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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A traffic enforcement detail by the Yuma Police Department (YPD) resulted in multiple arrests and several seizures of illegal narcotics and ammunition.

According to a post on Facebook, YPD performed 12 traffic stops, eight individual contacts, and three arrests on the night of August 7.

Courtesy: Yuma Police Department

Courtesy: Yuma Police Department

YPD says officers seized nearly 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately three ounces of cocaine, nearly two grams of crystalized fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, a firearm and over 300 rounds of ammunition, including rounds designed for a machine gun.

YPD applauds their graveyard crew for their vigilance and dedication to Yuma’s safety.

Courtesy: Yuma Police Department

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation hosted the Donnie Crump Over the Line (OTL) Late Night Tournament this weekend.

The tournament took place at Pacific Avenue Athletics Complex, located at 1700 E. Eighth Street, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, with check in starting at 5:30 p.m.

Teams of two gathered from Yuma, and as far as the greater Los Angeles area, to face off in the tournament.

For many, it’s more than just a game. It’s a tradition.

“They’re always great out here. The people out here are great…the competition, crazy, you know, playing all night,” said Jeff Briggs, one of the players.

While the group of regulars share a strong passion for the sport, they are looking to bring a new generation of competitors who can appreciate it the way they do.

“I would say it’s definitely a very tight-knit community…We’re trying to keep tournaments in town and continue to grow and get a new class of younger players to come out,” said Louden Young, program coordinator.

The person whom the tournament is named after embraced the local sports community like no other as Donnie Crump spent much of his time involved in the Yuma sports scene.

“He did the open gyms. He was at the softball leagues. He was here at the two-man late night OTL Tournament. He ran, you know, helped come out and run the softball leagues and everything, so he was just one of those guys that was out every single event and you knew who he was if you played sports,” Young shared.

The winner in the men’s bracket took home $1,000 cash while the winner in the women’s bracket walked away with $500.

However, even with the cash prize on the line, OTL players took the field for the love of the game and a passion for the community, something Crump exemplified in his everyday life.

The tournament lasted until at least 7:00 a.m. Sunday.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) announced the arrest of a man in connection to a hit and run.

According to YPD, it happened at the intersection of S. Eighth Avenue and W. 22nd Street Friday before 4:00 p.m.

YPD says a gray Honda Odyssey hit a child “in the roadway and fled the scene,” with witnesses reported seeing a partial license plate number to the vehicle as well as giving a description of the driver.

The child was taken to Onvida Health with non-life-threatening injuries, YPD says.

During the investigation, YPD says, “Officers were able to obtain the full license plate number of the vehicle and the address registered to it.”

Once officers arrived to the address, YPD says they found the vehicle damaged, with officers attempting to “make contact at the residence with negative results.”

According to YPD, at around 12:20 p.m. Saturday, the driver of the Honda Odyssey, a 31-year-old man, called to turn himself in.

The man was then arrested and booked into the Yuma County Jail for driving with a suspended license, failure to stay on the scene of an accident and warrants not related to the case, YPD says.

The investigation remains ongoing, and if anyone has any information regarding the case, call YPD at (928) 783-4421, or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The animal rights group PETA brought its “Hell on Wheels” campaign to Yuma Saturday to get diners thinking twice about what’s on their plates.

Displayed in Downtown Yuma, the truck was made to look like a real pig transport truck with a mission to, as they put it, “educate to liberate.”

The truck is equipped with sounds of panicked pigs en route to a slaughterhouse to add to what animals endure on their way.

PETA reached out to local restaurants along the route, encouraging them to add vegan options to their menus.

PETA says their ultimate goal is to start a conversation not just about animal welfare, but about healthier and more sustainable food choices.

To learn more about the campaign, click here.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

Manoah Tuiasosopo laced up and joined the run, and had the chance to speak with the organizers who say the response has been far beyond what they ever expected.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A new running club in Yuma is picking up some serious momentum. More than 200 people turned out Saturday morning for the Canal Run Club Yuma’s weekly meet-up.

“Every week, we ask how many people are new, and we get a whole slew of people raising their hands,” said Eric Castaños, one of the club’s organizers.

The club is quickly become a community staple, drawing crowds of fitness enthusiasts and first-time runners to the sidewalks every weekend.

The organizers say it all began as something simple.

