Elvis Tribute Concert in Yuma to Benefit CASA Program

KYMA on March 2, 2026

Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – An Elvis tribute show is set to rock Yuma this month, and this is all for a good cause.

The “Shake, Rattle and Roll” event will take place Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Yuma Civic Center, bringing high-energy rock and roll to the stage while raising money for the CASA program, which supports children in need across Yuma County.

Brooke Adams, President of CASA of Yuma County, says the night will be more than just a concert.

“We will be having a costume contest, a classic car contest, a dance contest, and seeing Scot and his band. It’s very, very fun. But most importantly, it is a benefit concert. It is for the CASA program. That’s what it’s really all about,” Adams shared.

CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, helps children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.

Volunteers and supporters work to provide essentials like clothing, pajamas, school uniforms, and art supplies to children navigating the foster care system.

Performer Scot Bruce, who will be taking the stage as Elvis, says the show is designed to capture the spirit and sound of the King of Rock and Roll.

“High-octane good American rock and roll music is what it’s all about,” Scot said. “It’s celebrating Elvis’s music, of course, and I play with a group of guys who care about rocking just as much as I do…the quality and authenticity of Elvis’ music. It’s just a great night of celebrating great music, but also helping young lives who need our help,” Bruce expressed.

Guests can expect classic hits, energetic performances, and plenty of audience participation. In addition to the concert, the event will feature raffles in the lobby, with prize drawings held during intermission.

Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Civic Center or online through e-tickets. Tickets will be $25 at the door.

Organizers encourage attendees to buy early and bring extra cash for raffle entries, all to help make a difference for children in Yuma County.

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Sen. Mark Kelly visits Somerton auto shop

KYMA on March 2, 2026

Skylar Heisey

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited Yuma County Friday, stopping at Yepez Automotive Repair in Somerton to hear directly from a local business owner about the impact tariffs are having on small businesses in the region.

Inside the family-owned auto shop, owner Jose Yepez said rising costs on imported automotive parts are forcing difficult decisions.

“Price increases on automotive parts have gone up, I want to say maybe about 15% or so, plus or minus,” Yepez said. “And that cost gets directly passed on to our customers.”

Yepez explained that when repair bills increase, some customers choose to delay fixing their vehicles,sometimes for days or weeks. That slowdown can hurt small businesses that already operate on narrow profit margins.

Sen. Kelly said that’s the challenge many business owners across Arizona are facing.

“They have to make a decision. Do they pass this on to their customers or not?” Kelly said. “So it either eats into their margin or it makes American families have to pay more.”

During the visit, Kelly also addressed his ongoing legal dispute with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon appealed a federal court ruling in his case.

“Well, he lost in court. A federal judge said he was violating my constitutional rights of freedom of speech,” Kelly said. “Service members have rights. I’m not backing down. I’m fighting for the rights of retired service members.”

Kelly, a former Navy pilot, said the case centers on protecting constitutional rights while continuing to focus on economic issues affecting Arizona families and small businesses.

The investigation into tariffs and their broader economic impact continues as lawmakers debate trade policy in Washington.

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Mild temperatures and gusty winds for first week of March

KEYT on March 2, 2026

Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A weak trough of low pressure is bringing a minor cooldown for Monday. Temperatures will cool 5-10 degrees with morning clouds. Morning marine layer and clouds may produce drizzle and mist for the beach communities and areas north of Point Conception. It will start to clear by midday.

Temperatures Monday will stay within 60-70 degrees throughout the Central Coast.

Gusty winds will start to increase Monday afternoon, coming from the North West to North East. A wind advisory goes into place for portions of Santa Barbara and Ventura county at 3 p.m. Monday until 3 a.m. Tuesday for wind speeds of 25-45 mph. There is a chance the wind advisory could be extended for later Tuesday. The National Weather Service says the higher terrain areas will feel the gustiest conditions, so be sure to plan accordingly.

By Wednesday another weak trough will drop through the region, keeping temperatures mild, however it will still be rather pleasant with mostly clear skies. The weekend will be another warm one, with temperatures reaching the 80s!

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff holds briefing on U.S. military operations in Middle East

KTVZ on March 2, 2026

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ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said the US war against Iran would not consist of a “single, overnight operation” and added that more US casualties should be expected.

“This is not a single, overnight operation,” Caine said at the Pentagon on Monday. “The military objectives that CENTCOM and the Joint Force have been tasked with will take some time to achieve, and in some cases, will be difficult and gritty work.”

“We expect to take additional losses, and as always, we will work to minimize US losses,” the general added.

Four American servicemembers have been killed since the US and Israel struck targets inside Iran over the weekend.

Here’s the latest

• Pentagon briefing: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the goal of the strikes on Iran was not regime change, “but the regime sure did change and the world is better off for it.” Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said the war against Iran would not be a “single, overnight operation.”

• Expanding war with Iran: Iran’s top official said Tehran “will not negotiate” with the US. Israel and Hezbollah are trading blows as the conflict widens, while explosions have been heard in Gulf cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. Here’s a look at the war in maps and charts.

