Motor Vu Drive-In is back: America’s largest outdoor drive-in screen reopens with ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ & ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

KIFI on May 24, 2026

David Pace

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Cars are streaming into the Motor Vu Drive-In for the theater’s opening weekend in Idaho Falls.

“We’re really excited to be premiering ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu.’ It’s paired with ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ – two of the biggest movies in the country right now,” said Motor Vu Drive-In Co-Director Jennifer Spalding.

The Motor Vu is one of less than than 275 drive-in theaters remaining in America.

“To have a theater that is a drive-in theater in your hometown is such a treat. It’s such a rarity,” Spalding said. “Because we have this beautiful projector and this gorgeous screen, we’re able to play new features, and you really get a large screen experience.”

The enormous movie screen is one-of-a-kind. It has been lovingly restored by the drive-in’s current owners.

“This screen is a very special screen. The screen is the largest outdoor drive-in screen in the country. It’s over 6400 square-feet,” Spalding said. “It is a labor every year to keep it looking pristine.”

The drive-in has been entertaining East Idaho audiences for generations.

“So this is our 79th year as a drive in theater. We were built in 1947, so we’re getting ready for a big anniversary next year,” Spalding explained. “This is going to be a really amazing summer. There are a lot of good films coming out.”

Visiting the theater provides a fun, nostalgic taste of American cinema at its finest.

Only four drive-in theaters are still operating in Idaho. The Motor-Vu is the only one showing film in the southeast part of the state.

Spalding’s family purchased the theater in 2019.

“We had to buy a brand new 4k RGB laser projector. So we converted to digital. Drive-in theaters who couldn’t make that conversion to digital weren’t able to stay open,” she said.

They’ve also renovated the concession stand – selling delicious cheeseburgers made with locally-sourced beef, famous grilled cheese sandwiches, popcorn, soda and more!

On Friday, kids in the audience were thrilled to catch the latest Star Wars film.

Beckett Autrey instantly identified his favorite character as “R2-D2.”

His sister Sheridan had a different choice.

“My favorite character is Grogu – Baby Yoda,” she said. “It’s because Baby Yoda has a song. ‘Where’s my chicken nuggies gone?’ And that he is just such a cute alien type thing.”

The theater – located at 2095 N Yellowstone Highway – is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of August.

The Motor Vu Drive-In will also be offering free Throwback Thursday movies this summer, films anyone in the community can come enjoy with their family and friends.

Gates open at 8 PM, and the movie starts 30 minutes after sunset.

“We really hope people will come out and see,” Spalding said.

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Secret Service says officers fatally shot a person who fired at them near White House

KIFI on May 23, 2026

CNN

Originally Published: 23 MAY 26 18:15 ET

Updated: 23 MAY 26 20:25 ET

By Alejandra Jaramillo, Evan Perez, Julia Benbrook, CNN

(CNN) — Secret Service officers shot and killed a person who the agency said approached a security checkpoint Saturday near the White House and fired at them.

Shortly before 6 p.m. ET, an individual approached a checkpoint just outside the White House complex and began firing at officers, a Secret Service spokesperson said, citing a preliminary investigation.

Secret Service officers returned fire and hit the suspect, who later died at an area hospital, the spokesperson said.

“During the shooting, a bystander was also struck by gunfire. It remains unclear whether the bystander was struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the subsequent exchange of gunfire,” the spokesperson added.

Secret Service personnel were not injured, and President Donald Trump was in the residence and unaffected, the spokerson said. He’s been briefed on the incident by the Secret Service, a White House official said.

The bystander is in critical condition, according to a law enforcement official.

CNN reporters heard what appeared to be dozens of gunshots near the White House shortly after 6 p.m. ET, triggering a roughly 40-minute lockdown for the press on the grounds and a rapid response from the Secret Service.

The sounds of gunfire broke out nearly an hour after a press lid had been called at 5:06 p.m. — a signal that reporters were not expecting to see Trump again for the remainder of the day. By that point, many journalists and White House press staff had already departed the complex.

Members of the press corps on the North Lawn were rushed into the White House briefing room, where they were told to shelter in place as Secret Service agents shouted “get down” and warned of “shots fired.” CNN counted roughly two dozen journalists sheltering inside the briefing room during the lockdown, including photographers, producers, photojournalists and correspondents.

