Happy Track MX Park in Yuma opens under new management

KYMA on August 11, 2025

Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – An MX park recently opened up in Yuma and the new owners are ready to draw in bike riders near and far.

The park is located at 13000 S Carlotta Ave, in the area of W. County 13th Street and the East Main Canal.

Co-owners Jeren Ostberg and Bobby Lee are preparing a local track for riders of all ages and experiences. Even in their short span of time, they have gotten a glimpse of how bright the future could be.

After spending close to ninety hours renovating the park in their first week of ownership, Happy Track opened up to the public and the results wowed the owners.

“When I seen the people that showed up, I was like ‘woah,’ I’m like, ‘they really did come,’ and it’s kind of, it’s, it’s, even to us it’s kind of, like, going way better than we thought. You know what I mean? It kind of lifts your morale to everybody because you see, kinda, that hope and light at the end of the tunnel.”

Even for owners who have dreamt of what they can turn the park into for riders of all ages, they have one priority set straight: make the bike park a special place for the younger generation.

“Where we can see this thing going surpasses anything I can fathom, but like I said, we’re trying to get all these little guys out here and just have somewhere to go to have an outlet to go out there and relieve stress, and bike therapy,” Ostberg shared.

Ostberg and Lee have rental bikes available for first-timers and are welcoming anyone to drive up with their own bikes. They are offering membership deals along with per-park trip fees and spectator fees.

You can follow them on Instagram and Facebook, or contact them directly for more information at (619) 928-8297.

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La Pine Community Kitchen urgently seeking donations as need grows

KTVZ on August 11, 2025

KTVZ

LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The La Pine Community Kitchen says it’s seeing a increase in visitors, but donations aren’t keeping pace.

The nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping the community by offering not only food, but also clothing and hygiene essentials to those in need.

Staff report more people are walking through their doors seeking meals, yet food and monetary contributions have dropped.

That combination has left pantry shelves nearly empty.

The nonprofit is now asking the community for help. They’re requesting perishable food donations or monetary contributions so they can restock supplies and continue serving local families in need.

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YUHSD offers tips and useful resources for successful school year

KYMA on August 10, 2025

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is reminding families and students about key resources available to help ensure a successful school year.

One of those tools is Paper.co, a 24/7 online tutoring platform where students can get live academic support at any time.

There’s also Parentsquare and Studentsquare, communication apps which allows parents, guardians and students to connect directly with teachers and school staff for announcements, questions and important updates.

YUHSD says taking just a few moments to use these tools can make a big difference in a student’s success.

“Making our students even more alert and savvy about about technology is really how we’re arming our students to be prepared for their next steps,” said Bibi Frazine, Director of Educational Technologies at YUHSD.

“And the parent involvement in that education even though they’re, you know, teenagers and sometimes in some cases, as seniors…adults…it’s still crucially important for that village to help you know get that student to their their last step of being college career and community ready when they graduate,” said Eric Patten, Chief Communications Officer at YUHSD.

The district is also promoting its Anonymous Alerts System, a confidential way for students or others to report issues like bullying or safety concerns without fear or discomfort.

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Desert Regional welcomes first Internal Medicine residents amid physician shortage

KESQ on August 10, 2025

Shay Lawson

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Desert Regional Medical Center has launched its first Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Joel F. Trambley, MD, PhD, program director, said it’s important to train more physicians in the area.

“The Coachella Valley or Inland Empire are actually some of the lowest per capita physician rates in the state of California,” Dr. Trambley said.

A 2023 report commissioned by the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation found that the physician workforce in the Coachella Valley struggles to keep up with population growth. Huron Consulting Group researchers found a shortage of 236 physicians, mostly in primary care.

“It’s always hard to get people into more distant and rural areas,” Dr. Trambley said. “Almost all the training programs, or the large ones, are in big cities and they sort of get into the big cities and just stay there.”

He said one of the program’s goals is to encourage residents to commit to primary care in the Coachella Valley.

“One of the things we’ve done is set up a system where two out of every six weeks the residents are doing outpatient rotations,” Dr. Trambley said. “They’re doing their continuity clinic where they see patients regularly at DAP Health, and then they’re going to be doing some other experiences.”

Rayan Harb, resident physician, said joining the inaugural class is a special opportunity.

“When I have my name attached to something, I hold a lot of pride in that thing,” Harb said. “I want to make sure that we uphold a level of excellence in our practice.”

The program’s first residents arrived on July 1.

