Author: KYMA

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – There are new developments regarding the mobile home fire in Yuma that happened Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Yuma Fire Department (YFD), the fire happened at a trailer park near 15th Avenue and Third Street at around 2:30 p.m.

Upon arrival, YFD said fire crews found a fully-involved trailer fire threatening nearby structures.

YFD says a propane tank on the property was found as a potential hazard and possibly venting due to heat exposure.

The fire was brought under control and was contained without spreading to nearby structures, but YFD said fire crews remained on scene to ensure the area was safe.

The resident of the trailer, according to YFD, was evaluated by paramedics, but declined to be taken to the hospital.

Press Release Trailer FireDownload

Click here to follow the original article.

Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A fire was seen in a residential Yuma area.

A motor home caught on fire at a trailer park on 15th Avenue near 3rd Street.

15th Avenue was closed from 3rd to 4th Street.

Fire crews were able to keep the fire under control.

We’ll update this story as we receive more information.

Click here to follow the original article.

Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Homeward Bound Animal Rescue in Yuma is a small shelter caring for more than 40 cats, and it needs your help to stay open.

Director Megan Springer says the shelter’s biggest needs are adoptions and monthly donations.

“When you rescue a cat with us, it opens up a space for another cat to be saved,” she said. “Financial support helps us plan and keep the doors open.”

The shelter rescues cats from tough situations, provides medical care, spaying or neutering, and helps them find loving homes.

One recent success story is Rose, a cat who came to the shelter over a year ago with severe behavior problems.

“She was very aggressive, very scared, very unsure,” Springer said. “Today, she found a home, and she’s going to go home and have a good life in a house where she’s not going to have to be out in the elements of the brutal heat of the summer or, you know, getting hit by a car or any of that stuff.”

Springer opened the rescue to help animals who can’t speak for themselves.

“Cats aren’t magically appearing on the street. They were left behind or born into that situation,” she said. “Even though I know I’m barely putting a dent in the animal crisis, I know I’m doing my part and speaking up for the voiceless.”

She encourages the community to support their own pets and local rescues.

“Every rescue needs the support of a community. Whether it’s fostering, donating, or volunteering, everything helps,” Springer said.

For those who want to help, Homeward Bound accepts volunteers, adoptions, and monthly donations. To become a monthly donor, text Rescue2024 to 53555.

To see how you can get involved, click here.

Click here to follow the original article.

Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local restaurant and radio show have partnered to create a program that aims to support families affected by the government shutdown.

Furloughed workers and their children, along with people who depend on SNAP benefits, can go to Wheezy’s restaurant and receive a free meal.

Wheezy’s owner, Eleni MacAdam, shares the mission behind this program.

“We don’t want any children to go unfed. We want to make sure they’re taken care of,” MacAdam shared. “During this time where the government is fighting with each other, and everybody’s being divided, we want to make sure to come together to support.”

Furloughed workers will be given free tea and coffee, and kids of furloughed parents or those on food stamps can get free pasta and pancakes by showing their CAC or EBT card.

Yuma local Robert Archiable showed his support by buying meals for others in need.

“These people are going through a hard time, and it has nothing to do with them. It’s the people in Washington that aren’t doing their jobs, in my opinion. There’s probably a lot of people that feel that way,” he explained.

Host of “What’s Up Yuma Radio” and owner of “What’s Up Yuma,” Jonny Porter, shares more on the dedication to this program.

“And I’ve been doing my best to step up, making sure my kids don’t go hungry, and I know a lot of other families are struggling with that right now as well, so it hit home, and we’re gonna hit this out of the park and make sure nobody goes home hungry during this shutdown,” Porter expressed.

Programs like this are a remarkable reminder of how this community supports one another in times of great stress.

Click here to follow the original article.

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight a team from Gila Ridge High School’s Future Farmers of America program who recently competed for a national tournament.

The students placed third nationally at the annual FFA Turf Invitational. They were judged on several things, like identification of seeds, tools, and chemicals, while also applying fertilizer to grass.

Gage Sullivan, a student on the team, shares how the tournament helped prepare them for the future.

“Everybody on our team got a certification through ICEV, it was for turf grass and a lot of us are interested in the golf course industry because of this competition and because of its certification,” Sullivan says.

The certification is designed to give students skills for careers in turf space, such as golf course management or sports turf.

Click here to follow the original article.

Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Halloween day is around the corner and the Yuma Police Department (YPD) wants to make sure you have a safe trick or treat.

YPD will have more officers on the streets Friday and Saturday looking for impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“If you are going out celebrating, absolutely celebrate but do it reasonably have a designated driver a tipsy toe, get a cab, get an Uber. Get whatever you need, have fun but don’t drive,” said Sgt. Lori Franklin of YPD.

