Missouri Task Force 1 stays in Texas as Bertha heads toward Gulf Coast

KMIZ on July 22, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri Task Force 1 will head north to San Antonio on Wednesday ahead of another storm potentially affecting the southeastern portion of the country, a Tuesday evening press release from the Boone County Fire Protection District says.

Task Force 1 was sent to Texas last week to assist with a flood response. Tuesday’s release says TF-1 was providing water rescues along the Rio Grande.

First responders will leave from southern Texas on Wednesday morning and are expected to get to San Antonio in the afternoon.

“This strategic repositioning ensures MO-TF1 remains prepared to respond quickly should additional mission assignments arise as weather conditions develop,” the release says.

Tropical Storm Bertha has been inching toward the Gulf Coast, according to national reporting.

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Arizona primary day brings key GOP governor’s race

KYMA on July 22, 2026

Madeline Murray

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – It’s Primary Election Day in Arizona, and voters decided on several races that will help shape the November’s ballot.

One of the key races in Arizona is the governor’s race, where voters chose which Republican candidate will go head to head against Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.).

There are four Republican candidates running to be on the November ballot: Rep. Andy Biggs, Rep. David Schweikert, Scott Neely and Ken Miceli.

Gov. Hobbs is running for reelection unopposed.

The winner of Tuesday night’s race wins the Republican ticket. We’re expecting initial results shortly after 8 p.m. Keep it tuned to our newscasts and our website.

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Yuma mayoral candidates make final pitch to voters as polls close

KYMA on July 22, 2026

Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma mayoral candidates made a final pitch to voters as the polls are now closed.

News 11 spoke with Mayor Douglas Nicholls and write-in candidate Carlos Adams to learn more about what they want to share with voters as the voting centers begin to close.

Mayor Nicholls is campaigning for reelection. He has been the mayor of Yuma since 2014, having served a total of three terms. He says he wants to continue to serve his community in a fourth term.

“The real message is to get out and vote. Specifically what I hope they’ve seen over my time in office is professionalism, well thought out decisions and focusing on the growth of our whole community for opportunity for everyone,” Nicholls said.

Meanwhile, Adams says he has what it takes to bring Yuma into a new era.

“For the people of Yuma, I believe that if you want change, if you want a new Yuma, focus on the quality of life, education, and emphasis on searching for opportunities for our community that you would write in Carlos Adams,” Adams said.

The winner of Tuesday night’s race wins the seat. We’re expecting initial results shortly after 8 p.m. Keep it tuned to our newscasts and our website.

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World Cup withdrawal for the Switchbacks

KRDO on July 22, 2026

Rob Namnoum

Now that the World Cup is over, the Switchbacks don’t know what to do with their free time, “It’s sad that it’s over. It’s kind of like, what do I do when I get home?” says Switchbacks forward, Jonas Fjeldberg.

Khori Bennett adds, “It’s just silence right now. I’m trying to figure out what to do next. After the final, I was like, oh, what’s next? I don’t know what’s next.”

The next World Cup will be played in 2030 and Khori Bennett is hoping his home country of Jamaica will qualify, “I have it written, you know, in my bathroom. It’s a long term goal.””

The Switchbacks believe that what their native lands learned from attending the World Cup is not to believe what’s written about the United States, “The problem for me when I go home has been having to explain that America is actually amazing because all they read is, you know, news and all the bad stuff and watch Quentin Tarantino movies. So, they don’t believe me when I tell them that Americans are fantastic,” says Fjeldberg.

They also think it would be fantastic if the World Cup helps soccer grow in the U.S, “I hope, it opened the eyes to some people about how big the sport is globally, because I think that’s, a little, you know, neglected here, maybe. How how big it actually is. Hopefully it brings, you know, the kids, maybe they want to play soccer now,” says Fjeldberg.

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YFD to hold fundraiser for crew member

KYMA on July 22, 2026

Connor Emery

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Usually the Yuma Fire Department (YFD) helps the community. This time, they are the ones calling for help.

Capt. Gary Welch has served with the department for over 20 years. In the last few weeks, Capt. Welch has been battling a severe illness and was recently admitted to a Tucson hospital.

To help with this cause, the department is holding a lunch fundraiser.

Francisco Leon, Public Information Officer for YFD, shared what Welch has mean to the crew and also the community.

“He was a fire captain and technical rescue technician. So, he would take care of all the training needs for the fire department, for the professional services division. But yeah, he’s just served this community again for over 20 years. He’s also a U.S. Marine. So a good person all around,” Leon said.

The department will be providing a spaghetti lunch next Thursday, July 30 from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m.

Meals are available via drive-thru pickup for ten dollars.

