Agua Viva Water Treatment Facility experiences power outage

KYMA on August 19, 2026

Connor Emery

UPDATE (5:42 PM): The City of Yuma has provided an update regarding the power outage at the Agua Viva Water Treatment Facility.

In the update, the City says an electrical failure at the facility took it offline and “prevented it from operating on either APS power or its emergency generators.”

The City says the Main Street Water Treatment Plant supplied water to the community “while crews worked to maintain system pressures” throughout the day, and says, “Areas east of Avenue 3E experienced the greatest impacts.”

At around 2:15 p.m., the City says crews began restoring water pressure at the facility “using emergency generators,” and says another generator is being delivered Wednesday evening that “will be integrated into the facility as soon as it arrives.”

While the additional generator will allow them to return the water system to normal operations, the City says it will continue operating at a reduced capacity during the recovery process, with customers experiencing lower than normal water pressure.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma said the Agua Viva Water Treatment Facility in the Foothills area is experiencing a power outage Wednesday.

The City said crews are working to restore power “as quickly and safely as possible,” and is asking residents and businesses to “reduce water usage” during that time.

News 11 spoke with Greg Stack, Assistant Director of Utilities for the City of Yuma, who says they are bringing generators from Phoenix, which should be up and running within the next three to four hours.

“This morning, we experienced a small electrical snafu at our Agua Viva water treatment plant. This cost us to have no electrical power available either emergency or utility power,” Stack said.

One local resident said that they didn’t know who to call when it came to having no water.

“I called but I couldn’t get a hold. I was getting voicemail and I had to know. Do I call a plumber or don’t I call a plumber,” Dennis Gomez, a local resident said.

Many schools including Arizona Western College sent students home because of the water outage.

One student said he enjoyed staying home and focus on finishing his assignments

“I wasn’t really concerned. It was just more like okay cool I get to have more of a break. Get to do more homework at home. It was just like a relief, I don’t have to go anywhere today. I can just do all of my work at home,” Emmanuel Cibrian, an A.W.C student said.

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Better Business Bureau: Weight loss and GLP-1 scams

KYMA on August 19, 2026

Jalen Fong

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Insurance may not cover it and out of pocket costs can be too expensive, so a lot of people are searching for GLP-1 deals online and scams are waiting.

Polls show about one in eight U.S. adults say they’ve used a GLP drug for weight loss or a medical condition and BBB Scam Tracker shows an increase in complaints from people trying to get it cheap.

A Yuma man saw a Facebook ad and authorized a $40 payment. They took $91 instead, credited a portion and never sent the product.

A California man signed up for compounded GLP-1 medications online. They sent a bill, but no product. He says “literally, $297 monthly for absolutely no merchandise” and no refund.

Compounded GLP-1 medications are pharmacy mixed alternatives to brand names and ads tout low prices.

But the FDA has warned dozens of telehealth online GLP-1 sellers about making false claims in their ads.

Beware of:

Ads saying no prescriptions required. They are after a medical evaluation.

Fake celebrity endorsements.

Meds that say for “research purposes only.” 

Demands to pay by cash app or wire and no credit cards taken.

Before trusting any business, check out reviews, complaints and for trusted Accredited Businesses at BBB.org and visit BBB’s Scam Tracker.

Check out BBB scam warnings at joeknowsbetter.com.

More GLP-1 buying protections from Better Business Bureau:

Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of their demand and limited availability by tricking people with fake offers and fraudulent websites.

BBB Scam Tracker has received many reports of scammers using weight loss and GLP-1 medications to get people’s money and personal information. Scammers use several methods to carry out these scams.

AI Generated ads with fake endorsements

Scammers are increasingly using deepfake videos and AI-generated images of celebrities, doctors, and other trusted figures to promote GLP-1 medications and weight loss products.

These ads look convincing but are completely fabricated, tricking consumers into believing the endorsements are real. 

Learn more about deepfake celebrity endorsements of Lipomax and Prozenith weight loss products.

BBB Scam Tracker reports

A consumer clicked a video link about the “pink salt trick” and saw what appeared to be Oprah Winfrey and a doctor promoting Lipo Max as a safer alternative to GLP-1 injections. Believing the endorsement was real, they purchased the product, spending over $300, but later suspected the video was AI-generated. When they tried to request a refund, the support email bounced back as non-deliverable.

