Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day with these creative dessert ideas

KIFI on July 30, 2026

Par Kermani

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is just around the corner, and one local grocery expert is encouraging families to put a creative spin on the classic frozen treat.

Jessie Smith with Fred Meyer stopped by Local News 8 to share a few easy, homemade ice cream sandwich ideas using ingredients shoppers can find at the store.

Among the creations were a doughnut ice cream sandwich made with vanilla bean ice cream and rainbow sprinkles, a peanut butter cookie sandwich filled with chocolate ice cream and Reese’s Pieces, a croissant stuffed with a chocolate-coated ice cream bar and a s’mores-inspired version featuring graham crackers, chocolate ice cream, marshmallows and caramel.

Smith said the desserts are simple to make at home and can be a fun activity for family reunions, weekend gatherings or a summer treat with the kids.

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is celebrated annually on Aug. 2.

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Free spay and neuter services for San Luis, Arizona residents

KYMA on July 30, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of San Luis announced free spay and neuter services for San Luis, Arizona residents.

This is in collaboration with the Humane Society of Yuma.

However, the appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis, space is limited and each eligible household may register up to two pets.

For schedule an appointment, and for more eligibility requirements, click here.

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Many Mid-Missouri voters will vote in new congressional districts on Tuesday

KMIZ on July 30, 2026

Melissa Houston

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Voters in Boone County are having to navigate an updated congressional map following state redistricting that shuffled the districts that cover Central Missouri.

Under the revised congressional map, Boone County is now split between Missouri’s Third and Fifth Congressional Districts. Under the previous map put in place after the 2020 census, the county was divided between the Third and Fourth.

That map changed when the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly approved a new, GOP-friendly map during a special session last summer.

Despite the shift in districts, Charles Zug, a political science professor at the University of Missouri, said the dynamics for local voters are unlikely to see a dramatic change.

“The consequences of that in terms of electoral politics I don’t think will be significant because all of those districts now, the Fifth and the Third, they’re still Republican districts,” Zug said.

Zug explained that the redrawing of boundaries reflects a redistricting strategy called “cracking” and “packing.”

“Cracking” involves dividing a concentrated group of voters across multiple districts to dilute their collective voting share of a party, while “packing” consolidates voters into a single district.

“The state legislature in Missouri has done both of those for this. It’s packed as much possible Democratic vote into the single St. Louis congressional district. That’s still going to go Democratic, it sort of consolidated all that,” Zug said. “Also cracking the influence of Democrats in counties like … Boone, for example.”

Expanding District Five, which is currently Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district, into a much larger geographic area that includes parts rural Missouri and Boone County is what Zug refers to as cracking District Five. This expansion of District Five created wider Republican-leaning margins.

“The old Fifth District used to be a blue district,” Zug said. “State legislature cracked that district, basically took that concentration of Democratic voters and spread them out over the course of three newly drawn districts Six, Five and Four.”

As a result of these changes, voters in the northwestern region of Boone County now share a new congressional district with parts of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Any representative elected to the Fifth District will have to balance competing priorities of a major urban center along with the smaller rural communities, according to Zug.

The redrawn lines present another hurdle: voter awareness.

There are no statewide agencies required to send boundary line updates directly to voters’ homes, Zug said. Unless residents are actively staying up to date with state election databases or mailings from their county clerk, they may not realize their congressional districts have shifted until they receive a ballot or arrive at the polls.

Zug said that in the northwestern part of Boone County, where the district lines might be harder to find, it might not be clear which district you are in. Map boundaries rely on precise residential street addresses rather than just a broad ZIP code.

“Some voters don’t even pay attention to that. Right. They’re just like, ‘oh, here’s my ballot vote and don’t pay attention to what district I’m in,'” said Zug. “But other voters, you know, if you’re aware that you are in the Third District last time and, you know, suddenly it says the Fifth District, you might be aware of that.”

ACB 17 asked residents in downtown Columbia to see if they are aware of which district they will be voting in for the upcoming August primary election. The responses varied in knowledge.

“I do not, I just know where to vote,” said Linda Martin, a resident of Columbia.

Other residents who did not want to be on camera said they were not aware that there were separate U.S. House districts.

“I have no idea, no idea what district I’m voting in,” said Ashton Conner, resident of Columbia.

One resident, Marsha Hamby, said she was aware of her district because she had to renew her voting registration form.

“Yes, I’m District Four,” said Hamby. “We had just moved, so I had to find out by renewing my voting registration form so I would know which district to vote in.”

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Four vehicles stolen in Jefferson City

KMIZ on July 30, 2026

Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Four vehicles were stolen during a rash of automobile break-ins early Thursday in Jefferson City, police say.

