Locals participate in protest in Yuma

KYMA on August 2, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – At least 30 people participated in a protest in Yuma Saturday morning.

The protest, organized by Yuma County Indivisible, took place on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street at 8:00 a.m.

This is part of a nationwide protest called “Rage Against the Regime,” where over 300 cities across the country held similar protests Saturday.

The protest was in regards to the Trump Administration’s policies, such as immigration, tariffs, healthcare, and more.

KYMA spoke to Darlene Erwin, the organizer of the protest, who shared her thoughts on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, announcing that they will be shutting down.

“That is horrendous to me. There’s so many things that are being shut down that we’ve had all our lives. My kids watch PBS [and] informative shows. It’s not just children’s shows, but, you know…educationally, these are things that are not going to just be on regular TV,” Erwin shared.

The protest lasted until 10:00 a.m.

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City of Yuma celebrates Marcus Pool’s 100th birthday

KYMA on August 2, 2025

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma celebrated a milestone in its history Saturday: Marcus Pool officially turned 100-years-old.

The pool was built in 1925 when the residents of Yuma decided they need a safe and cool place to escape the heat.

It was development led by Abe Marcus Sr. At the time, it took only $15,000 to construct.

The pool was named after Marcus in the 1980s, and his grandchildren reflect on their grandfather’s legacy.

“He was very, very important to the City of Yuma, and he was involved in so many things,” said James Martinez, Marcus’ grandson.

“I think the city for keeping his memory alive by keeping the pool open,” said Marla Marcus, Marcus’ granddaughter.

Entry was free and to celebrate, the first 100 guests got a birthday cupcake.

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Volunteers help landscape a medically retired veteran’s new home

KIFI on August 2, 2025

Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Dozens of volunteers came together August 2, 2025, to landscape a new home for medically retired veteran, Chris Byers.

“It makes someone feel blessed and loved for sure,” Byers said.

In 2012, Byers was on his third deployment in Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device. The explosion led to Byers losing both of his legs below his knees. It also gave him a traumatic brain injury and tinnitus.

“It took about four or five years to really become used to it. After that, it’s just daily life,” Byers said.

Byers now wears prosthetics and maintains an active lifestyle, but his current home has two levels, which can cause him a lot of pain—and sometimes even worse—just to get around his own home.

“Being in prosthetics doesn’t come without its injuries,” said Byers. “If one of those injuries does come along, I’m out of my legs for a week or two, and all that housework…you fall behind.”

That’s why Byers and his family are getting a new custom-built house through Homes for Troops. The new one-story house will be specially accessible and make Byers’ daily life much easier.

“Being in a place like this, I won’t have to fall behind anymore,” Byers said. “I can just jump in my wheelchair and still accomplish everything.”

Thanks to the help of the volunteers, the new house’s once empty yards are now covered in new grass.

Byers says the new home should be finished by mid-to-late September. He’s very grateful to everyone helping make this dream of his a reality. He and his family are excited to start this new chapter in their lives.

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Forward progress stopped in Templeton vegetation fire

KEYT on August 2, 2025

Christer Schmidt

TEMPLETON, Calif. – A vegetation fire near Vineyard and Hidden Valley Road in Templeton has had forward progress stopped.

CAL FIRE SLO reports that a tree fell on a power line and caused a small fire.

The fire only hit about a quarter acre around 12:18 pm and was quickly contained.

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Chiefs Host Family Fun Day at Training Camp

News-Press NOW on August 2, 2025

Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It was more than just football at Missouri Western State University on Saturday as the Kansas City Chiefs welcomed fans to Family Fun Day at training camp, transforming the field into a festival of red, gold and smiles.

While fans packed the stands to catch a glimpse of star players during practice, kids and families enjoyed a full lineup of activities just steps away from the field.

Some traveled long distances to attend. Rebecca Mansir made the trip from California with her son as part of their annual family vacation.

“No matter where they are in the country, we’re always cheering for them,” Mansir said. “Wherever they’re playing, and we try to go to as many games as possible.”

The family zone featured a bounce house, obstacle course drills and a rock climbing wall. Interactive stations allowed fans to test their arm strength by throwing to various yard lines or see if they had the leg to make a field goal.

Jeff Evans, a longtime Chiefs fan, shared his excitement for the upcoming season.

“To the Chiefs players: Look, there’s been a lot of doubt for us this year,” Evans said. “Let’s come in and do what we know we are here to do. We’re back to the Super Bowl this year!”

Photo opportunities with cheerleaders and the team mascot, KC Wolf, kept phones snapping throughout the morning.

Quinten Colquhoun and his grandfather, Warren McElwain, came together to watch the players on the field.

“I love the Chiefs. We wanted to come last year, but tickets were sold out,” Colquhoun said. “We got tickets right when they opened. We’re gonna have a perfect season this year.”

