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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Rural Metro says they responded to two crashes in the Foothills Friday morning.

According to a post on Facebook, the first crash happened at around 7 a.m. in the area of westbound Interstate 8 (I-8), near the Fortuna Road exit.

Upon arrival, Rural Metro says crews found a two-vehicle crash involving a utility truck and a tractor pulling equipment, prompting crews to “quickly stabilized both vehicles” and they “began assessing the occupants.”

Courtesy: Rural Metro

Courtesy: Rural Metro

Courtesy: Rural Metro

Rural Metro says two people were taken to Onvida Foothills with minor injuries.

However, before 7:30 a.m., Rural Metro says another crash happened on westbound I-8, just a mile before the previous crash.

Upon arrival, Rural Metro says crews found a three-vehicle crash, with two vehicles suffering major damage while another vehicle suffered minimal damage, prompting crews to stabilize the vehicles.

Courtesy: Rural Metro

Courtesy: Rural Metro

After finding one person trapped inside one of the vehicles, Rural Metro says crews safely removed the victim from the vehicle, and they were taken to Onvida Main with minor injuries.

Rural Metro also says another victim in that crash was also taken to Onvida Main with minor injuries.

The cause of both crashes are under investigation.

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Two popular radio stations in Yuma are now officially off the air.

95.1 KTTI and 100.9 The River went off the air before noon Friday. Both licenses have been sold to K-LOVE Network.

The FCC filings were made on November 25 of last year, and there is no word on what K-LOVE will bring to our area in the future.

KBLU, which was also owned by El Dorado Broadcasters, went off the air earlier this month.

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Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) – Imperial Valley College (IVC) is set to hold the State of the College Address next week.

The address is taking place at the campus Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Building 3200, Room 3201, and IVC says it will bring “together college leadership and community partners to hear updates on the institution’s progress, priorities and ongoing efforts to strengthen educational opportunities throughout the Imperial Valley.”

Erik Ortega, Imperial Community College District Board President, Dr. Lennor Johnson, IVC Superintendent/President, Ric Epps, Academic Senate President, and Elaine Valdez, Associated Students Government, will deliver remarks during the event.

Following the address, there will also be a groundbreaking ceremony “recognizing the start of construction for the Public Safety Regional Training Center and a new Maintenance and Operations Warehouse.”

“On March 25, we are marking the start of two projects that expand how Imperial Valley College partners with local law enforcement and public safety agencies to train the next generation of professionals right here in the Imperial Valley,” said Dr. Johnson.

The event will go until 4 p.m. To learn more about the upcoming event, click here.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon delivered a special on-base performance at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma as part of preparations for the upcoming Yuma Airshow, offering local residents and fellow service members a preview of what spectators can expect during the event this weekend.

A group of 24 Marines are participating in this weekend’s silent drill performance at the airshow. The platoon is made up of Marines from across the U.S. who travel throughout the country performing their precision routine.

According to Dylan Lewis, guide for the Silent Drill Platoon, the performance marks the beginning of a busy season following months of intense preparation.

“This is actually one of the first few shows that we’re doing this year,” Lewis said. “Before this, we’ve done about three months of just straight drilling, all day, every day, to prepare for this moment.”

The rehearsal performance at MCAS Yuma was attended by both local residents and military members stationed in the area.

During the demonstration, the Marines performed their choreographed routine while a Blue Angels jet flew overhead, adding to the spectacle for those in attendance.

While the appearance served as an early showcase for the unit, the Silent Drill Platoon expects to maintain a demanding performance schedule throughout the year. Platoon Cmdr. Jonathon Kirby said the group aims to appear frequently across the country.

“We shoot for 100 performances a year,” Cmdr. Kirby said. “After we get done with MCAS Yuma Airshow, we’re gonna go back, get some well-earned leave, about a week.”

Spectators will have the opportunity to see the Marines perform again during the 60th Annual Yuma Airshow this weekend at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Students in the Kofa High School JROTC program got a sense for what it takes to fly one of the fastest and most advanced aircrafts in the U.S. military.

