Carly Sandoval running for Yuma County Justice of the Peace

KYMA on July 14, 2026

Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A native Yuma woman says she has what it takes to be the next Yuma County Justice of the Peace for Precinct One.

Carly Sandoval says her decision to run comes from a desire to give back to her community.

The Yuma County Justice of the Peace oversees Justice Court cases, including issuing warrants, setting bail, and handling preliminary hearings.

Sandoval says her decision to run comes from a desire to give back to her community, along with her background and experience.

“I believe I am the best candidate for this position because I bring a combination of experience, proven leadership, and a lifetime commitment to Yuma County. With my years of experience on the bench, in public service, and in criminal justice,” Sandoval said.

Sandoval says she wants to serve because she wants to make a difference.

“I truly believe that the work of the justice court makes a real difference in people’s lives every day. Being appointed to the bench for the past nine years has been one of the biggest honors in my career. Every day, I have the opportunity to uphold the law, ensure everyone receives a fair hearing, and, most importantly, continue to maintain the public’s confidence in our court system,” Sandoval said.

Sandoval says if she gets elected, her priority will be to provide a court that is fair, efficient, and accessible.

“Every person has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, to ensure that they have a hearing promptly and that the decision made in their hearing is made impartially, based on the law,” Sandoval said.

Sandoval will face Jorge Gonzalez in the Arizona primary Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

For information on where to vote, click here.

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Calipatria restores support for Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation

KYMA on July 14, 2026

Jessamyn Dodd

CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA) – The City of Calipatria voted to remove support for the Imperial Valley Economic Development Center. (IVEDC). However, that decision has been reversed.

The IVEDC is linked to Brawley City Council member Tim Kelley, whose nonprofit, Brawley Community Foundation, owns the land where the Imperial Regional Detention Facility is located.

Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen says the vote reversal came after Kelley warned that planned economic development projects in Calipatria would be canceled if the city moved forward.

“He calls our city council members. He strong arms them. He attempts to run a majority of our city councils, and when a few of us decide to take a stand, when a few of us decide to share our opinion and protect our community, he threatens funding for our folks,” Mayor Luellen said.

The mayor claims residents have expressed their concerns over city funding, and fears their city may be next for a data center.

Luellen faced recall efforts back in May after the Calipatria City Council voted to remove City Manager Laura Gutierrez.

“I’ll tell you, you’ll be the first person to know. I have been very…vocally, I haven’t shared whether or not I’m running for reelection. I stopped by City Hall this morning to collect a packet for my candidacy,” Luellen shared.

The Calipatria City Council will vote on a ban against data centers within city limits Tuesday.

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Public library in Fulton reopens to public

KMIZ on July 14, 2026

Steven Lambson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Callaway County Public Library, a branch of the Daniel Boone Regional Library located in Fulton, opened back up to the public Monday, following an extended closure for HVAC replacement.

“We can now control the building’s temperature and make it comfortable for everyone,” Callaway County Public Library manager Sara Henry said in a news release.

The library building has been in service since 1912. After the building closed in April, the library used a temporary location to continue to serve library patrons.

Funding for the HVAC replacement came in part through donations.

The library invites the community to a reopening celebration on July 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Community advocates for couple killed in hit-and-run

KVIA on July 14, 2026

Carpio Griego

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Clint breakfast restaurant has been raising money for the couple killed in Sunday’s crash on Loop 375 near Yarbrough.

El Paso police charged 21-year-old DavidMcCall for allegedly crashing into Alfredo and Miriam De La Torre while they rode on a motorcycle.

Their daughter frequently went to Coffee Waffle in Clint. The restaurant started a “waffle fundraiser” throughout the week of July 19 to provide proceeds to the De La Torre family.

Manager Erica Gallardo said the decision came after she found out one of the restaurant’s regulars lost her parents.

“It really hit close to home when I found out that it was her family, you know,” Gallardo said. “It really is crazy and puts it into perspective how crazy things could just happen. It’s heartbreaking. And to know that that a family lost their their mom, their father and, you know, their families as well.”

One person who knows the feeling of a loss like this is Lupita Hernandez, who lost her son in a crash.

“Sll these courts, the system is a failure, a slap on the wrist where they let these impaired drivers out with $1,000 bond, and they’re out the next day,” Hernandez said.

She has been fighting for change, including for police to have more checkpoints and harsher punishments.

“You didn’t just destroy your life. You also destroy the family,” she said. “And you brought pain and grief into their life because now we don’t get to be with our loved ones.” You still get to go home. You still get to go where you need to go.”

If you wish to donate to the De La Torre’s family, you can visit their GoFundMe page here.

Monday night, local motorcyclists gathered in East El Paso for a ride-along honoring the De La Torre couple.

Robert Alvarez, who attended the ride-along said the deaths of the two is a tragedy, but also a harsh ereality.

“Lives were lost. This is something very serious very serious problem been going on here in El Paso. And we’re trying to bring awareness,” Alvarez said.

The ride-along started at a Circle K in East El Paso. Bikers made their way to the crash site on Loop 375 near Yarbrough.

