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Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) took over Dunkin’ Donuts Saturday morning for a special event supporting a good cause.

Officers were sharing donuts and coffee with the community. Everyone was welcome to enjoy the event and spend some time with local law enforcement.

Not only did the event bring the community together, but it also raised money for a good cause.

Officer Hayato Johnson with YPD said, “They do so much for us, so it’s important to give back to them because they’re always they’re always supporting victims, supporting law enforcement in the community.”

All proceeds will be donated directly to Amberly’s Place, a local organization that helps support victims of domestic violence and provides a safe place for those in need.

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Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Fifth Annual Serenity Sun Splash was held Saturday.

Eventgoers enjoyed a fun poolside experience with a DJ, food, and a raffle, all hosted by TLC Recovery Arizona.

TLC Recovery Arizona is a specialized substance use and mental health agency in our community, dedicated to supporting those in need.

Berenice Ortiz said, “We just want families from Yuma to have fun and see that recovery and mental health don’t have to be anything hard to talk about. We have fun while we break the stigma attached to all of this.”

Organizers say the event was a huge success, as hundreds of community members came together to enjoy a day of fun in the sun.

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Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – One of the biggest fundraisers of the year is happening Sunday.

The American Veterans Service Organization is hosting a prime rib dinner, and everyone is invited to attend.

The fundraiser supports the American Veterans Service Organization, which helps Veterans and their families through community programs and services.

One organizer, June Condon, says guests can look forward to a special Father’s Day meal.

“We are having a Father’s Day dinner, which is prime rib, baked potato, vegetable, roll, and a special dessert for our fathers,” Condon explained.

Make sure to purchase your tickets before they sell out. For more information, you can visit the American Veterans Service Organization’s Facebook page.

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station in Yuma.

YPD says the robbery took place at Chevron, located in the area of E. 32nd Street and S. Arizona Avenue, before 4 a.m. Sunday.

A man, described by YPD as Hispanic or Native American in their late 20s to early 30s, five-feet, seven-inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds, entered the Chevron and had a gun, though YPD says, “One was not shown,” and ran away with an undisclosed amount of money and merchandise.

While no injuries were reported, YPD says the man was wearing a black-and-tan baseball cap, a black shirt, gray shorts and black sneakers at the time of the robbery.

The investigation is ongoing, and YPD says no suspects have been identified at this time.

If anyone has information regarding the case, call YPD at 928-373-4700, or 78-CRIME 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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Dillon Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: The fire is now extinguished.

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Fires crews in Imperial County are battling a vegetation fire Friday evening.

The Watch Duty website shared an image of the fire, burning in the area of Carey and Dogwood Road, just south of Brawley.

A second alarm has been requested, and there is no word yet on how many acres were burned as well as how much of the fire has been contained.

However, no damages have been reported, and this is the second fire reported this week in Imperial County.

To keep up-to-date with the fire, click here.

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Voters could have the opportunity to shape the future of Arizona’s elections this November.

Arizona lawmakers have sent a new measure to the November ballot that would require all voters, including those who vote by mail, to provide a government-issued ID.

According to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, approximately 80% of Arizona voters chose to vote by mail.

The measure would also give voters the option to have their ballots counted at polling places to help speed up results, with the state required to help cover the cost.

“When people go to register to vote, they already do have to show ID in order to register to vote. You do have to have documentation, but this measure would make it so that instead of just going for that signature verification process. All voters would have to show ID in order to cast a mail ballot,” said Sasha Hupka, elections reporter for VoteBeat.

Voters will get to decide this November whether these changes become part of how Arizona runs its elections.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – After dozens of submissions, we have a winner for the Fox 9 2026 Father’s Day Contest.

Congratulations to Mercedes Pilego! Her family’s Father’s Day will be extra special with a prize pack valued at over $500.

We would like to thank our sponsors: Todd Craig Team at Nova Home Loans, J.T. Pro’s Sandwich Shop, El Centro Motors, Liberty Motorsports, Pro-Tech Automotive and the Barber’s Lounge.

Congrats once again to Mercedes and thank you to everyone else who entered this contest.

You can enter more contests by clicking here.

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Moses Femino

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Community members gathered at Carver Park Friday evening as the Yuma County NAACP Chapter hosted its annual Juneteenth celebration.

The free event brought together residents from across Yuma County for an evening of live entertainment, local vendors, food, family activities and free bike raffles. Community leaders, elected officials and local organizations also took part in the celebration.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free. More than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The day has been celebrated in African American communities for generations and officially became a federal holiday in 2021.

Yuma County NAACP President Beverly Cade said she was encouraged by the turnout and community support shown during the event.

“This is awesome. We haven’t had a big turnout like this since I don’t know when,” Cade said. “So this is really good. We have the mayor here, he just gave a proclamation. And this is what Yuma community is. All the support.”

Yuma City Councilmember and NAACP Chairperson Karen Watts said Juneteenth serves as an opportunity to celebrate freedom while bringing people together.

“It’s wonderful. It’s a celebration of freedom,” Watts said. “And the community really came out. Getting people out in Yuma during the summer, that’s a hard thing to do. And there’s a lot of people out here.”

Organizers said the event was designed to honor the history and significance of Juneteenth while creating a space for education, reflection and celebration.

The City of Yuma, Freedom Library, National Bank of Arizona and the Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition were among the event’s sponsors. Organizers hope the annual gathering will continue to grow and help preserve the history of Juneteenth for future generations.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Vitalant is hosting the Summer Life Savers Drive late next month.

The event is taking place at the Yuma Main Library, located at 2951 S. 21st Drive, on the following dates:

Thursday, July 30, 2026: 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 1, 2026: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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During last year’s Holiday Heroes Blood Drive, Vitalant says they collected 98 units of blood from 105 donors, which can save up of 294 lives.

KYMA is sponsoring the event. To schedule an appointment to participate in the blood drive, click here, or call 877-258-4825.

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Jessamyn Dodd

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – Access To Thrive, an Imperial County non-profit, held a “Shark Tank” style business plan presentation contest Thursday.

Access to Thrive helps individuals living with a disability connect to resources such as health care access. Their S.T.E.P. program helps with business start-ups and job training.

The event was held in cooperation with San Diego’s Village Core.

“It’s a unique experience as we are in collaboration with Village Core from San Diego,” Access To Thrive’s CEO Ashley Contreras said.

Malik Glasgow, Access To Thrive’s program director, explained the contest.

“Today, what we have is we have both participants from our STEP program and from the village core program who are going to be presenting these ideas, who are going to be presenting their business plans to several business owners that  we have accumulated who we have judging their pitches,” he told KYMA.

The attendees were split into four rooms, where their projects were evaluated. A panel of judges handed out prizes to the top contenders.

“We have a business startup package. We will be offering business cards, website design, domain design,” Glasgow said about the prizes being awarded.

“Also, Village Core has a community where they have other participants in many different fields in industry where they’re able to come together and talk to each other with different advantages and different ways, they’re using artificial intelligence to help with their business plan,” he added.

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