18-year-old Versailles man killed in Miller County crash Saturday

KMIZ on January 11, 2026

Nia Hinson

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

An 18-year-old Versailles man was killed in a car crash in Miller County Saturday night, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The report says the crash happened on Highway 54, east of Midway Road, around 1 p.m. The man was headed eastbound in a 2012 Mazda 3 and went off the right side of the road and down a “steep” embankment.

The car then hit a tree and overturned, the report says. The man was pronounced dead on scene.

The report says he was not wearing a seatbelt. The vehicle was totaled.

MSHP’s Troop F posted on social media about the deadly crash Saturday evening, urging people to be cautious of first responders working in the area.

🚨Fatal Crash on U.S. 54 in Miller Co.🚨

Troopers are investigating a single vehicle single occupant fatal crash on eastbound U.S. 54, east of Midway Road, in Miller County.

The roadway is not blocked, but please be careful for the first responders working in the area. pic.twitter.com/3wzAXrEB46

— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) January 11, 2026

This is Troop F’s first death for 2026, according to the report.

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Pocatello Citizens for Democracy Protest ICE Activity

KIFI on January 11, 2026

Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Southeast Idaho Citizens for Democracy held a protest near the Bannock County Courthouse in Pocatello earlier today.

The protest was planned last-minute following the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Protesters held anti-ICE signs and many boasted slogans advocating for democracy.

Elmer Martinez, founder of Southeast Idaho Citizens for Democracy and one of the organizers of the protest told us, “They’re agitated. They’re pissed off about it. Many of them watched the news. They watched the vice president J.D. Vance refer to the woman that was killed as a domestic terrorist, making her seem like the bad guy in that whole thing. And that’s not how it was.”

Protesters of all ages showed up on the streets of Pocatello today. One protester, Suzanna, told us she believes ICE is a terrorist organization that should be out of the country entirely.

“Trump is a bad man. He doesn’t care for people. He’s having nice people kill people indiscriminately. They could care less,” said Kathleen Stevens, a Pocatello protester. “We just saw murder and we won’t stand for it. We’ll be out like this whenever we can.”

Lena Contor, another protester, is originally from the USSR and said the current events in the US are shockingly similar to those overseas. “The fact that you don’t feel safe, that’s number one. And I remember when I was growing up, when people wanted to say something, they would lower their voices and just look around to see that no one is listening. And right now we’re not quite there yet, but we can see that we’re going that way. That’s why we want to stop it before we get to where it’s too late.” 

Martinez said people want to speak out about the severity of the issue, which is why the substantial crowd gathered despite the cold weather. “Don’t be afraid. They want you to be afraid,” Martinez said. “We have to speak up.”

Stevens and her husband advocate for a total regime change, saying “I hope the people who are Republicans, they know they made the mistake, change it. You can change it in the next election.”

The Southeast Idaho Citizens for Democracy tell us more organized protests are in the works for Pocatello in the coming months.

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Family and friends of Yuma hit and run victim hold peaceful protest

KYMA on January 10, 2026

Paul Vozzella

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – A peaceful protest was held in Yuma Saturday at the sight of a recent hit and run.

Family and friends of Mariella Acosta gathered near the intersection of S. Avenue B and W. County 14th Street at 10:00 a.m.

Acosta was killed in a hit and run on December 6, 2025.

The person responsible, a 27-year-old man from Somerton, turned himself in and went to court, but was released because no charges were filed.

Now, the family is looking for a resolution.

“It’s really hard for us, I mean, being out here…fighting for her, and and nothing happens from the county. I mean nothing happened. Nobody did nothing about her, so she died here, and basically, nobody’s doing nothing about it, so…[we’re] just looking for answers,” said Alberto Ramirez, Acosta’s stepfather.

Acosta was 21-years-old.

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Dry and Cool Weekend Conditions

KIFI on January 10, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

High pressure will dominate this weekend, bringing a slight warming trend, light winds, and dry weather.

Early Saturday will have low stratus clouds in the atmosphere, allowing patchy fog to develop, along with light snow and flurries from the low stratus. The temperature in the Snake River Plain will drop to around 20°, with light winds. Average temperatures will peak in the 20s for the Eastern Idaho region.

Saturday morning may continue to have fog, but skies will clear to mostly sunny by afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 30s, with southwest winds of 5-10 mph. Overnight lows will return to the mid-teens.

Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs around 35°, and winds will be calm or up to 5 mph from the north. Monday and Tuesday are expected to be warmer than usual for this time of year, with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s, mostly sunny.

A high-pressure system has moved inland from the west coast, and its ridge will sit near us moving into the bulk of next week. Wet weather will wrap around our region and move north past us. We will continue to experience above-average temperatures this week while a high-pressure dome remains over our area. We will also have drier weather, with no major snowstorms on the horizon.

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Imperial County residents protest against data center

KYMA on January 10, 2026

Carolina Garcia

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – Imperial County residents protested against the installation of a data center in the county.

