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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating a crash which left one man dead.

According to a press release, the crash happened before 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of W. County 14th Street and S. Avenue B.

YCSO says a 2014 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe was driving northbound on S. Avenue B when it crashed into the rear of a 2014 Honda CR-V it was driving behind, causing the motorcyclist to be “ejected onto the roadway.”

YCSO says Rural Metro responded and both drivers were taken to Onvida Heath, with the driver of the Honda suffering minor injuries while the motorcyclist was in critical condition, but he later died.

The motorcyclist has been identified as 34-year-old Abraham Corral of Yuma, and next of kin was notified, YCSO says.

While speed may have been a factor in the crash, the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call YCSO at (928) 783-4427, call 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO’s website to submit an anonymous tip.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Arizona Western College’s (AWC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) received a $150,000 grant awarded through a partnership between Avenir Financial Credit Union and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

The funding will support the delivery of 20 no-cost, intensive bilingual workshops designed for adults and youth.

The workshops aim to strengthen small business formation, promote entrepreneurship, and encourage job creation throughout the community.

Crystal Mendoza, director of the SBDC, said the workshops are intended to help individuals who may be unsure where to begin when starting or growing a business.

“Sometimes we could potentially be unsure of where to start, where to go, and what resources to obtain,” Mendoza said. “These workshops will be able to help our community feel that they’re being supported.”

“One of my main responsibilities is making sure that we’re impactful in the community,” said Chris Bolin, Vice President of Avenir Impact and Engagement. “We recognized long ago that the best way to do that is to support organizations like the SBDC.”

AWC was selected for the grant from a pool of more than 400 applicants. This marks the second time the SBDC has received the award, further solidifying its role as a key resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in the region.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – OneAZ Credit Union’s main branch held its grand opening celebration with the bank company’s workers and local leaders.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the new branch after OneAZ Credit Union acquired First Bank Yuma last year.

With the opening of the new location, OneAZ Credit Union aims to provide expanded banking products and services while reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Yuma community.

“It’s a commitment of products and services that are gonna help economic vitality in the community, help families of small businesses, and grow and navigate financial wealth, access to capital, and the ability to expand their financial well-being,” said Mike Boden, President and CEO of OneAZ Credit Union.

As part of its community-focused mission, OneAZ Bank also announced a $7,500 donation to Crossroads Mission, supporting the organization’s efforts to serve individuals and families in need throughout Yuma.

The newly opened branch is OneAZ Credit Union’s fourth location in Yuma, further expanding access to financial services and strengthening its role in the region’s economic development.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals and winter visitors attended Yuma AgFest 2026 Saturday afternoon.

The annual event took place in Downtown Yuma at 1:00 p.m., and featured a variety of live entertainment and music, food and drink vendors and more.

Ana Godinez, Special Events Assistant for the City of Yuma, shares how this event benefits Yuma County.

“It brings a lot of tourism to our area. Right now, it’s a busy season for all of us. Everything is full on. All of the [agriculture] community is here working hard, and it’s important to support local,” Godinez explained.

The event will go until 9:00 p.m.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County participated in the Celebrate Life 5K Color Run Saturday morning.

The event took place at West Wetlands Park at 10:00 a.m., and featured live music, food trucks and vendors, and more.

All proceeds from the event will support New Life Pregnancy Center.

“This fundraiser will go into fund that fund that ministry. That ministry helps families in Yuma…We want families in Yuma to get stronger, and we’re part of that process to help them do that,” said Sheryl Van Horn, Regional Director for the Arizona Baptist Children’s Services.

The first 100 participants also received a free T-shirt while other participants received a swag bag.

The event lasted until noon.

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Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A Yuma man charged with murder has taken a guilty plea in a separate drug case.

36-year-old Fernando Malta pled guilty Tuesday to possession of a narcotic drug.

Under the plea agreement, Malta faces a presumptive sentence of ten years, a minimum of eight years and a maximum of 12 years in prison.

His sentencing is scheduled for March 10.

Malta was arrested for the murder of 29-year-old Eric Cruz from Somerton, and is being held at the Yuma County Jail on a bond of more than $1 million.

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Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A Yuma man has taken a plea deal in a drug case involving meth and fentanyl.

42-year-old Jacob Cody Allison pled guilty Tuesday for possession of drug paraphernalia involving meth.

Allison was arrested during a search warrant in May of last year executed by the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force.

Officers found nearly 11,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, a loaded firearm, liquid and crystalline meth, and multiple items of drug paraphernalia.

Under the plea agreement, Allison faces a presumptive sentence of more than a year and up to two years in prison.

His sentencing is scheduled for February 20.

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Marcos Icahuate

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – A new signaled intersection has been placed in El Centro at Imperial Avenue and Pepper Drive.

The traffic signal is to improve safe for motorists and pedestrians in the area, according to the City of El Centro.

The signal light is operating on red until further notice, which acts as an all-way stop.

The intersection is planned to be fully operational on Friday, January 23, 2026.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A man was taken to the hospital in serious condition following a crash, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

On Wednesday, January 21, at about 8:21 p.m., officers were called about an injury on 24th Street and Parkview Loop.

YPD says a 49-year-old man was on a motorcycle traveling eastbound on 24th Street, then he crashed into a Jeep Wrangler being driven by a 19-year-old woman, who was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Parkview Loop.

The man was taken to Onvida Health and later flown to a Phoenix hospital in serious condition.

The woman was checked into Onvida Health and released.

YPD says impairment does not appear to be a factor in this case and is still under investigation.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 783-4421.

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