Marine Corps Major Andrew Sanchez, an F-35 pilot, visited the program to demonstrate the skills, training and technology involved in piloting the F-35 and F-35B fighter jets.

His presentation gave students an inside perspective on modern military aviation and the career opportunities available in the Marines.

The visit also highlighted Yuma’s close connection to the aircraft. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma is home to more F-35B jets than any other military base in the world, making the region a major hub for the aircraft’s training and operations.

With many JROTC students considering future service in the military, Sanchez said he wanted to give them a clearer picture of what that path could look like.

“A lot of them are going to go into the military and it’s important that they understand what they’re getting into, and the certain capabilities that we have, so they can kind of choose their career path and figure out what’s best for them,” Sanchez said.

He also spoke about what makes Yuma the ideal location for flying aircrafts, and specifically jets.

“The amount of airspace around here…there’s so many mountains, there’s so many places you can fly. There’s just a lot to do tactically, which is why the weapons and tactics course is here in Yuma, Arizona.”

Sanchez will also be taking to the skies this weekend. He is scheduled to pilot an F-35B during Saturday’s Yuma Airshow.

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Danyelle Burke North

Danyelle Burke North became a pilot for the day and flew on one of the helicopters. She joined performers and gives us a bird’s-eye view from one of the aircrafts.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Just two more days until the 60th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Airshow.

“We get to show people what we do and how army aviation has evolved through history, and we should give them a little glimpse of what we go through with all the training and also all the missions,” said cobra pilot Floyd Werner.

We’re riding along with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation which is one of the performers in the Yuma Airshow. You may recognize the aircrafts from the group in several movies and documentaries.

“We’ve done ‘Stranger Things.’ ‘We Were Soldiers’ once with Mel Gibson, the scene where the helicopter comes in and lions, that’s actually one of our helicopters,” said Cobra pilot Floyd Werner.

They say they’re excited to perform in the magic of the Yuma Airshow for the first time and will be offering living history flight experience rides to the public.

The event is free and features aerial acrobatics, military displays, and community events, drawing large crowds to the MCAS Yuma in Arizona.

The show generally attracts between 15,000 to 35,000+ spectators annually. Recent 2025 data showed over 15,000 attendees.

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A new Spencer’s store is coming to Yuma, and some locals say they’re excited to see another shop opening at the mall.

The store will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, March 14, at Yuma Palms, located at 1309 Yuma Palms Parkway, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

During the event, the first 100 guests will receive $10 gift cards, along with treats, freebies, and giveaways.

Some shoppers at the mall say they’re happy to see new businesses opening in the area and bringing more variety to local shopping.

The new location will bring the popular retail chain to Yuma, where shoppers will soon be able to visit the store in person.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County are invited to attend Der Yumans’ Volkswagen on the River 2026 this weekend.

There will be three events happening at the Yuma County Fairgrounds this weekend. On Friday, Volkswagen owners/enthusiasts will participate in a camp-out at 10 a.m.

On Saturday, there will be a show, swap-meet and raffle, which is open to the public, and on Sunday, there will be a pancake breakfast strictly for Volkwagen owners/enthusiasts.

All proceeds from the event will go towards Crossroads Mission. To learn more about the upcoming event, click here.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Nurses Foundation (YCNF) has announced they are hosting the annual Nurses Gala in May.

According to a press release, the gala is taking place at the Quechan Casino Resort from 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

YCNF says the gala kicks off National Nurses Week, where they recognize “the dedication, compassion and excellence of nurses serving the Yuma community,” and says the gala honors the nurses through the following three awards:

Clinical Nurse Excellence

Excellence in Nursing Mentorship

Excellence in Nursing Leadership

The nominations are open through April 10, and any member of the community, including patients, colleagues, family members and friends, can nominate a nurse.

In addition, tickets are available through April 18. For an individual ticket, it’s $55. For a table of 10, it’s $600.

To submit nominations and purchase tickets, click here. To learn more about the gala, read the press release below.

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