Secret Service agents carrying rifles could be seen moving through the North Lawn area following the incident and blocking the White House press briefing room. The lockdown was lifted just after 6:45 p.m. ET.

The incident unfolded after several top administration officials, including White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice President JD Vance, were captured by CNN cameras leaving the White House grounds.

Trump remained in Washington this weekend after canceling a planned trip to his golf club in New Jersey.

CNN has reached out to the White House, DC Metropolitan Police, and the DC Fire and EMS Department for comment.

FBI Director Kash Patel said on X that the agency “is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds – we will update the public as we’re able.”

Selina Wang, ABC News’ chief White House correspondent, posted a video on X showing the moment the apparent shots rang out and she ducked for cover.

“I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots. It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now,” she posted.

The incident comes less than a month after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where reporters and Trump administration officials ducked for cover as shots rang out.

The suspect in that shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, sprinted through a security checkpoint with a shotgun in hand, exchanging fire with Secret Service agents who chased behind him, according to security footage. He has pleaded not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump and to other charges.

This story and headline have been updated with additional developments.

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YFD battles commercial building fire on Avenue 4E

KYMA on May 23, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Fire Department battled a commercial building fire Friday night.

According to a press release, they received reports of smoke and flames coming from a commercial building, located in the area of Avenue 4E, before 8 p.m.

Upon arrival, YFD says the first fire crew found a “single-story commercial building with smoke coming from multiple sides of the structure.”

YFD says crews immediately conducted “a size-up of the building” and performed an “aggressive fire attack to try and contain the fire.”

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

YFD also says additional fire crews arrived and help secure a water supply, search for any fire extensions, and open portions of the building “to access fire in the attic space.”

However, YFD says the fire continued spreading throughout the building and broke through the roof, prompting crews to transition to defensive operations to continue battling the fire from outside, using aerial ladder streams and multiple hose lines.

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

YFD says the fire was eventually under control, and watch crew remained on scene to check for any hotspots.

While no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

015 4E FireDownload

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YPG hosts Murph Challenge

KYMA on May 23, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) invited the Yuma community to participate in the Murph Challenge Saturday.

The event, which took place at the base’s Fitness Center at 8 a.m., was in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy and other fallen Veterans.

It is also a nationwide event that happens every Memorial Day, where people complete the following challenges:

One-mile run

100 pull-ups

200 push-ups

300 squats

One-mile run

Maiko Black, Marketing Sponsorship Coordinator for YPG, shared why they hosted the event saying, “We want to make sure that we spend this Memorial Day remembering our fallen soldiers. It was their ultimate sacrifice that we are here and we want to make sure that we can honor them in the best way possible.”

The event lasted until 10 a.m.

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Person dies after medical rescue on the Manitou Incline

KRDO on May 23, 2026

Michael Logerwell

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says a person has died after reporting breathing problems while on the Manitou Incline.

At 9:30 Saturday morning, the City of Manitou Springs announced the incline would be closed for several hours while first responders attended to a medical emergency.

Just before noon, the sheriff’s office shared more details about the type of emergency. The agency said in a post on social media,

“The Manitou Springs Incline has reopened following a medical response and rescue for an individual experiencing breathing problems.

Sadly, the individual succumbed to their illness and has been pronounced deceased.”

The incline has since reopened. The victim has not been identified.

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Protecting baby birds from tree trimming

KYMA on May 23, 2026

Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Every year, Yuma sees an increase in cases involving destroyed bird nests caused by tree trimming during nesting season.

Wildlife officials and rehabilitation experts say many of these incidents can be prevented if residents and tree trimming companies avoid cutting trees during the months when birds are actively nesting.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department says there are several ways people can identify whether a nest is active before trimming trees.

“A way to identify if a nest is active is if you see adults actively going back and forth, usually caring for little birds that don’t have feathers yet,” said Yosie Hyink, regional investigator with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. “An active nest could also just be a nest that has eggs in it with birds that haven’t hatched yet.”

Officials say disturbing an active nest can lead to serious legal consequences. Most bird species in Yuma County are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, making it illegal to destroy or disturb active nests.

Wildlife rehabilitation centers in the area say they receive large numbers of displaced baby birds every year because nests are cut down during trimming projects.

