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2 days ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - In the previous three days, there has been a minimum of three vehicle fire in Yuma, now the Yuma Fire Department and a local mechanic share some advice on how to help prevent this from happening. “That’s why those lights were made you know, as soon as they pop up you have to bring it into the shop that way we can inspect it and make sure everything is okay," said Isaac Garcia. Garcia is the owner of Garcia Automotive and Tires Shop.
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3 days ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - After nearly two years, Paul Brierley has been confirmed as the new Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture. “You know ultimately what drives me is keeping agriculture viable,” Brierley says. As the director he will oversee many things like inspections, licensing, and ensuring that both the food and workers are safe.
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4 days ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Wheat is a rotation crop that is grown locally to break up the cycle between growing the same crop every season. It allows for different fertizilers to be introduced to keep soil health high. But aside from selling the product, Anthony Gallardo, a research technician at the local U of A Cooperative Extension, shares why this crop is so beneficial.
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4 days ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Rural Metro Fire has responded to an RV park fire late Tuesday morning. The fire took place at Yuma River RV Park, located in the area of E. County 5 1/2 Street, near Levee Road. According to a reporter on scene, the fire looks like it's just about out. KYMA will keep you updated on this developing story.
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5 days ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Locals throughout Yuma County share mixed reviews about the United States bombing of Iran. Some locals, like Latosha Hosko. fear the retaliation could have led to more violence. “Now we have to be terrified and pray every day that nothing happens and leave it in God’s hands you know, there’s only so much we can do you know, I didn’t vote for him,” said Hosko. While other locals like Walt Loomis feel it's something that needed to be done.
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1 week ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Multiple politicians such as Senators Ruben Gallego, Tim Dunn and Brian Fernandez advocated for the USDA office to remain open. “Politics aside, all of us are here just to make sure that our community is able to prosper,” Senator Fernandez says. The Department of Government Efficiency, otherwise known as D.O.G.E., planned to close the office for cost-saving purposes. Senator Dunn says keeping the doors open affects more than just agriculture.
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1 week ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Multiple politicians such as U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego and State Senators Tim Dunn and Brian Fernandez advocated for the USDA office to remain open. "Politics aside, all of us are here just to make sure that our community is able to prosper," State Senator Fernandez says. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) planned to close the office for cost-saving purposes. State Senator Dunn says keeping the doors open affects more than just agriculture.
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1 week ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - 45-year-old Alfredo Enriquez Flores had his plea deal rejected by Judge Roger Nelson Thursday morning. Judge Nelson felt that the suspect did not show remorse during the sentencing hearing that day. “I’m really kind of flabbergasted that the defendant did not even offer anything, I don’t see any remorse at all, nothing, and that changes my mind about the acceptability of the plea under the circumstances,” said the judge.
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1 week ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
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.
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1 week ago | 
kyma.com | Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - On Tuesday's HomeGrown report, we highlighted Sudan grass, one of the popular summer Yuma agricultural products. While the city is famous for its winter produce, the soil doesn't rest during the summer months. Lettuce in the fields is now replaced with ten-foot-tall fields of sudan grass. The grass is grown for hay to feed livestock and planting seed production.
