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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department is asking the community’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection to damaging a home last month.

According to a post on Facebook, it happened in the area of W. 17th Street, near S. Fourth Avenue, before 1 a.m. on February 21, 2026.

If anyone has information regarding the suspect’s identity, call YPD at (928) 783-4421, or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

If anyone’s information leads to an arrest, they may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Lauren Duffel

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is conducting road work on Cesar Chavez Boulevard in San Luis, Arizona.

According to a press release, this is in coordination with the City of San Luis, and is meant to improve traffic flow and decrease congestion in an area of high cross border travel.

“We’re going from two lanes to five lanes. This is an expansion that we’ve been working on it for the past 20 years,” said Nieves Riedel, Mayor of San Luis.

This is happening at the same time as the San Luis Port of Entry project, bringing significant traffic changes to the area.

“It definitely is making an impact right now as we speak. On the way we move around,” Mayor Riedel spoke.

Riedel says she wants residents and anyone visiting San Luis to be aware of traffic changes, and to drive safely and plan their travel ahead.

One local, Antonio Gomez, says he’s used to heavy traffic in the area adding, “I live in the rural area three miles from here, and I come to town every few days…I try to avoid the usual traffic.”

Other locals, like Eric Leon, aren’t bothered by the construction.

“The traffic is not bothering me. Other than that, everything’s fine,” Leon expressed.

This is expected to be completed by early spring 2028. To learn more about this, click here.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma School District One celebrated student achievements during a recognition event Wednesday.

According to a press release, the event honored 45 students and 33 teachers across the district “who demonstrated exceptional academic success in several competitions and programs.”

Reagan Strom, Official Top 10 Winner of the Arizona Historical Society’s Postcard Contest. Courtesy: Yuma School District One

Zyla Gonzales, Overall State Winner of the AEA Drug Awareness Poster Contest. Courtesy: Yuma School District One

District One says the following students were recognized during the celebration:

First and second-place school spelling bee winners

Second-place winner at the Yuma County Spelling Bee

Award recipients from the Yuma County Science Fair

The Arizona Historical Society Contest winner

The Arizona Education Association (AEA) Drug Awareness Poster Contest winner

Donivan Schue, First Place Winner of the Yuma County Science Fair for Engineering. Courtesy: Yuma School District One

Natasha Hernandez, First Place Winner of the Yuma County Science Fair for Zoology. Courtesy: Yuma School District One

District One also says not only were the students recognized for their accomplishments, but the event also recognized “also the dedication of the teachers who helped guide and support their success.”

“Events like this give us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students and the educators who inspire them every day,” stated Denis Ponder, District One Superintendent. “Their hard work and commitment to learning make our entire district proud.”

Jacius Skinner, First Place Winner of the School Spelling Bee. Courtesy: Yuma School District One

To learn more about the event, as well as to see the full list of students recognized for their accomplishments, read the press release below.

2025-15 Celebrating Academic AchievementsDownload

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Two stores in Yuma County were cited after state investigators found they were selling tobacco products to minors.

The inspections were part of the Arizona Attorney General’s Operation Counter Strike program, which checks stores to make sure they are not selling tobacco to people under 18.

Last year, the program inspected more than 1,000 stores across Arizona. Nearly 500 citations were issued to clerks and businesses that sold tobacco to minors.

In Yuma County, two stores were cited: Chevron Food Mart near the Big Curve in Yuma and Super Gas Mini-Mart on Main Street in Somerton.

Some local residents say they are disappointed to see this happening in their community.

“It’s sad to see that in our hometown. It’s gotten to the point where just to make a quick buck, businesses are selling to minors, but almost as a way of like targeting them as well,” said Richard Nunez, a local father.

Nunez said he hopes businesses take more responsibility when it comes to protecting kids and says protecting kids from tobacco sales should be a bigger priority.

“The future of the U.S., or our state of Arizona, is in our kids, you know, and if we’re not protecting them, then we’re not protecting the future. So I do think statewide, they should crack down a little bit harder,” he said.

Operation Counter Strike has been running since 2002. During the checks, youth volunteers work with investigators to try to buy tobacco from stores.