“Also we’d like to set a deadline of buying tickets for Tuesday July 28 at 5 p.m, the end of business hours. And the reason for the deadline is trying to get the most accurate number as possible so we can get the right amount of food and then all the rest of the money can go to Gary and his family,” Leon explained.

The cost is $10. To purchase tickets, visit the Fire Administration, located on the second floor of Yuma City Hall.

For more information about the lunch, contact Deputy Fire Chief Richard Root at 928-373-4859 or Richard.Root@yumaaz.gov.

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Motorcyclists invited to burnish riding techniques, have fun on desert track

KESQ on July 22, 2026

City News Service

DESERT CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) – Motorcyclists seeking to sharpen their skills and enhance safety techniques on a professional track east of the Coachella Valley are invited to join expert riders during an end-of-summer event.

Compact Octane is slated for Sept. 5 and 6 at the 16-year-old Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, located at 25300 Rice Road in Desert Center.

“We’re not a motorcycle safety course,” Compact Octane cofounder Matt Testa told City News Service. “We’re a place where riders who already know how to operate a motorcycle can safely practice and improve.”

He said that, unlike competitive racing events, the Stevenson Ranch- based organization’s goal is to promote ego-free safety and professionalism, with prohibitions against racing, lap timing and trophies.

Riders must also follow strict passing rules, and failure to do so may result in removal.

With no oncoming traffic, intersections or speed limits, the Compact Octane environment is ideal to focus on one objective — good riding, Testa said.

“We make sure riders have the equipment, advice, inspections and supervision they need,” he said. “Chuckwalla also has medical services on- site in case of an emergency.”

Before anyone can take to the track, his or her bike must pass a technical inspection conducted by Motorsport Exotica. September’s event will feature riding sessions at four experience levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. Orientations cover track safety, flag meanings, course layout, vision techniques, braking, shifting, body position and speed awareness.

“A lot of beginner riders show visible improvement the same day,” Testa said.

More experienced riders are the first to receive on-track coaching focused on braking, traction management, smooth riding techniques and visual awareness.

“We prioritize teaching riders how to brake properly, manage traction, be smooth and know where to look,” Testa said. “These are the fundamentals that keep riders alive on the streets.”

Participants are not required to own all of the necessary riding equipment, such as back protectors and leather suits, which can be loaned out.

Motorcycle rentals, Pirelli tire services with free mounting and balancing, and professional photography will also be available.

Each track day will follow a four-group rotation, with riders participating in 20-minute track sessions throughout the day.

All event participants must be at least 18, have a minimum of six months’ riding experience and be comfortable operating a motorcycle, according to Testa.

He said that between 80 and 120 riders are anticipated each day of the two-day event.

Spectators are welcome to attend and visit the paddock to speak with riders during breaks.

“We see a fair number of people who start as guests and later register for future events,” Testa said.

Admission to the raceway runs between $10 and $20 per person. Registration fees are $249 per rider.

Additional information is available at compactoctane.trackrabbit.com.

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World record attempt in Swan Valley

KIFI on July 22, 2026

Jeff Roper

SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI-TV) – A Swan Valley couple is making history after bringing hundreds of people to the region for a record-breaking event.

The third year of family summer camp for Bryce and Nelli Jurgy, owners of The Park in Swan Valley ended in a big way. 

“We broke a world record. So pretty crazy. The world’s largest hammock hangout.

We also had the most people lying in hammock stands or hammocks at the same time. Pretty wild. So it’s a little surreal. Still, just. This was like a dream that we had talked about. I don’t know when. How long ago?”, Bryce Jurgy explained.

“Bryce has always wanted to do this. Just because we have a campground and it has hammocks”, Nelli Jurgy said.

The Jurgys teamed up with Grand Trunk, a custom hammock maker out of Bountiful, Utah.

“This will go down in history. Yeah. You know, i thought it was going to be an easy world record, but I’m sunburnt. I’m filthy because I’ve been camping all week. It was a little harder than i thought. You are the grand trunk. But we got it. But we got that world record.”, Grand Trunk owner Paul Asis said.

Despite the sun and the wind. We made it happen.

The previous record was 269 continuously swinging hammock dwellers in Germany in 2016.

It’s officially “most people lying in hammocks” and the event in Swan Valley on Saturday registered 350 participants in hammocks, not touching the ground, taking in the Idaho scenery and doing nothing else but winning for 5 minutes. Accounts were recorded on video from multiple angles, multiple counts were made on the ground, witnesses recorded their accounts and everyone signed in and was cornered and roped off and not allowed to leave the “hammock landing area” for well over 90 minutes, while every angle and participant was documented. Participants will receive a certificate from authorized organizers and record keepers in their email. This may take months to approve.