“I don’t even know that family, I don’t. But what I do know, is that they were living life on two wheels, and this is something that they loved,” Rene Alman said, a Combat veteran Motorcycle Association Member.

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Federal lawsuit alleges Border Patrol agent shot, killed dog in El Paso home

KVIA on July 14, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal lawsuit against the U.S. government alleged a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a dog inside an El Paso home last year. Singleton Schreiber, LLP filed the lawsuit on behalf of Seth Daw and said the complaint raises claims for assault, battery, conversion and trespass to property and negligence.

In September 2025, Daw alleged the agent shot his dog while agents searched his home for undocumented migrants.

A month later, Daw filed a formal administrative claim with Customs and Border Protection seeking monetary damages and resolution before litigation, according to the law firm. In May 2026, Border Patrol denied the claim in its entirety, the firm said.

According to the lawsuit, Daw’s dog, Chop, was secured in the restroom before the search. The lawsuit said Daw told agents they should let him know if they wanted to search the restroom and he would move Chop.

Daw’s consent to search the residence did not extend to the restroom, documents said.

Agents asked Daw for his ID, which was in his truck outside. While Daw went to get it, Muñoz went inside alone, documents said.

Daw then heard a gunshot from inside the home.

The lawsuit alleged Agent Jorge Muñoz opened the bathroom door and shot Chop. Documents also alleged agents grabbed Daw, causing bruising, and that Muñoz pointed his loaded gun at Daw.

Daw seeks compensatory damages, costs and other relief permitted under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and Texas law for the loss of his personal property, damage and physical injuries.

Chop died 45 minutes later, according to the lawsuit.

According to the complaint, when Daw’s father arrived on scene and confronted agents, at least one acknowledged they had made “a big mistake.”

The lawsuit alleged Muñoz’ conduct was unjustified. The agents also didn’t find any migrants in the home.

ABC-7 will speak with Daw’s lawyer, Marisa Ong and Daw’s father, Paul Tuesday.

ABC-7 also reached out to the Department of Homeland Security, CBP and Border Patrol and haven’t heard back yet.

In November 2025, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar sent a letter to CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott and Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks in reference to the alleged shooting.

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Yuma Territorial Prison turns 150 years old

KYMA on July 14, 2026

Andrea Turisk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Territorial Prison (YTP) is celebrating its 150 anniversary this month.

YTP says when people read or hear stories about the prison, it usually follows with a tale of horror and insufferable heat.

While they say some of it is true, there’s still more to the story.

“This was a progressive-minded penitentiary believing in the power of education to change lives,” said Yanna Kruse, Manager of YTP.

In 1876, ground was broken, and the first seven inmates were asked to help construct the cells they would later be locked inside.

During its time of operation, more than 3,000 inmates passed through the facility.

“They would be locked in here at night. During the day everyone had to have a job. So, yeah…this cell wasn’t for comfort, but there’s several feet of granite here,” said Mike Erfert, a volunteer. “I think there’s probably good insulation with that.”

The prison was operation for 33 years.

“Prisoners came in all shapes and sizes. Men, women, teenagers. This row of cells was for the most hardened criminals. The murders for the most part. The lighter sentences were to the other side,” Kruse shared. “The crimes committed were everything you could imagine. Of course, cold blooded murder, arson, polygamy…burglary.”

During that time, Kruse says prisoners got the chance to get an education while they were locked up.

“Inmates were given the opportunity to go to school basically while they were here…learn trades,” Kruse explained. “The idea, back at that time in history, was while they’re incarcerated, let’s invest in them. Let’s actually treat them well.”

After its closure, the space was used for other purposes, including where the Yuma High School “Criminals” were born.

The prison has had visitors from all over the country, including Jasmine Rollins. Through one of YTP’s exhibits, she learned about her roots in Yuma she didn’t know she had.

“I was able to see that I was related to one of the sheriffs that was involved in the prison, a doctor,” Rollins expressed. “Unfortunately, some of my relatives were prisoners here.”

While the prison is celebrating a huge milestone of 150 years, YTP is also using this as a call to action to help preserve the national treasure for generations to come.

For more information on how to donate to the cause, click here.

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After 45 years, Jane Doe found near Pinyon Pines identified through DNA technology

KESQ on July 14, 2026

Tommy Gallegos

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — More than four decades after a woman’s remains were discovered in a shallow grave in the mountains of Riverside County, investigators have finally restored her identity.

The Riverside County Coroner and the Riverside Cold Case Homicide Team (RCCHT) announced that a female homicide victim, known only as “Jane Doe” for 45 years, has been positively identified as Thelma Gaston, bringing long-awaited closure to a case that dates back to 1981.

On November 28, 1981, passersby searching for firewood near Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Pinyon Crest community discovered a shallow grave containing the severely decomposed remains of a woman. Due to the condition of the remains, investigators were unable to determine her identity despite extensive investigative efforts.

For more than 40 years, the victim remained unidentified.

A breakthrough came after the Riverside County Coroner received funding in 2022 through the Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Grant, allowing investigators to revisit cold cases using modern forensic techniques. Combined with significant advances in DNA technology, the funding created new opportunities to identify previously unknown victims.

