MISSING PERSON: Omar Daniel Marquez

KYMA on August 28, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

UPDATE (5:59 PM): According to the San Luis Police Department, Omar Daniel Marquez and his vehicle have been found.

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) is asking the public’s help in searching for a missing person.

In a Facebook post, 28-year-old Omar Daniel Marquez was last seen leaving his home in San Luis, Arizona Wednesday afternoon.

Courtesy: San Luis Police Department

Marquez was also last seen driving a dark gray 2018 Toyota Tacoma, Arizona license plate number D4A0PX, and was wearing a T-shirt, sweatpants and tennis shoes, SLPD said, adding he was driving northbound from San Luis.

If anyone has information regarding Marquez’s whereabouts, call SLPD at 928-341-2420.

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Yuma-area man sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for firearms trafficking

KYMA on August 28, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

PHOENIX (KYMA) – A Yuma-area man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for firearms trafficking, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

The sentencing happened Tuesday after 21-year-old Jorge Adan Garcia Hernandez of Roll, Arizona previously pled guilty to aiding and abetting the receipt of firearms for use in a drug trafficking crime, the DOJ said.

Between April of 2023 and November of 2024, the DOJ said Hernandez sold firearms from federal firearms licensees to the following people:

Juan Carlos Yanez Molina, 27, of Somerton

Jonathan Daniel Hernandez Noriega, 25, of San Luis, Arizona

Jose Guadalupe Cota Garcia, 25, of Mexico

Roani Hernandez Jr., 27, of Bullhead City, Arizona

During a delivery back in June of 2024, Hernandez gave 21-year-old Carlos Eduardo Diaz-Barba of San Luis, Arizona five pistols and magazines, which Diaz-Barba then tried to smuggle them into Mexico at the San Luis Port of Entry on Hernandez’s behalf, according to the DOJ.

The DOJ said the firearms were to be delivered to Los Salazares, which is a faction of the Sinaloa Cartle.

Evidence collected also revealed that Hernandez was the leader of Fuerzas Especiales Jackson, which is a group of sicarios operating in San Luis, Mexico, the DOJ said.

In October of 2024, Hernandez was arrested after law enforcement, according to the DOJ, discovered plans to “retaliate against a rival group for an attack” in San Luis, Mexico after they killed and injured members of his group.

As a result of Hernandez’s arrest, a firearm trafficking cell operating in the Yuma area was disrupted, and a group of sicarios operating in San Luis, Mexico was dismantled, the DOJ said.

Molina, Noriega, Garcia and Hernandez Jr. were previously convicted of material false statements during the acquisition of firearms, with the DOJ saying Molina was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, Noriega was sentenced to three years in prison, Garcia was sentenced to nearly one year in prison and Hernandez Jr. was sentenced to nearly one year in prison as well.

In addition, the DOJ said Diaz-Barba pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the the receipt of firearms for use in a drug trafficking crime, and he will be sentenced Monday, August 31.

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Family and friends gather to honor Jacob Sims on his birthday

KYMA on August 28, 2026

Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The memory of a Yuma man continues to be kept alive as family, friends, and community supporters gathered to celebrate Jacob Sims‘ 25th heavenly birthday.

Loved ones came together at Kennedy Skate Park for a balloon release in Sims’ honor.

“The skate park, the hockey rink…those are Jacob’s favorite places to go. He would come here as a kid riding his bike, riding at the skate park,” said Genia Sims, Jacob Sims’ grandmother.

Sims was murdered in November of 2024. Six people were arrested in connection with his death, but four of them are still facing charges.

Genia said the fight for justice continues.

“The fight for justice is never-ending. It’s a fight, and it shouldn’t be a fight, but it is a fight. You have to fight for everything. You have to fight for a voice,” she said.

During the gathering, Genia announced that she had launched a foundation in Jacob’s honor to help others fighting for justice. The foundation is called Justice 4 Jacob Sims.