The break-ins were primarily concentrated on the east side of the city. The Jefferson City Police Department posted information about the break-ins on social media, saying three vehicles had been stolen, but Lt. Curtis Finke later told ABC 17 News that four cars were taken.

Police reminded residents to lock their vehicles and to review any security camera video recorded between 1 and 4 a.m. Thursday.

No information was released about what was taken from vehicles that were not stolen.

According to Missouri Highway Patrol data, in 2024 the Jefferson City Police Department reported 114 incidents of motor vehicle theft, theft of vehicle parts, or theft from a motor vehicle.

So far this year, the city reported 20 vehicle-related thefts.

The JCPD recommends residents keep valuables and keys out of cars. Other car security measures include wheel locks and immobilizers that prevent criminals from hotwiring cars.

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Community weighs in on proposed Imperial County transit hub expansion

KYMA on July 30, 2026

Lynette Niebla

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – The Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) is moving forward with plans to build a new, modern transit hub in El Centro.

County officials hosted a public forum at the El Centro Library to gather community feedback on the proposed Imperial Valley Transit (IVT) Administration, Operations & Maintenance Facility.

The project, coordinated alongside the City of El Centro and the Federal Transit Administration, marks a critical step in the environmental review and planning process.

Since its inception in 1989, IVT has experienced massive regional growth. The network began with just five routes serving roughly 3,000 monthly riders. As of now, it operates 13 routes carrying more than 55,000 passengers every month.

To sustain that growth, the proposed central hub will be located at 2204-2208 La Brucherie Road in El Centro.

The modern complex is designed to replace the current, outdated facility and will serve as the central heart for administrative functions, fleet maintenance, and future green transit initiatives.

“We want to make our services effective and meaningful for the public,” said David Aguirre, Executive Director of the ICTC. “That is our goal at the end of the day, so we’re gonna work very, very hard to try to accomplish that. Hopefully, in the near future, you’re gonna see a lot of improvements to all of our public transit infrastructure.”

The project aligns with the City of El Centro’s Vision 2050 Strategic Plan, the ICTC’s Regional Long-Range Transportation Plan, and California’s mandate to transition to a 100 percent zero-emission transit fleet by 2040.

Key features planned for the La Brucherie Road site include:

A brand-new administration and operations building

An upgraded vehicle maintenance facility with expanded bays

Dedicated fleet parking, fueling, and bus wash facilities

On-site solar energy generation

Clean infrastructure to charge and support future zero-emission vehicles

Roadway and utility improvements to the surrounding neighborhood

Regional planners emphasize that these upgrades will directly benefit the local population.

“There’s definitely a lot of community support and it’s definitely clear that the transit-dependent population here in Imperial County is greatly going to benefit from a project like this,” said Virginia Mendoza, Transportation Planner for Caltrans District 11.

However, local senior advocacy groups who attended the forum brought up immediate safety hurdles. While representatives from the Imperial County Area Agency on Aging are highly supportive of the new, eco-friendly central facility, they stressed that ordinary roadside bus stops remain hazardous for elderly commuters.

“We care for the health and safety needs of our elderly population, and we just don’t want them to be forgotten, especially in a situation like this, a project like this,” said AJ Gaddis, Transportation Commission Chair for the Imperial County Area Agency on Aging.

John Hernandez, a local senior citizen and council member for the Agency on Aging, urged decision-makers to prioritize temperature-controlled infrastructure out on the streets.

“If you want to improve ridership and access for older people, then we have to really think about making it user-friendly,” Hernandez said. “I have noticed throughout Imperial County bus stops that perhaps need shaded areas…perhaps need to be built with materials that aren’t as hot.”

Public feedback remains a major driving force for the project. ICTC officials confirmed that they have successfully narrowed down the construction blueprints to two distinct design options, and they are actively using community commentary to select the best path forward.

“Right now is really where we’re focusing on trying to engage the public about the project,” Aguirre added. “If there’s any comments you have or you want to share any insights that you may have seen somewhere else, you’re more than welcome, we’ll take that in.”

The project is currently lingering in its Environmental and Conceptual Design phase. Funding is expected to be pulled from a combination of local, state, and federal sources, with construction officially slated to begin in 2029.

Community members looking to review the current design options or submit planning feedback can find comprehensive resources here.

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AdvoKATE Foundation commits $100,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital

KYMA on July 30, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A Yuma-based nonprofit announced a five-year, $100,000 to the Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD).

The AdvoKATE Foundation said the commitment is to support Ewing sarcoma research and CCBD’s “greatest needs in pediatric oncology and hematology.”