Read the full BBB Scam Tracker report.

In a different example, a consumer watched a 30-minute presentation by Dr. Mark Hyman promoting healing and weight loss with gelatin, green tea, and other ingredients. However, the product received, called Ozemburn, contained only Garcinia Cambogia, which was never mentioned. The buyer later found no connection to Dr. Hyman on his official website and expressed concern, recalling past negative health effects from similar supplements.

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A consumer ordered six bottles of Prozenith after watching an online presentation about the “pink salt trick.” After 13 days of use with no results and chest discomfort, they requested a refund. Despite repeatedly submitting forms and contacting customer service, the refund was never processed, even after receiving a pop-up stating it was approved. The buyer later found online reports calling Prozenith a scam and warns others not to spend $315.68 on the product.

Read the full BBB Scam Tracker report.

Fake online pharmacies and health retailers

Fake websites may advertise GLP-1 medications at discounted prices. Victims who enter payment information may never receive any products, or they may get unsafe or watered-down medications.

Learn how to identify a fake website.

BBB Scam Tracker reports

A consumer searching for a cheaper price than their doctor’s office found an online ad for a GLP-1 shot. After paying a $32 membership fee and entering credit card information, they were hit with repeated $670 charge attempts, despite contacting the company multiple times to cancel. The charges continued nearly every other day, leaving the consumer worried the company would eventually succeed in debiting their account.

Read the full BBB Scam Tracker report.

Another consumer reported a fraudulent online pharmacy posing as a legitimate source for GLP-1 drugs and tirzepatide. After charging over $750 to their card, the company stopped communicating. Initially, the website appeared credible, but follow-ups through a chat box led to vague delays and then silence when the consumer tried to cancel. The consumer has since reported the scam to the FTC, BBB, and disputed the charge with their credit card company.

Read the full BBB Scam Tracker report.

In a different example, a consumer purchased weight loss patches advertised as containing “SMGT-GLP-1” with promises of great results. After paying over $70, they received products with no instructions, unclear ingredients, and later discovered the patches were simply collagen. Despite a “100% refund guarantee,” the company ignored multiple refund requests, leaving the consumer, a senior on a fixed income, out the money and warning others not to fall for the scam.

Read the full BBB Scam Tracker report.

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Backpacks, School Supplies Donated to Family Access Network

KTVZ on August 19, 2026

Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive donated a truckload of school supplies today to the Family Access Network, providing 100 backpacks filled with essentials for local students.

This delivery follows a previous contribution from the charity earlier this year in August, when the group had previously donated another 100 backpacks which were also filled with supplies.

The Family Access Network works to provide resouces to local students whose families face financial hardship. Chris LaRue serves as the development director for the Family Access Network. She descivbied just how wonderful it was to see kids picking out their brand-new supplies.

“It’s extremely heartwarming because you have so many children, that are in need and they come to school and their parents can’t afford a brand new backpack or a lunchbox or a water bottle,” LaRue said. “And for those kids to be able to come in and be given something brand new with everything that they need for the school year, it’s it’s life changing.”

Even with the latest delivery of supplies, the Family Access Network still has a great need for assistance and is welcoming further donations from the community.

Family Access Network will host an organizing party at the end of the month to sort through all received donations. Children will then be able to select their school supplies next month.

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Authorities search for missing 40-year-old man

KESQ on August 19, 2026

KESQ News Team

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Victor Virgen, who has been missing since May.

According to Cathedral City police, Virgen was last seen leaving his father’s home in Desert Hot Springs in May. He has not been located since.

The Cathedral City Police Department says it received a missing-person report for Virgen on July 16. Detectives have since been working the case and following up on leads, but authorities say they have been unable to locate him.

Police are urging anyone who may have information about Virgen’s whereabouts or who may have seen him since May to contact the Cathedral City Police Department.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on Victor is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jeff Barnett, jbarnett@cathedralcity.gov or (760)770-0381

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PG&E’s Voluntary $16 Million Payment To SLO County Nullifies Need For Current Legislation

KEYT on August 19, 2026

Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Leaders of San Luis Obispo County are joining a state senator in celebrating a milestone agreement with PG&E regarding operations at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.

