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Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A health and wellness business opened its doors in Yuma.

Elemental LifeSpa provides a variety of preventive and body recovery services, including weight control, and pain reduction.

Owner Brian Nance says being local gives him the opportunity to give back to the community.

“Once I got my mind right and I got body right, I decided to take care of my community moving forward. In a couple of weeks, we are going to have big announcements sone expansion announcements great partnerships with great people to bring more health and wellness to Yuma,” said Nance.

Elemental LifeSpa is located at 3150 S. Winsor Avenue, near the Yuma Golf and Country Club.

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Dillon Fuhrman

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – The City of El Centro says a new stop sign will be installed later this week.

According to a press release, the new stop sign will be installed Wednesday at the intersection of Ross Avenue and 12th Street.

The City says the new stop sign is to “improve safety and traffic operations at the intersection,” and says they are reminding drivers to “come to a complete stop and proceed” when it’s safe.

Drivers are also encouraged to be alert, obey posted signs and use caution when driving through the area during and after the sign is installed, according to the City.

To learn more about this, call the City’s Engineering Division at (760) 337-5182.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Rural Metro says they rescued two people after they were injured in a rollover crash Sunday morning.

According to a post on Facebook, the crash happened before 7:00 a.m. in the area of westbound Interstate 8 and milepost 13, near the Fortuna Road exit.

Courtesy: Rural Metro

Courtesy: Rural Metro

Rural Metro says their crews reported the crash to their dispatch center “and got the apparatuses while the station captain ran to the scene and began to assess the situation,” where he found a single vehicle rollover with severe damage and with two people trapped inside.

Rural Metro says the captain requested additional resources while the crew began removing the two people.

Courtesy: Rural Metro

Courtesy: Rural Metro

After they were removed, Rural Metro says they were taken to Onvida Main with minor injuries.

Rural Metro says the cause of the crash was due to the driver “swerving to avoid an object falling off a truck on the interstate and striking the road sign, resulting in a piece going through the fence onto the Frontage Road.”

Courtesy: Rural Metro

Courtesy: Rural Metro

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Madeline Murray

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA) – Amberly’s Place hosted their annual Dream Gala over the weekend.

The gala, which took place at the Quechan Casino Resort in Winterhaven, consisted of organizations and community leaders who chose to invest their time and treasures to Amberly’s Place.

The gala was also to celebrate the organization’s 26 years of serving the Yuma community.

On an annual base, the organization serves over 3,000 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, elder abuse and child abuse.

“We could not do that without the support of our community and so tonight is as much of a celebration of Amberly’s Place, as it is a celebration and our opportunity to express gratitude to our community,” said Tori Bourguignon, Executive Director of Amberly’s Place.

The proceeds from the event will go towards Amberly’s Place and continuing to help provide services to victims.

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Dillon Fuhrman

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – Caballeros de Yuma hosted the 2026 Bull of the Desert Strongman Competition over the weekend.

The annual competition took place Saturday at the Cocopah Resort & Casino at 9:00 a.m., and featured five of the following events:

Three-Leg Medley

Wagonwheel Axel Deadlift

Fingal Fingers

Vehicle Pull

The Atlas Stones

This year’s competition featured 43 participants from not only Yuma, but from Phoenix, California and Quantico, Virginia.

“I think any time that we can bring more people in that aren’t familiar with Yuma and what Yuma has to offer…with where Yuma is situated between Phoenix and San Diego, I think any time that we can bring people into that it’s gonna help us out as a community,” said Jacob Reeves, Chairman of the Bull of the Desert.

To see the results for this year’s competition, click here.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County took a trip back to the past for Wild West Days Saturday.

From stunt shows to live country western music, the event, which took place at the Yuma Territorial Prison at 9:00 a.m., gave attendees the chance to dive into the wild west culture.

With activities and entertainment for all ages, it always draws a big crowd.

Over 1,500 people traveled to the prison for the event and helped celebrate its 150th anniversary.

“The Yuma Territorial Prison is the epitome of old West, so what better than to have a wild west days here, and I think the whole community really loves to come out and attend an event like this,” said Cathy Douglas, Executive Director for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

The event wrapped up at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the prison’s maintenance and preservation.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County attended the Two Rivers Renaissance Faire 2026 this weekend.

The three-day event kicked off Friday at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, and featured a variety of activities, performances, food and drink vendors, and more.

Eleanor Lee, Executive Director of the Two Rivers Renaissance Faire, shared how this fair differs from other renaissance fairs.

“Our fair is quite unique. We are a small fair. We are one weekend fair. We are a family fun fair. We have a ton of activities, but we also have a lot of our local community. So, we have 105 volunteers this year from all around Yuma,” Lee explained.

Saturday’s event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., features an LED and fire show at the main arena.

The third and final day of the fair will take place Sunday at the fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To purchase tickets for that day, click here.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals held another peaceful protest against ICE Saturday morning.

Protesters stood on the corner of S. Fourth Avenue and W. 16th Street, holding signs together in solidarity to speak out against the actions of ICE agents.

Protesters said they were out there to help make the community aware of what’s happening in the world around us.

One protester, Darlene Irwin, explained why it’s important for them to take action.

“It shows visibility to the administration, to our local leaders, that people care, and that we’re not just sitting back there saying, ‘Hey, it’s okay. It’s alright. We just believe everything you say.’ We need local people to show that it’s not right and it’s not okay,” Irwin expressed.

Irwin also said they are out there every Wednesday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The suspect from a hit-and-run in Yuma last weekend appeared in court for the second time Friday.

24-year-old Saul Angulo Hale is facing three of the following charges:

Aggravated assault

Criminal damage for allegedly crashing a Honda Civic into a light pole

Failing to remain at the scene of an accident

Hale is accused of hitting a victim and a light pole with his car Sunday night near Gila and First Street. While he did initially leave the scene, Hale turned himself in two days later.

Hale’s bond has been lowered to $50,000, and he will be back in court on February 6.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals are mourning the loss of a longtime pillar in the Yuma community.

In a social media post, Lute’s Casino announced the passing of Bill Lutes on January 23, sharing how he was “half of the creative force that transformed the family pool hall into one of the most unique restaurants Yuma has ever known.”

The restaurant thanks everyone whose shared their stories and condolences saying, “He had 88 great years and would appreciate all of your kindness.”

Lutes was 88-years-old.

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