The protest was organized by the group “Not In My Backyard” and took place on Imperial Avenue in the City of El Centro Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific.

Protesters said the project must be carefully studied due to the negative environmental impact it could have, as well as the heavy use of resources it may require.

“People live [here]…their families live there, there’s elementary schools there. We want to make sure that this project, that this moratorium protects all of us, because this rapidly increasing industry is the most rapidly increasing industry in the entire country, because there are so many data centers just being pushed in impoverished communities, just like this one, without really letting us know the long term impacts and effects.”

Gilberto Manzanarez, Calexico Resists founder

They also stated that the protests against the project will continue.

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Jefferson City police search for homicide suspect after deadly shooting Friday

KMIZ on January 10, 2026

Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Jefferson City Police Department is searching for a man after one person was shot and killed in Jefferson City on Friday, according to a Saturday afternoon press release.

According to the release, police were called to the 800 block of Mulberry Street just after 4 p.m. on Friday after receiving reports that someone had been shot. Witnesses on scene told police the victim had been shot during a fight, and was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle.

Police said the 39-year-old Jefferson City resident was found at the Capital Region Medical Center. They were later airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia where they died.

Police named 29-year-old Malcolm Mayes, of Jefferson City, as the suspect. A warrant has been issued for Mayes’ arrest the release says.

A homicide investigation has been launched.

The shooting comes just one day after two people were charged with felonies in another Jefferson City gun-related incident that happened Tuesday in the 900 block of East Dunklin Street.

Both cases come during a violent stretch across Mid-Missouri.

Earlier this week, Governor Mike Kehoe met with Columbia city leaders following a disturbing shooting last Saturday, when a 17-year-old fired a gun inside a Dick’s Sporting Goods before leaving in a stolen vehicle. The next day, 21-year-old Brianna Hawkins, of Fulton was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex on Clark Lane.

Police are urging anyone with information about Mayes’ whereabouts to contact them.

ABC 17 News reached out to the Jefferson City Police Department.

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Local and regional artists showcase their work during annual Art in the Park

KYMA on January 10, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Local and regional artists were invited to showcase and sell their artwork this weekend.

The Yuma Arts Center hosted the annual Art in the Park, which took place at Gateway Park on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Dozens of attendees were able to view the artists’ work at various booths across the park.

Ana Padilla, Arts & Culture Program Manager for the City of Yuma, shares how Art in the Park is different from seeing artwork at the Yuma Arts Center.

“This gives an opportunity to artists to showcase their work in a different setting, which is by the park,” Padilla explained. “[It also give those who attend the event] the opportunity to experience not just the beauty of their pieces are also the beauty of the park and the Colorado River.”

Saturday’s event will go until 5:00 p.m., but for those who missed out can attend Sunday’s event from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Yuma County residents kick off Relay for Life season

KYMA on January 10, 2026

Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma County residents kicked off the Relay for Life season by participating in #FirstLap Saturday morning.

Attendees took a ceremonial first lap in honor of cancer patients and survivors.

The event started at 11:00 a.m. at Inca Lanes, where, after the lap, participants could register and sign up for a bowling tournament.

Proceeds from registering will go toward Relay for Life Yuma County.

Lindsey Elk, the co-lead for Relay for Life Yuma County, shared why our community should come support these events.

“It is very important because cancer has touched all of us, there is not a single person that cancer has not touched. Yuma has recently been awarded the West Coast event of the year, and we are up fro the national title because of the amazing community we have,” Elk explained.

The next Relay for Life event will take place at the Pacific Avenue Sports Complex Saturday, March 21. To learn more about that event, click here.

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Wellton receives recognition from national travel publication

KYMA on January 10, 2026

Paul Vozzella

WELLTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Town of Wellton has been recognized by the national travel publication Islands.com as an up-and-coming community, highlighting its growing appeal and quality of life.

The feature praises Wellton’s scenic mountain views and its location just east of Yuma, pointing to the town as an attractive place to live and settle down.

Town Manager Richard Marsh expressed his appreciation for the recognition, calling it a meaningful acknowledgment.

“That was amazing. It was phenomenal acknowledgment…the nationally, in fact, globally renowned recognition we received,” Marsh said. “We have this slogan about Wellton: ‘A little town with a big heart.’ Small in numbers, but strong in spirit and can-do attitude.”

Marsh added that the spotlight reflects Wellton’s close-knit community and welcoming atmosphere, qualities that continue to draw interest from visitors and potential residents alike.

The article about the town from Islands.com is here.

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Demolition begins on Yuma 4th Avenue building

KYMA on January 10, 2026

Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A long-standing building is being demolished in Yuma.

The owners of the property on Fourth Avenue and 19th Street right by our news station have started demolishing the building.

The group is still deciding what will be constructed there.

The property was formerly McMahan’s Furniture Store before being sold to Maha lIC for $800 thousand last year.

No specific timeline has been laid out on when something new will be constructed.

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