“That’s one way to keep Jacob’s memory alive, but it’s also helping other people. That’s who Jacob was…he loved helping others. If you needed him, he was there,” Genia said.

The fight for justice continues, but Sims’ memory will live on forever.

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Columbia brings back glass recycling drop-off at landfill

KMIZ on August 28, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Glass recycling is coming back in one form for Columbia trash customers.

The City of Columbia Utilities announced in a Friday press release that the city is partnering with Ripple Glass to off free glass recycling drop-off.

Residents can drop off glass food and drink containers in the Ripple’s bin at the landfill at 5700 Peabody Road.

Glass will still not be accepted for curbside collection and should not be placed inside residential blue recycle bags, the release says.

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The Living Desert renews autism-friendly certification

KESQ on August 28, 2026

Tommy Gallegos

PALM DESERT, Calif. — (KESQ) — The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has renewed its Certified Autism Center™ designation through IBCCES, reaffirming its commitment to accessible and inclusive experiences for autistic guests and their families.

The zoo, home to more than 600 animals representing 141 species, first earned the certification in 2022. For the renewal, at least 80% of guest-facing staff and management completed updated autism-specific training focused on communication, sensory needs and safety.

The Living Desert also offers sensory bags, noise-canceling headphones, mobility rentals, assistive listening devices and other accessibility accommodations.

The renewal supports Greater Palm Springs’ Certified Autism Destination designation and adds The Living Desert to IBCCES’ Accessibility App, which helps travelers find certified and sensory-friendly destinations.

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Cooler Weekend to Bring Relief to the Central Coast After Heat Wave

KEYT on August 28, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – After a week of intense heat, cooler temperatures are expected to bring some relief and could encourage more people to spend time outdoors.

Parks, beaches and other outdoor spaces may see more activity as conditions become more comfortable.

Health experts at Cottage Health’s Emergency Department and Sutter Health recommend continuing to take precautions even as temperatures cool. Staying hydrated, using sun protection and avoiding overexertion can help prevent heat-related illness.

Anyone spending time outdoors should also pay attention to how they are feeling and take breaks when needed, especially after several days of unusually hot weather.

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Mustang Pride Buzzes For Victor Glover’s Congressional Space Medal Of Honor

KEYT on August 28, 2026

Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – The crew of NASA’S Artemis II, which recently traveled around the moon and back, just received an honor by President Trump.

The Cal Poly campus is buzzing with mustang pride.

The Congressional Space Medal Of Honor was bestowed upon Cal Poly engineering alum Victor Glover and the other three Artemis II crew members this morning by President Donald Trump.

“I don’t know how the buzz could get get any bigger, but it will, because receiving the Congressional Space Medal of Honor being on the list with folks like Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, that’s incredible,” says Cal Poly president Jeffrey Armstrong. “That’s the power of Cal Poly. Learn by doing.”

The President also signed an executive order, mandating the creation and establishment of a US Space Academy.

“This sounds like it’s going to be like a combined effort between like Space Force and NASA, because essentially they’re trying to do similar things,” says Tyler Sova, a Cal Poly Aerospace Engineering Student.

Cal Poly president Jeffrey Armstrong says Glover’s legacy is potently recognized by current students and their families.

“Love Victor Glover, awesome guy,” says Tristin Koury, another Cal Poly Aerospace Engineering Student. “I think it’s really neat that somebody from Cal Poly like, is being able to do all this really cool stuff. Obviously Artemis is kind of a really big deal to us. It’s kind of all we hear about in aerospace.”

President Armstrong recalled the recent Fall Welcome event where over 5600 freshmen, more than a thousand transfers, and their families were surprised by Glover’s appearance as the guest speaker.

“He walked out from the end zone to the Madden Center in his blue NASA jumpsuit, there was a collective gasp of thousands of people,” says Armstrong. “They all knew who he was.”