If a clerk sells to an underage volunteer, both the employee and the business can receive a criminal citation.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – We’re digging into just how many crashes there have been on 32nd Street in Yuma that led the city to lower the speed limit.

The city reported 159 crashes from 2021 to last year on 32nd Street, between Arizona Avenue and Avenue 3E.

“Four of them have been fatal and several more have had serious injuries,” said City of Yuma Director of Engineering David Wostenberg.

The city shared crash data with us from that area over the past five years.

2022 saw the most crashes at 48. The lowest was 20 crashes in 2023.

“Over those five years, there were a reduction in crashes over the most recent three years. However, that was due to enhanced enforcement by Yuma Police, and they also recommended a reduced speed limit for that area,” said Wostenberg.

When I asked the city director of engineering why the changes now, they said they’ve seen an increase in vehicles on the road since 2020 with about 13.7% of truck traffic now.

“Over the past several years from 2020, there’s been an average increase in the volume of traffic by 10% a year, so we are now at 30,000 vehicles per day on that segment, and, it’s continuing to grow,” said Wostenberg.

That’s why the city is dropping the speed limit from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour on a stretch of 32nd Street starting next week.

They say the changes will help improve traffic flow and reduce crashes.

“The reduction of speed will improve the safety for all road users, not just the motorists, but also our vulnerable road users, the bicyclists, and the pedestrians,” said Wostenberg.

Some locals agree.

“I like the idea. I don’t like giving up my speed, but I do like the idea for safety because it does get a little hairy down there, and if you miss the light, you’re really trying to get it. Yeah, 35 would be a good place to go,” said local Marde Randall.

They say the city will continue to study the road if any futher imrpovements need to be made to help with road safety.

“The city traffic engineering will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the speed reduction. And about 60 to 90 days, I’ll look at it to see how well the enhanced enforcement work- how well the speed reduction has been working,” said Wostenberg.

They remind those on the road drive the speed limit, stay alert, and don’t drive distracted.

“Distracted for one second can mean the difference between a crash and a non crash,” said Wostenberg.

Public works will install the new speed limit signs next Monday morning.

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Jessamyn Dodd

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Gas prices are climbing in California, with prices jumping 62 cents a gallon in the last week.

The statewide average, according to AAA, is now hovering at over $5 per gallon. Some stations in California are charging more, with many drivers paying over $7 a gallon.

The growing conflict in the Middle East is causing crude oil prices to spike, directly impacting fuel costs.

As costs surge nationwide, some residents say filling up is taking a hit on their wallets.

“I have to take my kids to school in the morning. And I’m running about doing my business and yeah, it’s gonna be more gas, more money,” said Brawley resident George Prieto.

California also requires a unique fuel blend during the summer months which is more expensive, and the state has fewer refineries and higher gas taxes.

The overall trend shows gas prices continuing to climb across Southern California, with Chevron warning that prices could go even higher.

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Dillon Fuhrman

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) says a pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night.

According to a press release, it happened in the area of E. Main Street and Fairfield Drive, near Booker T. Washington Elementary School, after 9 p.m.

Upon arrival, ECPD says officer found an unresponsive man in the roadway, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

ECPD says the driver involved in the crash remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

While neither alcohol nor drugs were factors in the crash, ECPD says the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the crash, call (760) 352-2111.

ECPD is also asking drivers and pedestrians to remain attentive and use caution, especially during the nighttime hours when visibility is reduced.

Press Release – Traffic Collision 3-11-2026Download

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Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local car club made a donation Wednesday that will put a smile on local kids’ faces during their medical treatments.

The Foothills Cruisers Car Club donated more than 1,000 teddy bears and stuffed animals to Onvida Health.

The goal is to give comfort to children while they are being treated or recovering at the hospital.

“They basically hang out with them and say this is mine and have something to hug. It’s a good brave for them when they have to go through all those tests and stuff with them,” said Doris Casey, Chairwoman of the Foothills Cruisers.

“These bears bring smiles to children while they go through difficult time at the hospital. It’s just a little token of care and comfort we can give to these kids,” said Rosa Rubio with the intensive care unit at Onvida Health.

The Foothills Cruisers plan to continue donating toys to kids to other local health centers and clinics in Yuma County.

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