“Try to have the tree trimming that you need done for your house in the winter,” said Linda Winchell, Executive Director of Vita Wildlife Rehabilitation Education Center. “Homeowners are the first line of defense because we have to count on them to make the right decisions.”

According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the number of baby birds brought into rehabilitation centers has increased between last year and this year due to nests being destroyed.

“We’re trying to educate the public as well as these larger tree trimming companies that they should avoid cutting during these busy nesting times of the year,” Hyink said.

Officials say this year’s early heat caused nesting season to begin as early as February, and it can continue through August.

Because of that, the department is asking residents to avoid trimming trees during those months whenever possible.

“The birds really start to get active in laying eggs and building nests from February and March as late as August,” Winchell said. “If you can, do not trim trees during that time. Honestly, who wants to be out trimming trees when it’s 110 degrees outside? It’s better for the birds, but it’s better for the workers too.”

The Arizona Game and Fish Department encourages anyone who witnesses the destruction of active nests to report it through the Operation Game Thief hotline at +1 (800) 352-0700.

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Yuma man sentenced in connection to shooting that left one person injured

KYMA on May 23, 2026

Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A Yuma man has been sentenced in connection to a shooting that left one person injured.

36-year-old Lorenzo Casillas was sentenced Thursday to seven-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault.

Casillas was accused of shooting a man twice last year near Arizona Avenue and 32nd Street. The victim survived.

Casillas was originally facing multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder, before reaching a plea agreement.

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Yuma man pleads guilty to one count of child abuse in death of two-year-old

KYMA on May 23, 2026

Skylar Heisey

The details in this story may be disturbing to some viewers.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A Yuma man originally set to stand trial in the death of a two-year-old entered a guilty plea in court Thursday.

24-year-old Miguel Garcia pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse involving domestic violence. In exchange for the plea, charges of first-degree murder and concealment of a body were dismissed.

Investigators say Garcia and the child’s mother, 21-year-old Angelina Vasquez, were involved in abuse and neglect that led to the death of the child, known to many as baby Kano.

Prosecutors say the child’s body was burned in a barbecue and placed inside a backpack.

Garcia now faces a presumptive sentence of 17 years in prison, with a possible range of 10 to 24 years. 

Under the plea agreement, his sentence will be capped at 21 years, and his sentencing is scheduled for June 24.

Vasquez previously pleaded guilty in April to child abuse involving domestic violence under a separate plea agreement, and is scheduled to be sentenced May 27.

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Yuma man sentenced in fatal stabbing outside Circle K

KYMA on May 23, 2026

Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A Yuma man has been sentenced in a deadly stabbing outside a Circle K.

27-year-old Angel Witrado was sentenced Friday to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.

Witrado was originally charged with first-degree murder in the death of 37-year-old Justin Arviso.

The victim’s family members said in court that Arviso was outside the Circle K near 24th Street and Avenue B when Witrado approached and asked for a ride.

Arviso declined, but offered to get Witrado water from inside the store. Witrado then attacked Arviso, stabbing him between 16 and 18 times. Arviso later died from his injuries.

During sentencing, Arviso’s mother addressed the court, saying she believes the attack was premeditated and expressed disappointment that the case did not result in a first-degree murder conviction.

She told the court her son was showing kindness in his final moments and said helping others was the kind of person he was. She added that their family continues to grieve every day.

Witrado will get credit for 590 days served.

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Brush fire burns 100 acres east of Brawley

KYMA on May 23, 2026

Adrik Vargas

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Fire crews continue cleanup efforts after a brush fire burned about 100 acres of Bureau of Land Management land east of Brawley.

According to fire officials, the fire started around 3 a.m. Tuesday near Whitlock Road. The cause remains under investigation.

Matthew Pacos with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service said the fire threatened nearby infrastructure, including power lines in the area.

Power was temporarily shut off as a safety precaution while crews worked to contain the fire.

Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Imperial County fire departments, the Bureau of Land Management Fish and Wildlife, and crews from Naval Air Facility El Centro.

Officials said the fire is no longer actively spreading and is now in the mop-up stage. Crews are continuing to monitor hot spots and strengthen containment lines, which are currently about 40% contained at the time of writing.

Firefighters are expected to remain in the area for the next few days as cleanup operations continue.

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