NASA also made the formal announcement during the ceremony’s programming Friday morning that the mission for Artemis III is confirmed.

“It’s exciting to see obviously this like next mission directly, but I think it’s going to be really exciting to see, like the growing momentum around this,” says Sova.

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2 Dead After Jet Boat Capsizes Below Palisades Dam Outlet

KIFI on August 28, 2026

Seth Ratliff

UPDATE: The Bonneville County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the two men who died. They have been identified as Robert Martineau, 73, of Idaho Falls, and Brandon Rainey, 39, both from Idaho Falls.

UPDATE:

PALISADES, Idaho (KIFI) — Two local men have died as a result of their injuries after being caught in a boating accident in the Snake River just below the Palisades Dam on Friday morning, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday afternoon.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the two men and a woman had been riding in a jet boat just below the main outlet of the dam when it overturned and capsized around 10:30 a.m.

By the time first responders arrived, the woman had safely reached the riverbank. Bystanders had pulled one of the men from the water and were performing CPR, while the second man remained trapped beneath the overturned boat. Nearby boaters attempted to free him but were unsuccessful until dive and rescue teams arrived to pull him from the water and began lifesaving measures.

The Sheriff’s Office commended the bystanders and local boaters who played a major role in rendering aid to the victims.

Air Methods and Intermountain Rescue helicopters airlifted both men to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, where both later succumbed to their injuries.

Deputies said none of them were wearing a life jacket at the time, even though some were on the boat.

The names of the two men have not been released at this time pending family notification.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 is monitoring the situation and will update this article as new information becomes available.

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2 El Pasoans arrested after high-speed chase, alleged carjacking in Fabens

KVIA on August 28, 2026

Max Zepeda

UPDATE (Sep. 2, 2026): Texas DPS said two El Pasoans were arrested and charged after a high-speed chase in the Fabens area. An arrest affidavit said one of the suspects is a confirmed criminal gang member.

On Aug. 27 at 9:15 a.m., Texas DPS troopers and Criminal Investigations Division agents helped U.S. Border Patrol chase a Cadillac on I-10 West near Tornillo. A trooper used stop sticks to disable the Cadillac, officials said.

When the Cadillac came to a stop in the Fabens area, five people got out and ran away, DPS said.

Texas DPS identified the driver as 21-year-old Tissiana Anahi Gonzalez from El Paso. Three undocumented migrants allegedly ran out the car as well. Agents and troopers apprehended the four.

A fifth passenger, 18-year-old Ryan Zachary Emmons of El Paso, allegedly ran to a nearby Speedway gas station off Fabens Road.

According to an arrest affidavit, Emmons allegedly opened the door of a Chevrolet Malibu at the gas station, pointed a gun at the driver’s face and demanded her keys. He then commanded her to get out of the car and allegedly drove away in it.

Troopers chased Emmons in the Malibu and used a PIT maneuver to stop him, according to DPS. A PIT maneuver is a law enforcement tactic where authorities hit the back of a vehicle, causing it to swing and come to a stop. Authorities then took Emmons into custody with help from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

During questioning, Emmons allegedly admitted to smuggling three people in exchange of money. Documents said he also admitted to taking the Malibu and pointing a gun at the driver.

According to documents, the driver of the Malibu stopped at the gas station while going to a hospital for a pregnancy checkup. That’s when Emmons allegedly walked toward her and the car.

The driver alleged Emmons said, “I don’t want to hurt you get the f*** out of the car,” documents said. She also alleged Emmons pointed the gun at her stomach and face.

Authorities later learned Emmons is a confirmed member of Gangster Disciples, according to documents.

Emmons went to a hospital for clearance. Documents said Emmons told authorities he had marijuana in his pocket.

Emmons was charged with aggravated robbery, human smuggling, evading arrest (by foot and with a vehicle), unlawful use of a vehicle and possession of marijuana.