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Traffic enforcement detail in Yuma results in several busts

KYMA on August 10, 2025

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A traffic enforcement detail by the Yuma Police Department (YPD) resulted in multiple arrests and several seizures of illegal narcotics and ammunition.

According to a post on Facebook, YPD performed 12 traffic stops, eight individual contacts, and three arrests on the night of August 7.

Courtesy: Yuma Police Department

Courtesy: Yuma Police Department

YPD says officers seized nearly 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately three ounces of cocaine, nearly two grams of crystalized fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, a firearm and over 300 rounds of ammunition, including rounds designed for a machine gun.

YPD applauds their graveyard crew for their vigilance and dedication to Yuma’s safety.

Courtesy: Yuma Police Department

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Columbia Board of Education to vote on changes to student transfer policy Monday night

KMIZ on August 10, 2025

Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo.

The Columbia Board of Education will vote on changes to the school district’s transfer policy for students Monday night.

This is all apart of its summer session meetings ahead of the 2025-26 school year.

The district called transfers a privilege, not a right. The school district will evaluate student transfer requests from non-district employees on a case-by-case basis, considering educational needs of the student rather than convenience, according to the board’s agenda.

Once a transfer has been approved, the student may continue to attend the transfer school. This is new, as previous transfer requests would need to be renewed for a student each year. Parents and guardians will not have to re-apply for a transfer.

The district may, however, rescind a transfer for cause, including disciplinary issues, poor attendance and more. If a student chooses to return to their home school, they will not be eligible for another transfer for one full school year.

The school district will grant district employees’ requests for transfers to non-lottery schools. All transfers are also subject to building space availability. The school district will not provide transportation for transfer students unless required by law.

John Lyman, the board’s President, told ABC 17 News that the majority of the transfer requests they receive are from employees for their children.

“It helps employees out. If you live in Beulah Ralph’s district, but then you work at Paxton Keeley, it makes sense for your kids to go to Paxton Keely,” Lyman said.

Transfer requests to the district administration building on or before April 1st of the school year prior to the year the transfer is requested will be considered first. Requests can still be submitted after April 1st, but they will not be looked at until all the requests made before the deadline are completed.

Transfer decisions for those applying by April 1 will be made no later than May 1. Transfer decisions made by those applying after April 1 will be made by June 1st, or 14 days after the application is submitted, whichever comes later.

The school district will not grant transfer requests to lottery or autonomous schools unless the request is from a district employee currently physically employed at the school requested, the placement at the lottery school is related to a student’s IEP plan, or if it’s required by law.

Students who move from one school attendance area to another school attendance area during the school year will be allowed to complete the school year at their original school without transportation. To remain at that school a transfer request will need to be made.

A student who has suffered from a violent crime or has been seriously injured at their school may also transfer to another public school in the district upon request.

However, even if the board passes the changes, Lyman says there’s still more work to be done before the 2026-27 school year when the changes would go into effect.

“The administration has to have written procedures out for the board to review to look at these things and see how in practice then are they going to work,” Lyman said.

Those procedures will be due from the superintendent’s office by January 31, 2026.

Monday’s meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at the Aslin Administration Building.

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First Alert Weather Alert remains in place for extreme heat in the valley to start the work week

KESQ on August 10, 2025

Gavin Nguyen

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a hot & humid Sunday! The moisture hasn’t dried out as much as we expected this afternoon … our dew points have stubbornly been in the 60s practically all day long. This is helping keep our high temperatures capped today.

Despite the added moisture and lower air temperatures, much of the valley remains under widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in place for the Coachella Valley through Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

We’ve had some slight chances for thunderstorms in our local Santa Rosa Mountains. Plenty of puffy cumulus clouds have returned this afternoon, though these rain chances diminish once we pass 7:00 p.m.

As of 3:30 PM, we’ve had a couple of spots around the valley see some rainfall thanks to these pop-up thunderstorms.

It looks like a very similar setup for tomorrow. Expect very humid conditions to start the day, but our FutureTrack data again tells us we should dry out into the afternoon hours. If not, though, we could see our air temperatures capped like we did on Saturday and today.

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4PM Monday

Temperatures near 115° are expected for Monday and Tuesday as the Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect (again, depending on how much moisture we see tomorrow afternoon). Highs gradually cool off as we look ahead towards the later part of the work week. The weekend is the light at the end of the tunnel: relief in the form of seasonal temperatures!