PG&E will be voluntarily paying San Luis Obispo County $16 million over the next two years, to begin mitigating community impacts of the nuclear power plant’s extended operations.

In 2016 a plan was put in place to shut Diablo Canyon down entirely by 2025, retiring one reactor at a time over the course of several months.

“In 2016, energy efficiency was really ramping up,” says Dawn Ortiz-Legg, District 3 Supervisor County Of SLO. “Everything that we were doing was seemed to using less energy, which was great.”

The plan changed in 2022 with Senate Bill 846, extending the plant’s operation through 2030.

“What was not really calculated was that electrification of transportation was actually going to really increase the demand for electricity,” says Ortiz-Legg.

That extension created massive funding gaps for impact mitigation at local schools and public services, which had been counting on the 2025 shutdown.

“Trying to protect the Diablo lands, having seismic safety reviews that were up to date, trying to deal with the regulatory authority of the Coastal Commission, making sure there was $1 billion for renewable energy,” says John Laird, District 17 Senator for the state of California.

In January of this year, Laird introduced senate bill 931 to ensure these impacts were given funding for mitigation.

“And PG&E basically approached me to make a deal to do voluntarily, essentially what was in the bill,” says Senator Laird.

In April, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the renewal of Diablo Canyon’s license for 20 more years, up through 2045.

“A formal legislation can be installed at the state and then signed by a governor in the future,” says Ortiz-Legg.

State law only authorizes the plant to operate through 2030, and more changes would need to be legislated to authorize operation for 2031 and beyond.

“This is great news for the locals,” says Laird. “And it really sets up the future conversations to make sure this continues. But there just won’t be a fiscal cliff.”

PG&E has specified that this $16 million mitigation package is being provided entirely out of corporate shareholder funds, and neither taxpayers nor rate payers are being held responsible.

“And I think that this brings us some breathing room until the future governor can move forward on seeing Diablo extended,” says Ortiz-Legg. “We’re going to need that energy.”

There is still a funding gap for the remaining three years of the plant’s operation, and Senator Laird says he and his team won’t rest until that gap is filled.

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Higher Crime Numbers Reported During Old Spanish Days 2026

KEYT on August 19, 2026

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Police Department says more people were arrested, cited and detained during Old Spanish Days this month than it had on the books in 2025.

Overall arrests totaled 199 arrests and 94 people went to the Santa Barbara County Jail. That’s 50 arrests more than a year ago.

43 were for felony offenses. 12 arrests were for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 1,557 calls for service were made to the police, that is also higher than a year ago. Parking citations were up by more than 300 with 1282 citations left on windshields.

The Santa Barbara Police Department was assisted by outside agencies including the San Luis Obispo Police Department, The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, UC Police and Probation.

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National Aviation Day: Jackson Hole Airport’s Hugo Hernandez recognized as American Airlines Safety Champion

KIFI on August 19, 2026

Maile Sipraseuth

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (KIFI) — On National Aviation Day, an occasion dedicated to honoring the history of flight and the team members who keep the industry moving, one local ramp lead is being recognized for putting safety above all else amidst the rugged terrain of Grand Teton National Park.

Hugo Hernandez, a Ramp Lead and Crew Chief at Jackson Hole Airport, was recently recognized by American Airlines as a 2026 Safety Champion, an honor that caught the dedicated crew member completely off guard.

“I love it; it’s the best job I could have,” Hernandez said.

Whether he’s offloading luggage or helping push aircraft, Hernandez says every detail matters when it comes to safety.

Jimmy Collins, General Manager for American Airlines, said Hernandez consistently demonstrates the kind of attention to safety the airline looks for in its employees.

“Hugo is the epitome of what we look for in an employee and how they operate on the ramp,” Collins said. “He is constantly vigilant with making sure we’re following procedure and operating safely in our ever-changing environment here in Jackson Hole.”

Jackson Hole Airport presents unique challenges for aviation workers, such as weather. As the only commercial airport in the United States located inside a national park, the tarmac is surrounded by the towering Teton Mountains—a scenic backdrop that brings rapid, unpredictable weather shifts.

“It’s beautiful, but at a moment’s notice, we can have a storm that comes over that mountain,” Collins said.