“And so the record until now was 269. So beat that. You beat that with us. I did”, Jurgi added.

And every record breaker was offered a custom hammock to hang out in.

So next time you’re in Swan Valley. Come and hang out.

When you come out here, it’s so beautiful. You’ll you’ll get that. You will. You’ll show up as friends, leave feeling like family and you’ll be closer with your people. It just happens.

Each summer The Park at Swan Valley RV park hosts family summer camp designed for parents to attend camp with their kids and enjoy the 30 acres of space the Jurgis use to entertain. Registration and sign ups happen in the winter and sell out fast.

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Yuma Pest Control Advisors prepare for winter produce season challenges

KYMA on July 22, 2026

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – As Yuma County prepares for another winter growing season, a group of agricultural professionals is already working behind the scenes to help protect the crops that feed communities across the country.

Known as the “Winter Salad Bowl of America,” Yuma produces a significant share of the nation’s leafy greens during the colder months.

Before those crops reach grocery stores and dinner tables, Pest Control Advisors (PCA) are in the fields monitoring plants, tracking insects, and watching for diseases that could impact the harvest.

PCAs act as a first line of defense for growers, using field observations, data, and experience to identify potential problems before they become larger threats.

Local advisors say every growing season brings a new set of challenges, including unpredictable weather and changing pest pressures.

“A lot of it’s weather dependent,” said John Hume, a PCA licensed since 2003. “If we have another warm fall, warm winter, a lot of rain like we did last year, it could be real expensive…a lot of bugs, a lot of diseases.”

One of the major concerns in recent seasons has been increased insect pressure, including the diamondback moth, a pest that can damage crops such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.

PCA Gordon Goodwin, who has nearly three decades of experience, says conditions can vary greatly from year to year.

“We’ve had extremely heavy pressure in insect and disease years and we’ve had lighter years,” Goodwin said. “Every year is just a new game.”

Advisors say careful monitoring and planning remain critical as they prepare for the upcoming season. By scouting fields, managing pests, and adapting to changing conditions, PCAs help protect Yuma’s agricultural industry and the winter crops relied on by consumers nationwide.

As planting continues across the region, these crop experts say they’ll continue putting boots on the ground to help ensure a successful harvest.

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Palm Springs Animal Shelter seeks towel donations as summer challenges stretch resources

KESQ on July 22, 2026

Luis Avila

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is asking the community for help after running low on essential supplies used to care for animals every day.

Shelter officials say they are in need of bath towels and flat sheets of all sizes.

Associate Executive Director Jack Hagerman says the shelter goes through the supplies quickly.

“We use towels and sheets to line kennels, especially with puppies and kittens so it gives them something soft to lay on,” Hagerman said. “But those tend to get soiled and you can only wash them so often before you can no longer use them.”

This comes during one of the shelter’s busiest times of the year. Officials say summer typically brings more animals needing care while volunteer numbers decline as many seasonal residents leave the Coachella Valley.

“Because we have so many more puppies and kittens this time of year we go through those linens a lot faster,” Hagerman said. “We are the shortest staffed during the summer months because we don’t have as many volunteers doing enrichment with the animals.”

The need has also increased following a recent illness outbreak among kittens at the shelter. Hagerman says the outbreak required additional cleaning and supplies to help prevent the spread of illness.

“Those we can’t reuse,” Hagerman said. “This year we’re seeing a lot of disease coming into the shelter.”

Hagerman says the shelter expects to resume taking in cats by the end of the week as conditions improve, bringing an even greater need for fresh towels and sheets.

Donations of flat sheets of any size and bath towels can be dropped off at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, located at 4575 E. Mesquite Ave., during business hours or placed in the donation bins outside the shelter at any time.

For more information, contact the Palm Springs Animal Shelter at 760-416-5718.

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PSP announces the reinstatement of nonstop flights to Sonoma County

KESQ on July 22, 2026

Haley Meberg

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Direct flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Sonoma County Wine Country are set to return starting September 10.

The flight between PSP and STS is run through Alaska Airlines and is set to launch early September, six weeks earlier than previously run. The early start date reflects the success seen in its inaugural season, with many Southern Californians traveling to experience Sonoma County’s scenic vineyards and towns.

“Our travelers have embraced this route, and we’re thrilled to see Alaska Airlines bring it back even earlier this year,” said Victoria Carpenter, Interim Executive Director at Palm Springs International Airport. “As we continue working with our airline partners to expand seasonal and year-round service, our goal remains simple: give our travelers more choices and more convenience from their hometown airport.”

Travelers can expect to see additional nonstop flights available to locations like Houston, Boise, Minneapolis and Austin beginning in the fall. The seasonal route will operate five days a week with the exception of Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 25, 2027.

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