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Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition and Sheriff’s Office launch fentanyl awareness campaign
The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition and Sheriff’s Office are working together on their campaign to fight fentanyl in Yuma County. The post Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition and Sheriff’s Office launch fentanyl awareness campaign appeared first on KYMA.
FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: High heat and humidity continues through Friday
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - A strong ridge of high pressure will continue in the region resulting in above-normal and excessive heat. A monsoonal flow will continue to steer moisture into the Desert Southwest, this will keep us humid with possible storm chances through the work week. An Excessive Heat...
Pet Talk: Meet Wyatt and Waylon
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - It’s time to meet our pets of the week. Wyatt is 1 year old and Waylon is approximately 3 years old. They are both male cattle dogs and each weigh about 40 lbs. Wyatt and Waylon have great personalities and a positive energy level.
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Arson suspect arrested for Arizona wildfire that destroyed 21 homes
SAN CARLOS, Ariz. — A 22-year-old San Carlos Apache Tribe member has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Watch Fire, which destroyed several homes and burned hundreds of acres in eastern Arizona. Keanu Dude was arrested on July 23 for allegedly being involved in starting the wildfire. “It...
How much did Arizonans wager in sports in May?
PHOENIX — Sports bettors in Arizona were busy in May of 2024, a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming reveals. Bettors in Arizona wagered about $568.5 million in sports in May, which is a 25.9% increase from May of last year. Sports betting became legal in Arizona...
Severe thunderstorm warning north of Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued north of Yuma, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS says this warning affects La Paz July 23 until 6:55 p.m. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and...
Arizona state senator accused of speeding loses endorsement of key police group
A major police organization withdrew its endorsement of Sen. Justine Wadsack Tuesday after she called a traffic ticket for excessive speeding "political persecution." Wadsack, R-Marana, was recorded on police radar driving 71 mph in a 35 mph zone on March 15. Because legislative immunity protected her from an immediate ticket, Tucson police waited...
School vouchers intended to save taxpayer money blew a massive hole in Arizona's budget
This story was originally published by ProPublica. In 2022, Arizona pioneered the largest school voucher program in the history of education. Under a new law, any parent in the state, no matter how affluent, could get a taxpayer-funded voucher worth up to tens of thousands of dollars to spend on private school tuition,...
Fentanyl overdoses decreasing in all categories except teens, research shows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Two fentanyl cases in the spotlight Tuesday in our state. In one case, an Arizona man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for selling fentanyl and fleeing from law enforcement. In another case, a Buckeye man pleaded guilty for his involvement in a scheme that shipped...
Crews making good progress against Romero and Circle fires in rural Arizona
PHOENIX – Crews are making good progress controlling two wildfires in rural Arizona near Kearny, officials said Tuesday. The Romero Fire and Circle Fire have both stabilized in recent days, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Romero Fire consumed 7,000 acres about 13 miles...
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