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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A popular chain restaurant and sports bar in Yuma announced it will be permanently closing its doors.

Hooters Yuma announced, via social media, they will officially close on Sunday, August 10. The restaurant has been operating in the Yuma Palms Mall since September of 2016.

They say the closure is due to lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, steep competition, and record high inflation and costs.

The restaurant played host to many local events and fundraisers and thanks the Yuma community for their support.

Current employees will have the option to apply at other chain locations.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to two fire locations Saturday afternoon.

YFD says they responded to the area of S. First Avenue and E. Sixth Street at around 2:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a fire in the alley.

According to YFD, the shed began “to catch fire, posing a threat to a nearby structure,” with it being upgraded to a residential fire response.

When crews arrived, YFD says they found a wooden fence with “flames extending and threatening nearby power lines,” prompting crews to deploy “pre-connected hose lines and initiated a fire attack.”

YFD says the fire was quickly put out, “limiting damage to the rooflines of two nearby structures,” and says “both structures were searched and assessed using thermal imaging cameras,” with no fire extension being detected and both buildings were cleared.

While there were no injuries reported, YFD says, “The scene was turned over to the on-call fire investigator.”

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

Later in the day, at around 4:30 p.m., YFD responded to a reported structure fire at La Mirada Apartments.

When crews arrived, YFD says they found a “two-story multi-family dwelling with visible smoke and flames emanating from the first-floor patio of one of the apartment units.”

Crews then deployed “a bumper line and initiated an aggressive transitional fire attack,” successfully putting out the fire within minutes, YFD says.

YFD says crews also found the building’s fire sprinkler system had been activated, limiting the spread of the fire and “confined significant damage to the patio area.”

There was minor fire damage found inside the apartment. However, no injuries were reported, YFD says.

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

Courtesy: Yuma Fire Department

According to a separate press release from the Yuma Police Department (YPD), they also responded to that fire and took over the investigation after witnesses reported seeing multiple people in the area and fleeing at the time of when the fire started.

The investigation is ongoing, and if anyone has any information regarding that case, call YPD at (928) 373-4700 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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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A group of local students had the chance to attend the free Travis Manion Foundation back to school event at “The Lab” today.

The nationwide foundation takes a holistic approach to teach the youth how to succeed in the classroom and in their everyday lives.

The event started with Dale Dumo, event lead, and his team of coaches sharing personal experiences and why they take the time to volunteer for the foundation. It also included how to attain “S.M.A.R.T,” specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based, goals.

Dumo was clear in his team’s different approach to an event of the type.

“We’re not your typical back to school [event] – just give out handouts,” Dumo said. “We’re here to help you in your psychology and the behavioral aspect, talk about character, purpose, life skills [and] tools [and] leadership development.”

If you want to learn more about the Travis Manion Foundation, you can do so here.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A group of local students had the chance to attend the Travis Manion Foundation’s (TMF) Back to School Success Workshop Saturday.

The workshop, which was in collaboration with the Lab Training Center, took place at the center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The nationwide foundation takes a holistic approach to teach the youth how to succeed in the classroom and in their everyday lives.

The event started with Dale Dumo, event lead, and his team of coaches sharing personal experiences and why they take the time to volunteer for the foundation. It also included how to attain “S.M.A.R.T,” specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based, goals.

Dumo was clear in his team’s different approach to an event of the type.

“We’re not your typical back to school [event] – just give out handouts,” Dumo said. “We’re here to help you in your psychology and the behavioral aspect, talk about character, purpose, life skills [and] tools [and] leadership development.”

If you want to learn more about TMF, you can visit their Facebook page or their website HERE.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – U.S. Marshals Service arrested a man wanted for alleged sexual assault on minors Friday.

31-year-old Juan Daniel Tamayo was wanted for 15 counts of sexual offenses against minors, including criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child and aggravated kidnapping.

It is alleged that Tamayo sexually assaulted his victims in Kansas back in 2014 through 2017 that were under the age of seven-years-old.

Tamayo left Kansas and has been living in Yuma.

The Somerton Police Department requested assistance from U.S. Marshals.

He was arrested and booked at the Yuma County Jail and is waiting for extradition back to Kansas.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents say they arrested a man who assaulted federal agents.

Border Patrol says Masokin Sadykov attacked federal agents during an arrest in Philadelphia this week.

They say Yuma Sector agents, along with their federal partners, were placing him under arrest for being illegally present in the U.S. when he became combative and placed an officer in a chokehold. He also allegedly threw punches.

Sadykov now faces federal charges.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Locals got the chance to donate blood Saturday as the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive entered its third and final day.

The three-day blood drive kicked off Thursday, July 31, at the Yuma Main Library, located 2951 S. 21st Drive.

News 11, ABC 5 and Telemundo 3 are partnering with Vitalant to bring this blood drive to Yuma. 

Anyone who donates blood on those dates will be entered to win a 2025 VW Taos S. The vehicle prize was donated by the Valley Volkswagen Dealers.

The blood drive’s third and final day started at 10:00 a.m. and went until 2:00 p.m.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – At least 30 people participated in a protest in Yuma Saturday morning.

The protest, organized by Yuma County Indivisible, took place on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street at 8:00 a.m.

This is part of a nationwide protest called “Rage Against the Regime,” where over 300 cities across the country held similar protests Saturday.

The protest was in regards to the Trump Administration’s policies, such as immigration, tariffs, healthcare, and more.

KYMA spoke to Darlene Erwin, the organizer of the protest, who shared her thoughts on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, announcing that they will be shutting down.

“That is horrendous to me. There’s so many things that are being shut down that we’ve had all our lives. My kids watch PBS [and] informative shows. It’s not just children’s shows, but, you know…educationally, these are things that are not going to just be on regular TV,” Erwin shared.

The protest lasted until 10:00 a.m.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma celebrated a milestone in its history Saturday: Marcus Pool officially turned 100-years-old.

The pool was built in 1925 when the residents of Yuma decided they need a safe and cool place to escape the heat.

It was development led by Abe Marcus Sr. At the time, it took only $15,000 to construct.

The pool was named after Marcus in the 1980s, and his grandchildren reflect on their grandfather’s legacy.

“He was very, very important to the City of Yuma, and he was involved in so many things,” said James Martinez, Marcus’ grandson.

“I think the city for keeping his memory alive by keeping the pool open,” said Marla Marcus, Marcus’ granddaughter.

Entry was free and to celebrate, the first 100 guests got a birthday cupcake.

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Marcos Icahuate

SAN LUIS, Mexico (KYMA, KECY) – A U.S. fugitive wanted for drug possession was arrested in San Luis, Mexico.

The Sonora Attorney General’s Office says 29-year-old Janelle Yadai “N,” had an outstanding arrest warrant issued in March by the U.S. Marshals in Yuma County.

The arrest warrant was for drug possession, specifically fentanyl.

The suspect was located following a coordinated investigation between Mexican and U.S. authorities.

She was handed over to U.S. authorities at the San Luis Port of Entry.

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