Documents said Emmons shared the following statement:

“I’m sorry for any pain or trauma I caused. My intentions were never to hurt anyone. I panicked when I should’ve kept myself together. I’m sorry the car was crashed. My intentions were to stop on the ramp and surrender, but the cop rammed me. I’m sorry.”

Meanwhile, Gonzalez admitted to picking up undocumented migrants in the past and working for a member of La Linea cartel, documents said. Investigators said Gonzalez worked for a member nicknamed “Cholo.”

Documents said Gonzalez received a call from a Mexican phone number with the undocumented migrants’ location. She said she would receive $500 per undocumented migrant, investigators wrote.

Gonzalez admitted to seeing law enforcement vehicles and drove away from them, documents said.

DPS said Gonzalez was charged with human smuggling and evading arrest.

Tissiana Anahi Gonzalez (left) and Ryan Emmons (right). (Courtesy: EPCSO)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott posted a video of the alleged chase on social media.

Outstanding coordination by Border Patrol, AMO, HSI and Texas DPS. Suspected human smugglers hit 100+ mph and bailed out when their vehicle was disabled. One then carjacked a civilian at gunpoint.

Smugglers risk lives for profit. We will keep taking them down. pic.twitter.com/uGEWRNFCBk

— CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott (@CBPCommissioner) August 27, 2026

FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection social media video showed several agencies on a high-speed chase involving suspected human smugglers in the Fabens area.

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said the alleged smugglers drove more than 100 miles per hour and left the vehicle when it was disabled. In the video, a CBP official said the vehicle lost one of its front tires.

The video noted that the vehicle was stolen.

The video showed five people leaving the vehicle when it came to a stop. Two of the passengers, including the suspected driver, ran across the I-10, as seen in the video.

Scott alleged that one of the suspects who left the vehicle carjacked someone at gunpoint.

Scott said Border Patrol, CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO), Homeland Security Investigations and the Texas Department of Public Safety coordinated during the chase.

Outstanding coordination by Border Patrol, AMO, HSI and Texas DPS. Suspected human smugglers hit 100+ mph and bailed out when their vehicle was disabled. One then carjacked a civilian at gunpoint.

Smugglers risk lives for profit. We will keep taking them down. pic.twitter.com/uGEWRNFCBk

— CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott (@CBPCommissioner) August 27, 2026

ABC-7 reached out to the Texas Department of Public Safety for fore information.

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U.S. and Mexico trade talks continue

KYMA on August 28, 2026

Jessamyn Dodd

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – A question surrounding the future of U.S.-Mexico trade is what it could mean for American consumers and Mexican workers.

The United States has declined to renew USMCA for an additional 16 years during its mandatory six-year joint review.

KYMA spoke with Alejandro Martinez Araiza, the General National Secretary for the National Trade Union for Food and Commerce.

“The new deal that’s coming up, it’s not going to be like the last one. I don’t think we’re going to live through a new era of 100% free trade,” Araiza stated.

“That was a promise of President Trump’s campaign. That was something that he was aiming at since the first time to make the partners and neighbors pay for what they access in the American market, the biggest economy and the biggest market in the world,” he said.

Looking at what consumers will have to bear, Araiza said, “You saw what happened after COVID, the cars almost doubled on their price, especially the used cars with the excuse of the, there was a, the supply chain was broken because of COVID and there wasn’t enough chips,” he explained.

“And then the chips arrived, the supply chain worked perfectly and the prices never went down. And that’s happening in beef. That’s happening in berries.That’s happening in avocados. Companies are taking advantage of this political situation and of this speculation times to put higher, high prices on the products. And when the political situation gets easier, they don’t drive them down,” Araiza said.

For the future, Araiza said there is going to be a “strong battle” between companies and governments.

“They have been making huge profits over the 40 years of globalism. And it’s time for them to pay back the consumers and the working people that have been living off for so long,” he concluded.

To watch the livestream of the story, see attached video.

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