For Hernandez, his passion for safety comes down to the people he works with.

“The people that I work with, I love my coworkers, and I love to be around them. So I want to have them safe all the time,” Hernandez said.

He considers his coworkers family.

“I love the people that work. So I feel like it’s like a whole family for me,” Hernandez said.

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Idaho Falls Zoo announces immersive islands exhibit opening Sept. 3

KIFI on August 19, 2026

News Release

The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Zoo:

IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park is preparing to unveil a major new experience this fall, inviting visitors to step into the Islands exhibit, an immersive new space unlike anything the Zoo has offered before.

Scheduled to open Thursday, Sept. 3, the Islands exhibit represents one of the most significant additions to the Idaho Falls Zoo in recent years. Designed to bring wildlife, play, education and conservation together, the new exhibit will offer visitors opportunities to explore, discover and see the Zoo in a whole new way.

The Islands exhibit will feature new animal habitats, interactive experiences and spaces designed to engage visitors of all ages. While many of the details are still being kept under wraps until opening day, the experience is built around a conservation message the Zoo hopes visitors will carry with them long after they leave.

An Island With a Purpose

At the heart of the Islands exhibit is a conservation challenge facing wildlife around the world: habitat fragmentation.

As natural habitats become smaller and more divided, wildlife can have fewer places to find the food, water, shelter and space they need to survive. The Islands exhibit invites visitors to consider what happens when those essential resources become limited and what that can mean for wildlife.

“We want people to have fun, see incredible animals and have a great experience, but we also want them to leave thinking about something they may not have thought about before,” said Idaho Falls Zoo Director David Pennock.

Rather than relying solely on traditional signs and displays to explain conservation, the Islands exhibit is designed to let visitors discover the message through the experience itself. Animals, interactive elements, visual storytelling and play will introduce the concept in ways that encourage visitors to explore and make connections of their own.

Inside the Islands exhibit, visitors will encounter animals and environments that demonstrate why essential resources matter and how dramatically life can change when those resources become limited.

That approach reflects the Idaho Falls Zoo’s mission as an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited facility, where animal care and welfare, conservation and education remain central to the visitor experience.

A Community Investment

Bringing the Islands exhibit to life required more than construction and creativity. It required a community willing to invest in the future of the Idaho Falls Zoo.

The project was made possible through the generosity of donors, sponsors and community partners who helped fund the development, design and construction of the new exhibit. No taxpayer dollars were used in the creation of the Islands exhibit.

“The generosity of our donors has helped make this vision possible,” said Parks and Recreation Director PJ Holm. “This is an investment not only in the Zoo, but in the educational and conservation experiences we can provide to our community for years to come.”

For generations, the Idaho Falls Zoo has brought families face to face with wildlife while creating opportunities to learn about the natural world. The Islands exhibit builds on that tradition while taking a fresh approach to how those connections are made.

Visitors will be able to experience the Islands exhibit for themselves when it opens to the public Thursday, Sept. 3.

Additional details about the animals, interactive experiences and grand opening will be announced on the Idaho Falls Zoo’s social media channels as opening day approaches.

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UTEP professor warns grocery prices may rise with oil costs

KVIA on August 19, 2026

Lauren Bly

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many Americans are struggling to afford groceries. As oil prices rise, grocery prices climb with them.

University of Texas at El Paso economics professor Tom Fullerton said this is most likely to continue. 

One El Pasoan, Ruben, says his family is focused on living within its means as rising prices continue to affect their household budget.

“Less vacation, stuff like that,” Ruben said.

He said he has noticed grocery prices increase since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a sharper rise in recent months, particularly for produce.

“Vegetables, for sure, that’s gone up,” Ruben said.

UTEP economics professor Tom Fullerton said higher oil prices tied to the war in Iran are contributing to higher grocery costs, particularly through increased transportation expenses.

“Whenever diesel prices go up, that raises the costs of transportation,” Fullerton said. “And the grocery stores and convenience stores have no choice other than to pay those higher costs because they need to restock their shelves.”

Fullerton said consumers are likely to see some of the biggest price increases in products that must be replenished frequently, including fish, chicken and produce.

“Those things, you know, have to be replenished on a weekly, if not a daily, basis,” Fullerton said.