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‘The Foundation’ provides support for PSUSD students beyond the classroom

KESQ on August 10, 2025

Haley Meberg

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Palm Springs Unified School District receives funding from taxpayers, but when it comes to inspiring students, one local non-profit, The Foundation, sets the goal. 

The Foundation is made up of a group of several local philanthropists wanting to make sure the future of our valley is not just educated but fulfilled. From funding after school arts programs to new shoe drives PSUSD’s The Foundation seems to cover it all.

Lisa Todd, the PSUSD Director of Student Services says, “There’s a lot of things that the foundation is able to do that is filling in the gaps for things that are not necessarily , automatically thought of, or part of our budgeting process. So that includes things like providing shoes for our kids and musical instruments and being able to support mentoring programs.” 

Todd explained that without the resources provided by The Foundation many loved experiences would otherwise not be available for students in the district.

Ellen Goodman, The Foundation Director says,  “All the extra stuff is really what people love to do in school. I mean, they want to fly drones and they want to be in musical theater, and they want to participate in mentor programs and the wellness centers.” 

PSUSD officials say that acts of support like the new shoe drives help children find their sense of belonging.

“It is a significant difference when students walk out of here with the confidence of being able to show up on the first day with brand new shoes. and, that first day experience makes a huge difference for day 2 and day 20 and day 100,” Todd expressed.

The local non-profit supports students K-12 in the district providing additional funding for arts programs, college readiness programs, school supplies, and most things beyond the basics. 

Goodman says this organization is not just about giving– it’s about listening to the community and building programs that match what students want and need. 

“I really believe that our students, as a result of the foundation funding, have an opportunity to participate in things on a regular basis that increase their interests, their enthusiasm, and their academic prowess in the classroom,” Goodman says.

With back-to-school underway, The Foundation’s support means students can start the school year prepared, inspired and ready to learn both in and beyond the classroom. 

To help the Foundation reach its goals of providing support for local students visit https://www.psusdfoundation.net/scholarships

Stay with News Channel 3 for more Back to School updates.

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Motorcyclist identified from fatal crash in Northeastern Colorado Springs

KRDO on August 10, 2025

Samantha Hildebrandt

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has released the identification of the motorcyclist who died after a crash around 6 p.m. on Aug. 9 on N. Union Blvd. and Garmish Rd.

El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on the deceased rider and identified him as 20-year-old Spencer Lehmkuhl. 

Police say on the day of the crash, officers learned a motorcycle had struck an SUV along N Union Blvd.

Medical personnel responded to the scene, and life-saving measures were attempted, but the motorcyclist died at the scene.

The Colorado Springs Major Crash Team has since taken over the investigation and believes speed to have been a factor. No arrests have been made at this time.

CSPD says this is the 35th traffic fatality in Colorado Springs in 2025.

This intersection was the scene of two motorcycle deaths within 48 hours. For more information on the city’s response, read previous reporting: Traffic tragedy in Colorado Springs: Another fatal motorcycle crash; what’s next at dangerous intersections?

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Locals and visitors participate in Donnie Crump OTL Late Night Tournament

KYMA on August 10, 2025

Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation hosted the Donnie Crump Over the Line (OTL) Late Night Tournament this weekend.

The tournament took place at Pacific Avenue Athletics Complex, located at 1700 E. Eighth Street, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, with check in starting at 5:30 p.m.

Teams of two gathered from Yuma, and as far as the greater Los Angeles area, to face off in the tournament.

For many, it’s more than just a game. It’s a tradition.

“They’re always great out here. The people out here are great…the competition, crazy, you know, playing all night,” said Jeff Briggs, one of the players.

While the group of regulars share a strong passion for the sport, they are looking to bring a new generation of competitors who can appreciate it the way they do.

“I would say it’s definitely a very tight-knit community…We’re trying to keep tournaments in town and continue to grow and get a new class of younger players to come out,” said Louden Young, program coordinator.

The person whom the tournament is named after embraced the local sports community like no other as Donnie Crump spent much of his time involved in the Yuma sports scene.

“He did the open gyms. He was at the softball leagues. He was here at the two-man late night OTL Tournament. He ran, you know, helped come out and run the softball leagues and everything, so he was just one of those guys that was out every single event and you knew who he was if you played sports,” Young shared.

The winner in the men’s bracket took home $1,000 cash while the winner in the women’s bracket walked away with $500.

However, even with the cash prize on the line, OTL players took the field for the love of the game and a passion for the community, something Crump exemplified in his everyday life.

The tournament lasted until at least 7:00 a.m. Sunday.

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