“This just started as something for fun with literally our group, they’re training for a marathon, we’ve done some [10K runs] here and there. It’s just for fun and were just really happy and grateful that we have this many come out and want to hang out, have a good time, and move their bodies,” said Analy Rodriguez, one of the organizers.

The best part? You don’t have to be an experienced runner as it’s not a race. It’s an exercise for all ages and fitness levels and for some, it’s even offering a change of mind.

“Speaking for myself, a year ago, I thought running was the dumbest thing ever…This guy convinced me to run and ever since then you kind of get hooked and then seeing how many other people get hooked just as easily, it’s pretty cool,” said Eddie Carrera, one of the organizers.

As participation grows, so does the focus on safety.

“Aside from these amazing goals and dreams we have in the future whenever they happen, the number one thing is safety for everybody. We’re going to try to make the routes safer and safer and try to stay off the streets even more and just find routes,” Castaños expressed.

As for the future of the running club, Colby Ethington, one of the organizers, says “Definitely every weekend we’ll be out here. Eventually if we can get there, it looks like we can, maybe some sanctioned races here in town, maybe bring another half-marathon if we can, that’s ultimately the goal. It’s just to get everybody out together, bring all of Yuma together.”

The running club gives a special thanks to the local business who have accommodated them since their journey began.

If you want to learn more about the running club, click here.

If you’ve been looking for a fun way to stay active, this club just might be your next Saturday morning tradition.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and Onvida Health welcomed mothers and families for a special event Saturday, focusing on support and education.

The Strong Start event took place at 10:30 a.m. at the Yuma Main Library, and offered new and expecting mothers access to expert lactation consultants, personalized one-on-one guidance, and a range of resources aimed at making breastfeeding a more positive and empowering experience.

Attendees also had the chance to connect with local services, enjoy giveaways, and receive ongoing support as they navigate their breastfeeding journey.

“It is a super hard journey to go on as beautiful as it is, it has its challenges too…Our goal is really just to break the stigma and really promote breastfeeding. We’re here to support for the entire journey prenatally, postnatally, whether you have a two-year-old or a brand new NICU baby,” said Tiffany Herzog, an IBCLC registered nurse at Onvida Health.

For new mothers, Onvida Health says they offer a free 24/7 text line that connects you to the Lactation Team at (928) 390-3666.

The event lasted until 2:30 p.m.

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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A fashion show is planned to be held at the Imperial Valley Mall in August.

Dillard’s will be presenting the Fall Fashion Show: Back to School event on Saturday, August 16 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The runway is planned to highlight the latest trends for school.

The event is free to the public and will feature a DJ at the food court.

More fun events for the public are planned to be held at the Imperial Valley Mall.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Two Yuma organizations are teaming up to help locals prepare for a new job.

Cristina’s Closet and ARIZONA@WORK are partnering for the Back to Work event planned for August 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The event will help new and returning locals entering the workforce.

Highlights include how to dress, mock interviewers and career resources.

The event will be at 300 S. 13th Avenue, Yuma, AZ.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The yearly Father-Daughter Ball returns to Yuma in September.

The ball will be hosted by Parks and Recreation on Saturday, September 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hillton Garden Inn Pivot Point Conference Center (310 N. Madison Ave.).

This yearly tradition has girls ages 4-12 dance with their father or father figures.

It’s a semi-formal ball with live music, a flower presentation and a keepsake photo.

Dinner and dessert will be served.

“The Father Daughter Ball is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that creates cherished memories,” shared Parks and Recreation Manager AJ Mosqueda. “This special evening sets the standard for how every young lady deserves to be treated – with love, respect, and grace.”

Tickets can be purchased here and are $45 total for a father and daughter.

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Karina Bazarte

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) is stepping up its patrols after receiving several complaints about e-bikes.

ECPD say people have called saying they almost hit someone riding an e-bike. Police also says riders are running red lights, not wearing their helmets and driving on the wrong side of the road.

ECPD say last week, they saw a group of riders using their e-bikes recklessly and were able to cite the group, as well as tow their e-bikes.

“What we are doing is we are educating the bicyclists. Sometimes we will stop them, not to cite them, but to educate them on the rules of the roads. Make sure they are wearing their helmets and make sure they are following the rules of the cars and just let them know that the drivers are not going to see them,” said Officer Adrian Hirales with ECPD.

ECPD say they will cite you on the second strike and tow your bike.

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