissioner Andy Tobin arrived Monday and will be part...
View ArticleUSDA helps low-income families achieve American Dream
YUMA, Ariz. – Turning the key to a brand new home is a dream many people have. Now, the United States Agricultural Department (USDA) is helping low-income families achieve home ownership. USDA...
View ArticleDriver crashes into antenna post in Somerton
SOMERTON, Ariz. – A driver and passenger were sent to the hospital after they crashed into an antenna post of a groundwater monitoring well. Somerton Cocopah fire crews say the driver swerved to avoid...
View ArticleProp 123 would bring in more than $3 billion to public schools
YUMA, Ariz- Members of the community came out to the Yuma Civic Center to learn about Arizona Proposition 123 and what it stands for. A prop that would allow $3.5 billion in additional education...
View ArticleZika seminars in Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz. – As the Zika virus continues to spread all over the world, healthcare officials in Yuma county are taking preventative measures in making sure the community is educated on the illness. Dr....
View ArticleArizona Corporation Commission educates the public
YUMA, Ariz. – The Arizona Corporation Commission wants to know if you have any questions or concerns with water and power in Yuma county. Commissioner of ACC, Andy Tobin, is doing an eight month tour...
View ArticleMan accused of burning mobile home and fleeing from police in court
YUMA, AZ- The man who set a mobile home up in flames and later robbed a car faced a judge Wednesday afternoon to hear his charges. Around 8 a.m. Monday morning 42 year old Juan Luis Becerra-Benitez...
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