
Samantha Byrd
Multimedia Journalist at KYMA-TV (Yuma, AZ)
Yuma, AZ | Reporter & anchor | Miss Ocean to Ocean 2024 | @Cronkite_ASU alum
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1 month ago |
kyma.com | Samantha Byrd |Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma County is widely known for its agricultural and military history, but in recent years, the area has seen a growing arts and culture scene. Dance, art and music form a vibrant heartbeat that connects the Yuma community, offering entertainment to the audience and an outlet for the artist. Ballet Yuma, a local dance studio, might be where young people take their first steps into creativity.
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2 months ago |
kyma.com | Dillon Fuhrman |Samantha Byrd
MARICOPA, Ariz. (CNN, KYMA/KECY) - An woman from Maricopa, Arizona, is describing the moment she gave birth on the side of the road. It happened a month ago, and while she and her baby boy are doing fine now, the ordeal she went through nearly cost her her life. "This is Mister Caden Thomas Vuya. He is a month and a couple days," said Shelby Vuja, Caden's mother. A bundle of joy cozy in the arms of his mother. It's been an eventful month. "I was 36 weeks and 4 days," Vuja shared.
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2 months ago |
kyma.com | Dillon Fuhrman |Samantha Byrd
U.S. Army Heraldry Directorate By CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd New today at 6:57 AM Published February 17, 2025 7:14 AM (CNN, KYMA/KECY) - Scores of firings are underway at the Department of Education (DoE) and Small Business Administration. It's part of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's government efficiency efforts to shrink the federal workforce.
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2 months ago |
kyma.com | Dillon Fuhrman |Samantha Byrd
Government of Japan Standard / (CC BY 4.0) By CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd New today at 5:43 AM Published February 17, 2025 5:54 AM (CNN, KYMA/KECY) - Pope Francis is in stable condition as he continues to get treatment for bronchitis. The pope has been recovering at a Rome hospital for at least two nights. According to the Vatican, the pope is pulling back from some of his duties, including leading certain prayers.
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2 months ago |
kyma.com | Samantha Byrd
New Published February 8, 2025 10:52 AM Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with Chef Jonathan Palacio in the 27th episode of News 11's cooking segment exclusive to Sunrise at 6:00am. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - This is a perfect recipe to stay on track during the Super Bowl, while maintaining that high protein intake on game day.
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