• Fighter jets shot down: Three US fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in an apparent “friendly fire incident,” according to the US military. All crews have been recovered and are in stable condition.

• Death toll grows: At least 555 people have died in Iran since the US-Israeli strikes began, according to the Red Crescent Society. President Donald Trump acknowledged there could be more US casualties after four US troops were killed in Kuwait.

• Global shockwaves: Qatar’s state-run energy company has stopped its production of liquified natural gas, following an Iranian attack on its facility. Qatar accounts for roughly 20% of global exports. The war has also disrupted air travel, with airspace closed in the Middle East.

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Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

CNN Newsource on March 2, 2026

By Katrina Markel

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    ATLANTIC, Iowa (KMTV) — More than 700 sections of rivers, lakes and wetlands in Iowa are categorized as “impaired” — too polluted for recreation or drinking — according to a recent report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The state also has the second highest cancer rate in the nation, and environmental groups say the two issues are linked.

Now, concerned grandparents and local advocates are pushing state lawmakers to do something about it.

Denise O’Brien and Larry Harris helped to found Nishnabotna Water Defenders after a fertilizer spill into the East Nishnabotna River two years ago.

“We’ve been concerned about the chemicals in farming since we started farming 50 years ago,” O’Brien said.

“Everybody knows somebody that has cancer of some sort,” said Harris.

When KMTV was in Avoca last week, high school students asked Sen. Chuck Grassley about cancer rates.

“Chemicals in water, and things along that line, and a lot of it is associated with farming…” Grassley said.

Retired science teacher Brad Rasmussen and his wife Lorrie took their fears for their five grandchildren to the legislature this week.

“Harper would go, ‘Trash is yucky’ and that kind of got me thinking we need to do something because that trash ends up in the water,” Rasmussen said.

O’Brien says she does not want to blame individual farmers.

“The farmers are caught in a trap. And it’s unfortunate and it’s our agricultural policy at the national level,” she said.

The group wants lawmakers to allocate more money to install additional water monitoring sensors around the state so communities can know if the water they rely on is contaminated.

“My grandkids aren’t going to be able to survive and see what I’ve been able to enjoy for the 69 years that I’ve been alive,” Rasmussen said.

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Santa Maria elementary school students embrace culture through new Ballet Folklórico program

CNN Newsource on March 2, 2026

By Crystal Bermudez

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    SANTA MARIA (KSBY) — Students at Rice Elementary School in Santa Maria are discovering their cultural heritage through a new after-school Ballet Folklórico program that combines dance with cultural education.

“The memory is going to be good, because like we did a bunch of things,” said Mario Garcia, a student in the program. “Sometimes I messed up [and] they helped me.”

At Rice Elementary, that’s the kind of moment this program aims for — giving kids a low-pressure way to try something new, perform in front of others and grow from it.

“I feel nervous and I feel confident that I could do this at the same time,” said Sofia Salgado, another student participant.

The Santa Maria-Bonita School District says this new program is an after-school option for grades 1-6, designed to teach culture through dance.

“It was very fun. I really liked learning about this dance and some of the songs were kind of familiar,” said Penelope Cruz, a student in the program.

Penelope’s father, Juan Lopez, says he felt that familiarity sitting in the crowd and was proud to see his daughters connected to their heritage.

“Me being born here, my parents from Mexico, they were big with the traditions and making sure that we don’t lose sight of our roots,” Lopez said. “As our girls get older, we try to make sure that they’re still connected.”

So what makes Ballet Folklórico different from a regular dance class? Instructors say they include cultural lessons in the six-week program.

“A lot of the time we see these dances and we notice like little symbolisms in each dance but we don’t really understand the meaning behind them,” said Eddie Herrera, dance instructor.

“It’s important to connect to other people like our family members and the people that we care about through the stuff that we can bond over,” said Paola Aldama, dance instructor.

The dance instructors will next head to Adam and Arellanes elementary schools as the program continues through the spring and wraps up by the end of the school year.

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‘I just braced myself’: 4.1 magnitude earthquake

CNN Newsource on March 2, 2026

By Beth Carlson

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    WEBSTER COUNTY, Neb. (KETV) — A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Cowles, Nebraska, on Sunday afternoon, sending tremors through homes across the metro area nearly 150 miles away, with residents reporting minor disturbances but no damage or injuries.

KETV spoke with resident Leslie Lemke, who lives just miles from the epicenter in Webster County.

“The floor started to shake and then it got louder, and then I had three pictures fall off the wall. And I would say it lasted where I’m at, probably, 10 to 12 seconds. I just braced myself and just stood there and grabbed onto the bathroom counter,” Lemke said.

Residents in the metro area also felt the rumblings.

“It was just back and forth. And then I looked up stuff in my room is just kind of rippling and shaking at that moment. Like what was that?” Lillie, a Papillion resident, said.