Sgt. Franklin shares safety tips if you go out and about to trick or treat with your kids.

“Watch your costume, make sure you have reflective tape, glow sticks and flashlights. Make sure your costume is not too long and you are going to trip. Make sure they can see,” she said.

YPD is putting this DUI detail together thanks to a grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

Click here to follow the original article.

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Bubba’s 33 will welcome military Veterans to a free lunch on Veteran’s Day.

This is taking place at the Yuma location, 1632 S. Fourth Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11.

Courtesy: Bubba’s 33

Courtesy: Bubba’s 33

Courtesy: Bubba’s 33

According to a press release, during the event, all Veterans, including active, retired or former U.S. military, can choose one of the six food items:

Classic Cheeseburger

Bubba’s Bacon Burger

Bacon Chicken Mac-n-Cheese

Grilled Chicken Salad

Chicken Tender Salad

Any 12-inch pizza plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/ice tea or coffee during lunch

Courtesy: Bubba’s 33

Courtesy: Bubba’s 33

However, if they are unable to attend the event, the restaurant says they will give out raincheck vouchers, which is good through May 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon that day.

Proof of service, like a military or VA card or discharge papers, is required.

Courtesy: Bubba’s 33

Courtesy: Bubba’s 33

Click here to follow the original article.

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY) celebrated their building renovation and ten year anniversary with a ribbon cutting Tuesday.

The STEDY District celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring those who have helped get it to the decade mark.

They also celebrated new additions to the building, including new rooms, and equipment.

STEDY currently has 180 students enrolled and Adan Santos, a current student, shares how the program has helped him.

“I feel like having that hands-on experience, that you really can’t get anywhere else, has really allowed me to solidify and know that this is what I’m going to do. It’s really helped me discover the passion I have for the future, and I’m eternally grateful for the program,” Santos says.

In the previous decade, 300 students have graduated from the district.

It offers classes in cosmetology, information technology, and the medical field.

The district suprintendent, Tom Tyree, explains how they prepare students for the future.

“The jobs of today and the future are really highly technical jobs, and so, a lot of the things we do are STEM-related types of activities and things that will support our students and our workforce,” said Tyree.

The program has students involved from all over Yuma County and several school districts.

Click here to follow the original article.

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is hosting a Coffee with a Cop event next week.

Taking place at Mostly Muffins, located at 2451 W. 16th Street, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, YPD says the event provides an opportunity for the Yuma community to ask one-on-one questions and learn more about their work in the community.

They say contact with law enforcement usually happens during emergencies and emotional situations, but the event can break down those barriers and build healthier relationships.

YPD says the event is a national initiative supported by the Justice Department and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

To learn more about the upcoming event, see attached files below.

Coffee with a Cop Mostly MuffinsDownload

Mostly Muffins flyer Nov 5 2025Download

Click here to follow the original article.

Skylar Heisey

Anchor Skylar Heisey was in Somerton Monday, where Grijalva met with seniors to talk about the how the government shutdown, and the delay of being sworn in, is affecting families across the Desert Southwest.

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) says the government shutdown, and her delay in being sworn in are leaving her district without critical resources.

Without being officially sworn in, Grijalva says she can’t open an office, hire staff, or access her federal budget, leaving her unable to serve the very people who elected her.

“It’s totally affecting everybody in the district. I don’t have a budget. I can’t enter into a lease. Some people say, ‘Well, you could just go into your dad’s office.’ I can’t. It’s a brand new lease, and until I’m sworn in, I can’t authorize federal dollars. So it’s affecting everyone,” Grijalva shared.

Grijalva says the situation could worsen as SNAP benefits are cut, hitting programs that feed seniors.

“Starting November 1, SNAP benefits are going to be cut, and the programs here funded by SNAP, like the meal programs, it affects senior centers, it affects Head Starts, and every age in between. It’ll have a devastating impact that our local communities are not gonna be able to withstand very long,” Grijalva expressed.

She says the delay has been frustrating, leaving her unable to do her job while Congress remains gridlocked.

“It is so frustrating because I don’t have any official role. Congress isn’t voting, and where we should be at the negotiating table helping fix it for the American people…I can’t. I don’t have any ability to do my job until I get sworn in,” Grijalva remarked.

Grijalva says her goal is to stay focused on the people she serves, and says she plans to keep fighting for her seat in Congress, just like her late father would have.

Following her visit to the senior center, Grijalva joined local leaders at Gateway Park Monday afternoon to talk about the future of the Colorado River.

To learn more about that, click here.

Click here to follow the original article.