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Bystander intervenes in armed robbery by two teens
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A 61-year-old man attempted to stop an armed robbery, according to the Yuma Police Department (YPD). YPD says officers responded to a call about an armed robbery on July 23 at about 5:28 p.m., in the area of E. 24th Street. Two teens, a 16...
Phoenix drunken driving deaths soared last year
Fatalities in drunken-driving accidents within Phoenix city limits doubled in 2023 over the prior year and accounted for over a third of all crash deaths recorded in Phoenix. Data from the state Department of Transportation’s 2023 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report show that 109 of all 307 crash fatalities in Phoenix far exceeded the 51 DUI deaths in 2022.
Tempe man, clinic linked to $85.6M in fraud schemes
A local man and an unrelated Tempe clinic are the focus of separate state and federal cases alleging over $85.6 million in Medicaid and Medicare fraud. A federal indictment accuses Adam Mutwol, 45, of Tempe, of conspiring with Gilbert Nurse practitioner Daud Koloesho, 44, to illegally bill the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and American Indian Health Program (AIHP) for substance abuse treatments that earned them over $51.6 million in illicit payments.
Prep Football Summer Series: Yuma Catholic
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)- Yuma Catholic head coach Rhett Stallworth sits down in the studio with Chas Messman in the latest edition of our Prep Football Summer Series to talk all things Shamrock football. Article Topic Follows: Friday Night Lights. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. KYMA KECY is committed to...
Arizona Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for July 23, 2024
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play. ...
Schools should consult lawyer about whether to follow new Title IX rules, Horne says
The Arizona Department of Education urged schools to consult their lawyers before following federal regulations that seek to expand sex-based discrimination protections to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Those federal protections will require schools to let students access bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity regardless of biological sex. Courts...
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...
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