Fullerton said prices are likely to remain elevated for some time.

“Prices will go up more quickly, then they’ll come down,” he said.

The higher costs also could affect the local economy, Fullerton said, as businesses face increased expenses.

“That could translate into smaller payroll increases and slower hiring,” he said. “Workers already on payroll could see smaller wage increases, while fewer workers could be recruited during the second half of 2026 than otherwise would have been.”

For El Paso residents like Ruben, that means finding ways to stretch their grocery budgets.

“We tend to stock up a little bit when we can,” he said. “If we find something on sale rice, beans, things like that we can store.”

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Thousands arrive for University of Missouri move-in as traffic picks up around campus

KMIZ on August 19, 2026

Ellyse Edwards

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Thousands of University of Missouri students and their families are arriving in Columbia this week ahead of the start of the fall semester.

Wednesday and Thursday are two of Mizzou’s main move-in days. Most students moving into university residence halls are scheduled to arrive on those days, according to Mizzou Housing.

The university’s fall semester begins Monday, with classes starting at 8 a.m.

Before classes begin, families are making their way across campus with cars packed with students’ belongings, creating heavier traffic around residence halls and other parts of the university and the City of Columbia.

The University of Missouri Police Department posted traffic maps ahead of move-in showing temporary closures and traffic redirections for Wednesday and Thursday. Police said officers will also be on campus helping manage traffic during the move-in period.

Students living in university housing can schedule move-in appointments. Mizzou Housing says the designated time slots allow the university to know when students are expected to arrive and are intended to help students avoid long wait times during the process.

Drivers traveling around campus should expect heavier traffic as students continue moving in Thursday and should follow posted signs and directions from officers.

Move-in also coincides with MU’s Welcome Week activities. Events are scheduled throughout the week as new and returning students settle into campus before classes begin.

University of Missouri Police Department Public Information Officer Andrea Morrow-Coronin said about 2,400 students were expected to move in Wednesday, with slightly fewer expected Thursday.

Police have officers stationed at intersections around campus to help direct traffic and answer questions. Some roads were also closed or temporarily changed to one-way traffic as families moved students into residence halls.

“We do have some road closures, and we have turned some of the streets into one way, but everyone is, moving along very quickly today and very cooperative. And so we haven’t really had many issues with traffic today,” Morrow-Coronin said.

While police said traffic around campus was moving smoothly for much of the day, some students said they noticed a difference as they made their way into Columbia.

Mizzou student Nadiyya Carbaidwala said traffic picked up as she got closer to campus.

“For sure. I remember being on the exit ramp for like 20 minutes. It was really long, probably not that long, but it was really long. And then, yeah, all the roads felt busier and just like people not really knowing where to go, including myself,” Carbaidwala said.

The influx of cars can also create another challenge for emergency responders.

Columbia Assistant Fire Chief Zachary Grace said the department has been coordinating with the university ahead of move-in and takes changing traffic patterns into account when crews are dispatched near campus.

Grace said crews may avoid certain roads or take alternate routes when traffic patterns make it more difficult for large fire apparatus to get through.

“So routes, you know, are always a big thing. If we don’t have to, respond to, say, Rollins in the one way, then yeah, we’re going to avoid Rollins or, you know, we may go down to Stadium Boulevard and come around to Providence. That way, instead of making a cut through. So it definitely has the potential or the chance to add, you know, 30s to a minute to our response times,” Grace said.

Grace said the return of students also means more calls for the department. He compared the roughly 32,000 people coming onto campus during the school year to adding a city slightly smaller than Jefferson City to Columbia for part of the year.

Fire officials are asking drivers to keep fire lanes and hydrants clear and to move to the right when possible if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Safety was also on the minds of some students and parents moving in Wednesday.

Carbaidwala said recent incidents in Columbia have made her think more carefully about trips downtown.

“It does have me a little bit worried. It does, kind of restrict how much I kind of want to go like downtown or like how late I want to go,” Carbaidwala said.

She said she plans to stay with groups when she goes out and make sure other people know where she is.

University of Missouri Police said the department is encouraging students to sign up for university alerts and use the Mizzou Safe app. Morrow-Coronin also said university police participate in a downtown initiative that helps patrol the area on weekends.

Move-in continues through Thursday before fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 24

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