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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) – We’re seeing cloudy desert skies this afternoon. Our below normal temperatures will gradually cool over the course of the next several days. Yuma did see a severe thunderstorm warning earlier Tuesday that expired by 2pm. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there are chances of scattered thunderstorms and light rain in the Imperial Valley. NWS reports increasing moisture will promote daily shower and thunderstorm chances for much of the region into the weekend.

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Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The woman convicted of murdering a Yuma man was sentenced for drug possession Tuesday.

31-year-old Brittney Garcia was sentenced to 30 years in prison for second-degree murder and theft of means of transportation. She was given an additional 15 more years for narcotic drug possession in court.

All sentences will run consecutively.

Garcia was found guilty of murdering 29-year-old Erik Cruz in June of last year.

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Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The man accused of shooting at a Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) helicopter has reached a plea agreement.

51-year-old Mubarak Prince originally pleaded not guilty to seven counts back in June, including aggravated assault, endangerment and disorderly conduct.

His bond was initially set for $1 million, but was later reduced to $150,000.

His change of plea hearing is now scheduled for September 30, where he will find out his sentence.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma Arts and Culture Division is hosting YumaCon 2025 this November.

The event, taking place at the Yuma Civic Center, starts Saturday, November 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and will go until Sunday, November 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is to celebrate comics, anime, gaming and pop culture, and attendees can participate in a number of activities such as:

Cosplay Masquerade

Tabletop Games

Video Games

Vendors

Cosplay Karaoke

Animonster Band

Panelists

LARP

Special Guests

“YumaCon is one of Yuma’s exciting and unique events, where fans of all ages come together to celebrate anime, comics, and pop culture,” said Cassandra Contreras, Recreation Program Supervisor. “You’re never too old to have fun! Thanks to the incredible energy and support of our community, YumaCon continues to grow bigger and better every year.”

The convention is open to all ages, with admission for kids ages six and under getting in for free while children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Ticket information for everyone else will be available soon. For details about the event, as well as ticket updates, click here.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Last week’s storm caused plenty of damage throughout Yuma County. However, luckily for agriculture fields, they weren’t affected as much.

Many of the fields don’t have crops yet, meaning they weren’t in any real danger.

Mike Pasquinelli, the President of the Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association, explains how they can prepare for the rain.

“Some of the things we do to help control the flooding or something, we can put borders around the fields, we just do as much as we can but Mother Nature has her way with this,” says Pasquinelli.

However, there were still some minor repercussions and setbacks due to the storm.

“We have cotton and some Sudan grass seed and stuff like that, so it’ll affect it…It can affect the quality of it, our planning schedules for our vegetables were slowed down just because of the water,” Pasquinelli said.

The farmers say that storms are more dangerous and destructive later on in the year when the fields are full of crops.

It could lead to food safety hazards such as contaminating the product.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Colorado River State Historic Park is hosting an Exploration Station Party this weekend.

According to a press release, the event is taking place at the park from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday.

The park says attendees will be educated on science exploration, and will feature educational booths, crafts/activities, telescope viewing and more.

“This will be our third summer of hosting the Exploration Station Party and we are really excited to again be able to offer this free event to our community, and to get kids engaged with science,” said Tammy Snook, Park Manager of the Colorado River State Historic Park.

“This event is only made possible through the participation of our many community partners, each of which will host their own table with information and activities,” said Snook. “We are looking forward to having a number of new, participating partners this year and are really thankful to have so many returning partners as well.”

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

Exploration StationParty 2025 Press ReleaseDownload

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Marcos Icahuate

(KYMA, KECY) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office announced a campground closure to be temporarily closed.

The T.K. Jones Campground in Imperial County will be temporarily closed on September 21 through October 9.

BLM says the project will include asphalt paving, pavement sealing, striping and painting.

BLM says, “If the upgrades are completed prior to Oct. 9, the site will be opened then,” and the closure is to ensure public safety.

To learn more about the closure, click here.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A fire chief for the Yuma Fire Department (YFD) is retiring after more than three decades of service.

YFD Fire Chief Dustin Fields will be retiring this Friday, September 5, closing a chapter defined by servant leadership, innovation and commitment to the Yuma community.

Chief Fields is a second-generation member of YFD as his father, John R. Fields, retired as a Battalion Chief in 1996 after 28 years of service.

Under his leadership, YFD developed a comprehensive master plan to guide staffing, operations and infrastructure for the next five to ten years.

A public reception honoring him is taking place at Yuma City Hall Wednesday, September 3, immediately following the City Council meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.

According to YFD, Deputy Chief John Louser will take over as the Interim Fire Chief next week, along with Division Chief Richard Root, who will be taking over Deputy Fire Chief.

YFD says the roles will be temporary until a new chief is hired.

“I believe things are going to maintain. Things are going to stay the way they are…if Chief Louser does get promoted, you can expect some improvements. Chief Louser is very progressive and innovative. He’s learned from Chief Fields, and he’s more than equipped to provide the leadership needed to the City of Yuma Fire Department.”

Francisco Leon, Public Information Officer, Yuma Fire Department

YFD says we can expect a new chief to be hired in the next three to four months.

To learn more about Fields’ 30 years of service, click here.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says an officer has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested Monday for domestic violence.

According to a press release, it happened in a parking lot, located in the area of W. 24th Street and Avenue C, earlier in the day.

Upon arrival, YPD says officers found Gustavo Ramirez, an off-duty YPD officer, involved in the disturbance, and he was then arrested and booked for disorderly conduct and harassment, “both per domestic violence.”

As a result, Ramirez was placed on administrative leave, according to YPD.

“This arrest is deeply disappointing, and these allegations go against everything the Yuma Police Department stands for. The officer will have due process, but accountability is not optional,” said Chief Thomas Garrity with YPD.

If anyone has any information regarding the case, call YPD at (928) 373-4700, or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – In this week’s Military Matters report, the community is coming together to help our heroes in need.

There will be a free Veterans suicide prevention event taking place Friday, September 5 at the Cocopah Resort & Conference Center. There will be two sessions: One from 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m, and another from noon to 3:00 p.m.

The training is open to all Veterans as well as their families, friends, and co-workers.

Breakfast and lunch will be served. To secure your spot, click here.

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