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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The man accused of stealing an undisclosed amount of merchandise from a local Zales Jewelers appeared in court this week.

36-year-old Deandre Lamar Wells had his bail lowered from $500,000 to $100,000.

Wells is accused of entering the local Zales Jewelers at the Yuma Palms Mall through a broken door, shattering display cases and leaving the scene with an undisclosed amount of merchandise in August of last year.

Wells is being charged with third-degree burglary, theft control property and criminal damage deface.

He is expected to be back in court next month.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County attended the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday morning.

The event took place at West Westlands Park at 9:30 a.m., with the opening ceremony taking place at 9:00 a.m. During the opening ceremony, attendees got the chance to participate in a Zumba class.

The event is to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s, and raise money for research in creating a cure for the disease.

“Yuma County is has the largest prevalence per capita of Alzheimer’s patients,” said Kristen Moore Bennett, Regional Director for the Southwest Arizona Alzheimer’s Association. “If you were to look at a heat map, you would see that there’s a lot more people living with some sort of dementia in Yuma County.”

Yuma City Council member Karen Watts and Arizona State Senator Tim Dunn (R-District 25) served as guest speakers during the event.

The walk was divided into four flowers:

Yellow: Supporting or caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s.

Orange: Supporting the cause and the Alzheimer’s Association’s vision for a world without Alzheimer’s.

Purple: Participating in the walk to honor loved ones taken by the disease.

Blue: Living with Alzheimer’s.

Before the race started, the association presented a white flower, symbolizing the first survivor of Alzheimer’s.

According to Bennett, 350 people participated in the event, and she hoped to have 500 people participate in next year’s event.

The overall donation goal is $60,000, and the association raised $42,903 so far. If you missed out on the event and still would like to donate, click here.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals participated in the very first Turkey Trot 5K Run hosted by the City of Yuma and Onvida Health.

The event is a way for community members to stay active and celebrate the season. 

The route started at Onvida Health Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and went past Yuma’s newest and first ever interactive mural sponsored by Onvida Health.

“Wouldn’t it be great if we could get all of our families in Yuma to get out and start exercising and moving together in this great time of weather in Yuma,” said Machele Headington, Vice President of Communications at Onvida Health.

“It’s a nice time to see each other, you know were often so busy, and this is the time of year that Yuma’s weather is beautiful, we can all get out here today and you know share in collective wellness,” said Carol Smith with the City of Yuma.

The first 250 people to finish the race received a medal.

However, those who did not want to keep the medal could chose to donate it to a cancer patient with a note they would receive when they have finished their treatment.

If anyone missed out this run, the City of Yuma will host a run as part of their series next month. To learn more about it, click here.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Two women were in a crash in Yuma, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

On November 12, at about 1:59 p.m., officers were called about a crash in the area of Eighth Street and Magnolia Avenue, near Kiwanis Park.

Police say an 18-year-old woman was driving a Hyundai Elantra eastbound on Eighth Street and tried to make a left-hand turn onto Magnolia Avenue.

A 42-year-old woman in an Infiniti G37 traveling westbound on Eighth Street then crashed into the Elantra.

Both women were taken to Onvida Health, but the 42-year-old was later flown to a Phoenix hospital due to serious injuries.

Police say speed appears to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME.

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Marcos Icahuate

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Imperial County says there has been an increase in a scam.

The scam involves a person claiming they work for the County and ask for a service fee.

Imperial County staff email address will end in @co.imperial.ca.us and suspicious invoices should not be answered immediately.

Anyone who receives suspicious scam emails can contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center or call their local police department.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma hosted a luncheon at the Yuma Golf and Country Club to honor local individuals and organizations whose philanthropic work has made a significant impact on the community.

The event highlighted Yuma’s reputation for generosity and celebrated those who continue to strengthen the region through service and giving.

“Yuma is known for standing up and giving back to the community. We’re one of the most generous communities in Arizona, and everyone who showed up at this luncheon today is a true testament to that,” said Veronica Shorr, Regional Director of the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma.

Attendees represented a wide range of philanthropic efforts, contributing collectively to hundreds of thousands of dollars in local support.

Shorr noted that this year’s honorees were selected specifically for their strong commitment to community philanthropy.

“This year ,we did things a little differently,” she said. “Our honorees this year are really heavily focused on philanthropy and the work that they do in the community,” she said.

Awards presented included Philanthropist of the Year and the Spirit of Service Award. Danny Bryant of First Bank Yuma was named Philanthropist of the Year for the second time.

“It’s also rewarding to see what a group of people committed to making a community stronger can do, and the accomplishments that we can achieve together,” Bryant said.

City Councilmember Arturo Morales Jr. received the Spirit of Service Award.

“We don’t do it for acknowledgment,” Morales said. “I have to admit, it’s a beautiful moment. I’m completely honored.”

The luncheon served as a tribute to the individuals and groups whose dedication continues to uplift the Yuma community.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local restaurant is offering a free event Thursday in Yuma.

Lutes Casino will be having live music between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

A portion of sales will be going towards the Yuma Center for Spiritual Living.

Lutes Casino is located at 221 Main St.

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Marcos Icahuate

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – The City of El Centro is holding an event to celebrate MX, skateboarding and more.

The Slam Fest 2025 will be held on December 13 at Brett Driscoll Skate Park. Locals are invited to the family-friendly event for live performances.

Children can participate in a kids zone with lawn games and other interactive art activities.

Competitors must bring their own equipment and gear.

Local artists will also be featured, as well as local vendors.

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Marcos Icahuate

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of San Luis, Arizona will celebrate the 14th edition of the San Luis Film Festival on November 18.

The screenings will take place at PPEP TECH High school Cesar Chavez Learning Center in City of San Luis, Arizona from November 18 through November 20 at 6 p.m.

Their mission is to promote culture and the arts through film.

In the spirit of sharing and supporting those in need, there will be a food drive where you can donate canned, goods, rice and other food products and watch a movie.

“My invitation to all of San Luis, Arizona, Yuma, all of the county, Mexico, we invite you to celebrate our 14th anniversary this year,” said Antonio C. Carillo.

Don’t miss this great event that highlights dreams, culture, and hope, demonstrating that art can transform the community.

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Andrea Turisk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Help us give back to the Crossroads Mission with our annual Share Your Holiday Turkey Drive.

We’re collecting turkeys, non-perishable food items and cash.

We will be collecting all these items at all Walmart locations in Yuma and the Foothills, Friday from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.

All of the proceeds are going to the Crossroads Mission for their Three-Days of Thanksgiving event.

Come out and help us share your holiday with locals in need this holiday season.

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