In addition, the foundation said the commitment “will help fund physician-scientist research, early-phase clinical trials, and supportive care services for children and families navigating a cancer diagnosis.”

Lilian Campa, co-founder of the foundation, also said the commitment builds on their long-standing partnership with the hospital, where her daughter, Kate, received medical care after being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which is a rate and aggressive form of bone cancer, back in December of 2018.

Kate died in October of 2020 after battling the cancer for nearly two years.

“Kate fought harder than anyone I’ve ever known, and she never stopped advocating for other kids facing the same diagnosis,” Campa expressed. “This commitment is about making sure the doctors and researchers at Phoenix Children’s have what they need to give other families more time, more options, and more hope than we had. It’s how we carry Kate’s Way forward.”

To learn more about the partnership, read the press release below.

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SCAM ALERT: How You Can Protect Yourself from Gift Card Scams

KEYT on July 30, 2026

Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The risk of getting scammed is higher than ever, with fraudsters constantly coming up with new tactics to trick, scare, or intimate you out of your money.

In this week’s segment of On Your Side, we highlight gift card scams – victims will receive text message from someone they believe they know, stating that person needs them to purchase a gift card. Legitimate ticket vendors and financial institutions will never ask customers to purchase gift cards to receive a refund or resolve an account issue.

Authorities remind the public to never provide gift card numbers, and pins over the phone, this is how the scammers obtain the gift card information.

Your News Channel will have more on how to protect yourself tonight at 6:00pm.

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YFD hosts Firehouse Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser

KYMA on July 30, 2026

Connor Emery

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) hosted a Firehouse Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser Thursday.

The lunch, which took place at YFD Fire Station 1, located at 353 S. Third Avenue, at 11 a.m., was to raise funds for Capt. Gary Welch.

Capt. Welch has served with the department for over 20 years.

In the last few weeks, Welch has been battling a severe illness, and was recently admitted to a Tucson hospital.

News 11 spoke with Francisco Leon, Public Information Officer for YFD, last week where he 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.

Meals included spaghetti with a choice of sauce with or without meatballs, side salad with a choice of ranch or Italian dressing, dinner roll, packaged cutlery, and served in a to-go container.

The fundraiser ended at 1 p.m.

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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive underway in Yuma

KYMA on July 30, 2026

Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Thursday marks the first day of the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive, and Yuma residents are encouraged to help save lives in the community.

News 11 is proud to partner with Vitalant for the blood drive, which is running through Saturday, August 1.

It is taking place at the Yuma Main Library, located at 2951 S. 21st Drive, at the following times:

Thursday, July 30: 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 31: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 1: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Just one blood donation can help save up to three lives and make a lasting impact on someone in need.

To schedule your blood donation appointment, click here, or call 877-258-4825.

To watch the livestream of the first day of the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive, see attached video.

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Heroic Marine Rescue Saves an Entangled Sea Lion in Santa Barbara Waters

KEYT on July 30, 2026

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Channel Island Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) made a heroic rescue of a subadult sea lion with a monofilament line imbedded in its neck off of a buoy in the Santa Barbara Harbor Wednesday.

The Lil’ Toot boat, which tours by there daily, was actively involved in calming the sea lion down because the mammal is familiar with that vessel and crew Captain Milo Wolf.

This effort began two months ago at the docks in the harbor.

At that time the sea lion was in the middle multiple adult sea lions, including large bulls and could not be reached.

After a few weeks, the group disbanded and the entangled sea lion relocated to the buoy.

Ken Hughes is a CIMWI Volunteer on the team and said, “the animal was so used to us trying to approach it  that it would run , but it was used to Milo every day so he was able to allow us to get closer.”

CIMWI was able to successfully use a pole syringe to administer sedation.

This partially put the sea lion to sleep.

Dr. Sam Dover is the CIMWI Chief Veterinarian who helped to lift the 200 pound mammal into an inflatable. He said the sea lion was “mildly sedated.  He was was sleeping on the surface. The Toot, he sees it every day so that made it simple and we were about to get medication into him.”

The fishing line was digging into the sea lion’s neck and getting covered up with muscle because the mammal was feeding. Others have been found with deeper impacts and health failure. “We get them all the time on the beach in various stages. This one was very serious,” said Dover.

Then volunteers transferred it to the dock where it was put in a crate.

It is now at the CIMWI center at Gaviota for rehabilitation.

Wolf came in on his day off more than once to help out with the early morning rescue attempts.

“I was so happy I almost cried. We have been trying to catch him for two months. I am really, really glad! I could hardly sleep last night worrying about this operation,” said Wolf.

The sea lion could be in good health again and released within a month.

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