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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local university is making sure their research on agricultural crops does not go to waste.

Once the University of Arizona’s local research farm completes its studies on produce, they donate it to the Food Bank.

The university donates so much produce that the local food bank is able to share it with other food banks across the state.

Andy Robinson, the Food Bank’s CEO, says he doesn’t want to see people in need give up healthy eating during tough times.

“The first thing that people give up is fresh food, fresh vegetables, fresh produce, and things like that, you know, when things are tight, and so we’re able to provide that service here locally to people in need,” Robinson says.

Robinson says he is thankful for the help from local agriculture and says healthy eating is a year-round mission.

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Marcos Icahuate

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) arrested a man from El Centro for the murder of Kerri Ann Abatti in Pinetop, Arizona.

Michael Abatti was arrested on December 23 in El Centro as a suspect of the murder.

ICSO says he was arrested without incident at a business on McCabe Road.

Multiple agencies believe Michael Abatti traveled to Pinetop, Arizona and may have shot Ann Abatti, according to a Navajo County PIO.

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Light rain moved through Yuma Tuesday, giving residents a reminder that even gentle showers can change holiday plans.

Locals say the rain has them taking extra steps around their homes to make sure water doesn’t get inside.

Jackets and umbrellas are coming out before heading to dinner, shopping, or other holiday activities.

“We’re thinking about going caroling, so I don’t know if it starts raining really hard,” said Harley Coleman. “We might not, but hopefully it doesn’t rain too hard because caroling is super fun.”

Another resident, Suzanne Sibilly, said, “Because everything’s flat here, you have to put some rocks in all the little gullies and make sure they don’t go into the house anywhere. Things like that. Maybe a jacket when I go out for dinner tonight.”

Officials remind drivers to take it slow on the roads and give themselves extra time, especially with holiday plans underway.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local family is continuing their neighbor’s legacy and spreading holiday cheer throughout their community this Christmas.

Beloved neighbor Grandma Candy Cane used to pass out candy canes every night at her Yuma home for decades. but after she passed from cancer a few years ago, neighbors wanted to keep her legacy alive and keep passing out the treats to families.

This December, the Rosillo and Hernandez family have stood outside their home every night passing out more than 800 candy canes so far.

“She would just you know go through each car and give them candy canes. You know, she was the soul of her neighborhood,” said neighbor Aida Hernandez.

This is the family’s first year doing this, and they say they hope to keep the tradition ongoing for several more years to come.

You can stop by the home for a sweet treat near the corner of West Westridge Drive and South Las Palmas Vista Avenue in Yuma.

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Melissa Zaremba

An adorable doggie duo who are looking for a forever home.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) –  It’s time to meet our pets of the week. 

Badger weighs 77 pounds and Skunk weighs 61 pounds. They are both female huskies who came into the shelter together. 

They both walk great on a leash, love people and love to play. They also can be adopted together or separately. 

As Pets of the Week, there are no fees for them to join your family. In fact, through December 31 all adoption fees on huskies are sponsored. 

Come visit Badger and Skunk at the Humane Society of Yuma located at 4050 S. Avenue 4 1/2 E, or call (928) 782-1621.

HSOY is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

If you want to give Badger, Skunk, or any animal at the Humane Society a good home you can contact or visit the Humane Society of Yuma today.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local organization is hosting a Christmas celebration.

The 3 Days of Christmas will be held at Crossroads Mission, who will serve locals food, give away free clothing, and have other fun activities for families to enjoy.

The Crossroads Mission has been hosting this event for over a decade. They also delivered 1,300 homebound meals.

“We do it every year, so the community can be involved, and we like for the volunteers to come and join in with us and be part of it,” said Myra Garlit, the Crossroads CEO.

The event schedule is as follows:

December 23 – Mexican food dinner

December 24 – Roast beef dinner

December 25 – Traditional turkey dinner

Each event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will be needed to help serve meals.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A walk with nature is planned for January.

The Friends with Cibola NWR 5K Walk is an event for the community to see the beauty of wildlife.

The event is on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Goose Loop Auto Tour at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge.

Family is invited to see a variety of animals such as cranes, ducks, geese and blackbirds.

You can register here.

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Marcos Icahuate

UPDATE (1:44 PM): According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, Daniela Lloyd has been found.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) received a missing person report.

Daniela Lloyd, 52, was last seen on N. Frontage Road, near S. Avenue 10E heading toward Walmart, Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Lloyd is described as 5’0″ tall, about 150 pounds with dark hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing the clothes included in the picture; a striped shirt, blue jeans and a tan purse.

If you have any information on this missing person, please call YCSO at (928) 783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A vehicle crash left multiple people injured in Yuma.

Two vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of 16th Street and Avenue B Monday afternoon.

Three people were taken to the hospital.

We’ve reached out to the Yuma Police Department and will bring you more updates as soon as it becomes available.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Thanks to all the contributions made from the Yuma County community to the Angel Tree donations, the Salvation Army was able to gifts present and food just in time for Christmas.

Over 700 kids were given five or more gifts this holiday while over 300 families were given food and presents.

“This is a pivotal moment where kids wake up in the morning, and they get this huge memory, we have donors every year that come and say, ‘Hey, I was one of these angel kids,'” said Salvation Army Lt. Amber Herzog.

The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) was their to help distribute the gifts and they say its all about helping the community they serve.

“It’s important for the fire department to show the community that we’re here for them. It’s really great to see different members of the community getting together to make the holidays special for a couple local families,” says YFD Public Information Officer Francisco Leon.

Tannia Gonzalez, the San Luis Walmart manager agrees, saying they love being involved in the community.

“We love seeing kids smile, we love seeing when the kids get their presents, and just making that difference in every single one of them it’s a big different for us,” Gonzalez says.

Many businesses donated to make this possible, including Walmart, Fry’s, and Karnas law.

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