McElwain, a fan since the late 1960s, also expressed optimism for the team’s future.

“I like Nick Bolton because he’s from the University of Missouri, and I’m from the University of Missouri,” McElwain said. “I think this is gonna be a good year for us.”

Family Fun Day remains one of the most popular events during training camp, giving fans a chance to make memories while watching their favorite team gear up for another big season.

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The Shops at Palm Desert hosts second-annual ‘Wellness Day’

KESQ on August 2, 2025

Kendall Flynn

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Shops at Palm Desert is hosting its second-annual “Wellness Day” for the community. Organizers say it’s an important moment for locals to refresh, recharge and refocus.

The event will showcase a talk on Lifestyle Medicine by Dr. Joesph E. Scherger, M.D., M.P.H., the founder and Medical Director of Restore Health and faculty member of Eisenhower Health. It will also bring together more than 30 local and in-center health focused organizations in a vendor fair for the community to enjoy.

It is a free and family-friendly event within the Main Court of the shops from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for what organizers call a “lively hub of holistic wellness, fitness and inspiration.”

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from local vendors on the importance of this event for the community. 

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Police chase leads to man arrested over a previous Grand Theft charge in Ventura

KEYT on August 2, 2025

Christer Schmidt

VENTURA, Calif. – A Ventura Patrol officer arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a prior Grand Theft investigation.

The Ventura Patrol (VP) officer says they recognized the 45-year-old man from the Grand Theft investigation and attempted to initiate a traffic stop near Sherwin Avenue and Ventura Boulevard.

VP says the suspect failed to yield and fled quickly and recklessly on their motorcycle. Officers say they did not pursue the suspect initially due to the danger posed.

A VP motor officer says they later observed him continuing to drive recklessly in the area of Seaward Avenue and Thompson Boulevard. Moments later, the officer says they saw a collision between his motorcycle and a truck, which caused the suspect to be ejected from the motorcycle.

The motor officer says they attempted to detain him, but the suspect fled on foot.

A coordinated search ensued. During the search, officers say the suspect entered several private yards and temporarily hid in one until being discovered by the homeowner, prompting him to flee again.

After an hour, officers say they located and apprehended the suspect.

Officers say the motor officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, and has since recovered fully.

The suspect was arrested for the prior Grand Theft and faces additional felony and misdemeanor charges, including felony evading, resisting arrest causing injury, hit and run, and prowling. He is currently booked at the Ventura County Jail.

A review of previous records showed that the suspect had prior convictions for burglary, carrying a concealed weapon, and Grand Theft of a vehicle.

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2 Jefferson City women killed in Saturday morning crash

KMIZ on August 2, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two Jefferson City women were killed in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Route C in Cole County, just west of Zion Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

It is not known if the women were wearing seatbelts, the report says. The crash occurred as a 2008 Ford Focus – driven by a 37-year-old woman – was heading westbound and went off the left side of the road, the report says.

The Ford Focus hit a tree and caught fire, the report says. The driver and the passenger – a 38-year-old woman – were both pronounced dead at the scene at 3:06 a.m. by the Cole County medical examiner, the report says.

The vehicle was totaled.

MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.

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Man arrested after suspected D.U.I. and road rage incident in Port Hueneme

KEYT on August 2, 2025

Christer Schmidt

PORT HUENEME, Calif. – A 56-year-old Oxnard resident was arrested Thursday night regarding a road rage incident.

Officers were dispatched to Fifth Street and Rice Avenue after a motorist reported that a suspect pointed a semi-automatic firearm at them while they were stopped near the intersection. The caller stated that when the light turned green, the suspect fled in his vehicle.

Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (OSEU) says they located the vehicle in the 200 block of East Hueneme Road in the city of Port Hueneme. Officers say they spoke with the suspect, seated in the driver’s seat, and the passenger in the seat next to him.

OSEU says the pair were removed from the vehicle. They said the passenger was found to have narcotics and was under the influence.

During a search of the vehicle, they say they found a loaded 9-millimeter semi-automatic handgun registered to the suspect.

OSEU says the suspect was arrested for brandishing and illegal firearm possession. They also noted that the suspect showed signs of being under the influence of narcotics.

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Fulton firefighter injured while responding to house fire

KMIZ on August 2, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Fulton firefighter suffered minor injuries while responding to a house fire just after midnight Saturday in the 600 block of Churchill Road, according to a Saturday morning press release from the Fulton Fire Department.

The firefighter – who was not named – suffered a minor burn injury and was treated on the scene, the release says. No other injuries were reported.

The release says that crews were called at 12:13 a.m. and arrived five minutes later. The home had visible flams and black smock coming from the back of the building, the release says. Firefighters were initially told a victim may have been trapped in the home, though no victims were found, the release says.

The fire was brought under control by 12:57 a.m., the release says.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

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