In May 2026, investigators used investigative genetic genealogy, along with dental records, to positively identify the victim as Thelma Gaston.

Authorities determined that Gaston was the victim of a 1981 homicide originally investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department. According to investigators, the suspect, Lawrence Remsen, falsely portrayed Gaston as a missing person after killing her.

A Newport Beach man originally pleaded innocent to charges he murdered Gaston, at the time his 80-year-old companion, to gain control of the woman’s multimillion-dollar estate.

Remsen eventually entered pleas to charges of murder, forgery, grand theft, and attempted grand theft in the disappearance of Gaston.

Remsen, described by police as the widow’s ‘sometime companion,’ was arrested in Eagle Rock, Texas, after Gaston’s business associates received allegedly forged letters naming Remsen as the man to whom her $20 million estate was to be entrusted.

Although Gaston’s body had never been located at the time, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office successfully prosecuted Remsen in a rare “no-body” homicide case. Remsen was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

“The identification of Ms. Gaston represents the dedication and perseverance of everyone involved in this investigation,” the Riverside County Coroner said in a statement. “Together, these efforts have ensured that Ms. Gaston has her name—and her story—returned to her.”

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Two Killed in Crash on U.S. 93 Near Mackay

KIFI on July 14, 2026

Par Kermani

MACKAY, Idaho (KIFI) — Two people were killed Monday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 93 near Mackay, according to Idaho State Police.

The crash happened around 10:12 a.m. near milepost 104.

Idaho State Police said in a statement that a 2022 Allegro motorhome driven by a 73-year-old man from Oak View, California, was traveling southbound on U.S. 93 when a 2000 GMC Yukon entered the highway from North 4100 West.

According to investigators, the driver of the Yukon, a 61-year-old man from Challis, failed to yield and collided with the motorhome.

The driver of the Yukon and a 58-year-old female passenger from Arco died at the scene.

The motorhome driver was not injured.

Troopers said all occupants involved were wearing seat belts.

U.S. 93 remains blocked in both directions as crews work to clear the scene. Drivers can check current road conditions and closures at 511.idaho.gov.

Idaho State Police is investigating the crash.

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Columbia Police get $1 million payday in new state budget

KMIZ on July 14, 2026

Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia Police Department is getting $1 million in the newly signed state budget to use specifically on downtown public safety.

When exactly the money hits the city’s account depends on Gov. Mike Kehoe releasing the funds, according to State Sen. Stephen Webber.

Webber said a conversation with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude and his local roots prompted his push to secure the funding during this legislative session.

“I went to the Senate Appropriation Chair Rusty Black and I asked Rusty if he put $1 million in the budget specifically for the Columbia Police Department specifically to be spent on public safety in downtown,” Webber said. “I’m concerned about crime and I want it to be a thriving area.”

ABC 17 News reached out to Schlude to discuss the funds and she deferred us to Webber.

Webber said what the money is used for may be influenced by August elections, as a 1% Public Safety Sales Tax is up for a vote. The tax is projected to generate an additional $38 million in funding for police and fire.

However, Webber said the $1 million dollars in funds coming to police should not influence voters’ decisions.

“It’s significantly more money, that’s for ongoing expenses,” Webber said. “This is just an extra thing I could do as a state senator, from the state level, to bring some more resources to our community and try to do my piece of the puzzle, but it’s certainly not the entire puzzle.”

City leaders also gathered Monday to discuss the 2027 fiscal year budget proposal that includes nearly $2 million in funding cuts for police. On her way into the meeting Ward 1 councilwoman Valerie Carroll told ABC 17 News that city council was aware of the incoming funds, but discussions around what the money will be used for are still ongoing and nothing has been voted on yet.

Along with funding resources for downtown safety, Webb also filed legislation related to restricting juvenile gun access. That legislation did not make it through to Kehoe’s desk, but Webber said he plans to refile.

“I think people don’t believe that it’s the policy in Missouri right now that a 15-year-old can can drive around in backseat of a car with a handgun at two in the morning and nobody can do anything,” Webber said.

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Probation Supervisor accused of inappropriate relationship with juvenile inmate

KESQ on July 14, 2026

Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Probation Supervisor was arrested over the weekend following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile inmate, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday.

The suspect, identified as Nancy Salcedo, 43, was arrested on Sunday at her residence in Indio.

Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Peters said undisclosed parties from the Department of Probation contacted the Special Victims Unit Thursday, alerting them to possible illicit activity involving Salcedo and the boy, apparently at Riverside Juvenile Hall.

There was no word regarding how long the agent and minor had been in contact, or whether she was assigned to his case.

Salcedo was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside and faces charges of annoying and molesting a juvenile and unauthorized computer access. According to jail records, she is out of custody. She is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 9 in Riverside.

It was unclear whether Salcedo had been placed on administrative leave. Her length of employment with the county was not disclosed.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit believes there may be additional victims and encourages anyone with more information regarding this investigation to contact Investigator Myling Sam at (951) 955–1700 or the Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951–776–1099.

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