“Just kind of heard a little vibration, I thought it was something with the desk or the printer when I was there, but I didn’t realize it was actually an earthquake at the time,” Ken, an Omaha resident, said.

Omaha’s weather leader explained that it’s possible to feel an earthquake of that size several hours away.

“You can feel that maybe up to 150 to 200 miles away. Not to the point where you’re going to have damage. That usually would happen five or greater, especially when you get into the six on the Richter scale. That’s when you can have significant damage, KETV Newswatch 7 Meteorologist Luke Vickery said.

Earthquakes are rare in Nebraska, and a magnitude 4 on the Richter scale often causes only minor damage.

“You try to stay calm, but you’re also like, am I hearing and feeling what I’m feeling and hearing?” Lemke said.

Webster County dispatch confirmed there were no calls made for damage or injuries in the area. The last earthquake above a magnitude 4 in Nebraska also occurred in Webster County in 2023.

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Galley Rd in Colorado Springs partially reopens, but ongoing project will disrupt traffic until April

KRDO on March 2, 2026

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Many drivers may be pleasantly surprised on Monday to find that a popular route between Academy and Powers boulevards has partially reopened for the first time in nearly two years.

On Friday afternoon, crews reopened the left lanes of Galley Road between Murray Boulevard and Wooten Road after completing a bridge replacement over the West Fork of Sand Creek.

The first cars drove through the construction zone at around 3 a.m., to the cheers of some construction workers.

An on-site supervisor said that the right lanes will remain closed until electrical work is finished.

The $8 million project was delayed at times because of the late arrival of construction materials, challenges in relocating utility lines, and weather.

After wet weather in late spring and early summer, however, dry conditions allowed crews to make significant progress.

City officials said that the entire project will be finished this spring.

Remaining tasks include completing improvements on the Homestead Trail and installing a pedestrian-activated crossing signal.

The new bridge is wider to carry more traffic, and the channel’s capacity is increased to convey heavier flows in the creek.

Meanwhile, a few blocks north of the bridge — at the Wooten Road intersection — Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) will resume upgrades to a water main that started near the bridge project and will gradually move east across Powers.

The work will reduce westbound Galley traffic and close eastbound Galley traffic until the second week of April.

Crews are installing a liner within the existing main to reduce construction time and costs.

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Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

CNN Newsource on March 2, 2026

By Tara Campbell

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    SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Hundreds gathered in San Francisco from across the Bay Area Sunday in the wake of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.

“He has been announced killed, and it’s 80% of the way. The last 20% is the Iranian government — it is the last hill, one last punch from the people,” said San Francisco resident Kamyar Majlan.

“We support the U.S. attack on the occupying regime in Iran, and we feel that the Islamist regime is an occupying force that has occupied Iran for the past 47 years and has basically usurped the self-determination rights of the Iranian people,” said Amin Ahmadi, who made the trip up from Menlo Park.

The crowd took a moment of silence for the three U.S. service members who were announced killed in war operations Sunday, but the tone was mostly upbeat.

Hundreds of local Iranians had been gathering in front of the Ferry Building through the people’s uprising, but Sunday was a much different mood.

“You can hear the loud music. You can hear people in a celebratory mood,” said Simone Derayhe, who lives in San Francisco. “We still need to continue, but we still need to continue. This is just the first step. It’s a big step for Iranians, but it is one step toward the freedom of getting rid of the regime.”

“People have to make a decision for the future of Iran. This could be our last chance. This is time to stand up for our future,” Majlan said.

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Northwest High students protest after no Black History Program scheduled; School responds

CNN Newsource on March 2, 2026

By Paris Flannigan

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    ST. LANDRY PARISH (KATC) — Students at Northwest High School staged a walkout Friday afternoon, saying school administrators failed to host a formal Black History Month program.

Students told KATC they believed no effort was made to organize a program in February. Some claimed administrators were concerned about making other races uncomfortable.

“We shouldn’t have to be fighting for a Black history program, something as simple as a Black history program,” said student Holly Jordan.

Another student, Kenyen White, said the protest was organized after students realized no event had been scheduled.

“Like we don’t have a program or nothing, so we was like, we’re gonna protest, like we’re gonna walk out,” White said.

Jordan added that students felt overlooked.

“We get 28 days out the year and y’all couldn’t spare us an hour — it’s sad,” she said.

In a statement sent to staff and students, Northwest High School administration said Black History Month “was not ignored.” Administrators said students and faculty recognized the month by wearing Black History shirts and jeans, honoring the late Rev. Jesse Jackson over the school intercom, and completing classroom projects focused on Black history.

The statement also cited several faculty members being on leave as part of the reason a larger program had not yet been planned. School leaders said a “mini program” was held Friday to address concerns and that a more organized program is planned for March at students’ request.

Superintendent Milton Batiste previously said administrators are working with students to move forward.

Some students, however, said holding a program after February feels like “a slap in the face,” and several indicated they do not plan to attend.

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