February 2023

NBC 11 Weather: More wind on the way

February 28, 2023 11:16 PM Scott Gross

High wind warnings settle into the Desert Southwest on Wednesday morning YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) – Dry conditions and below normal temperatures will continue through today. A potent weather system will then move across the area Wednesday through early Thursday delivering strong winds as well as lower elevation rain and high terrain snow. Temperatures will continue to remain below normal through the end of the week, before a warming trend pushes readings back to near normal during the upcoming weekend.

Yuma baseball continues hot start, shuts out Peoria to get to 5-0

February 28, 2023 9:09 PM Luis Lopez

Yuma Criminals baseball has come out of the gates blazing hot. Following a 4-0 appearance in the Cowboy Up tournament out in Tucson, the Criminals continued their great start with a win in their home opener.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain coming Wednesday along with more heavy wind speeds

February 28, 2023 8:53 PM Luis Lopez

While a gradual warmup is expected for the coming weekend, storms and winds are coming soon to the Desert Southwest

NPR to cut ten percent of its staff

February 28, 2023 7:12 PM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – National Public Radio will lay off about 10% of its workforce next month. A memo from Chief Executive John Lansing says the network is projecting a $30 million budget shortfall. He says reducing expenses has helped with about half that, but says it’s still not enough. According to a spokesperson, NPR is

1 in 5 kids shows signs of disordered eating

February 28, 2023 6:44 PM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource, Jacqueline Aguilar

(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – More than one in five kids and adolescents around the world show signs of disordered eating. That’s according to a new study published in the journal “Jama Pediatrics”. Experts say disordered eating is similar in behavior to an eating disorder. It can include strict food rules around how much a person eats, what

Romance scams, what you need to know

February 28, 2023 6:30 PM Chennell Ramos

The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is putting an alert out for romance scams, after reporting at least one case in the city.

McDonald’s Shamrock shake is back for a limited time

February 28, 2023 6:25 PM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, McDonald’s is bringing back its popular Shamrock shake. The holiday-themed Shamrock shake made its debut back in 1970. It was so popular, McDonald’s released a second version of the shake in 2020, this one mixed with crushed Oreo cookies. Both drinks are available at participating

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan to face crucial test at Supreme Court

February 28, 2023 5:50 PM CBS News, Adelmi Ruiz

The Biden administration’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for millions of Americans will come under scrutiny by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, facing a crucial test from a conservative court that has been wary of broad claims of executive power.

Robert Platt honored as first in school history to bring home state title in boys wrestling

February 28, 2023 5:47 PM Cole Johnson, Scott Gross

Brawley wrestling has been around since 1968 – and in 55 years of existence, the school has never had a boy state champ, until now.

Home Grown: Ag leaders meet with Arizona Governor Hobbs

February 28, 2023 5:39 PM Samantha Byrd

When Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was in Yuma, she had the chance to meet with local ag leaders.

Yuma experiencing nurse shortage

February 28, 2023 5:29 PM Samantha Byrd

Arizona is one of several states facing a nursing shortage and Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is working to solve that problem locally.

Suspect arrested for murdering an Imperial Valley woman

February 28, 2023 3:59 PM Karina Bazarte

A man from San Diego accused of murdering an Imperial Valley woman in 2021 is in the process of being extradited back to Imperial County.

ADOT to restrict I-8 and US 95 lanes in March

February 28, 2023 1:26 PM Dillon Fuhrman

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is advising drivers to plan ahead as they restrict westbound lanes on Interstate 8 (I-8) and US 95.

UPDATE: Kofa High School to resume classes Wednesday

February 28, 2023 1:03 PM Dillon Fuhrman

Kofa High School announced that they will be releasing their students early. KHS said they are without water due to a damaged pipe near the school.

ECRMC and UC San Diego Health announce partnership to improve local health

February 28, 2023 1:00 PM Karina Bazarte

El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) and UC San Diego Health announced a partnership in the works to improve Imperial County hospitals.

Destruyen miles de botes de cerveza decomisados

February 28, 2023 1:00 PM Nassieli Pizano

Después de 2 años que el gobierno de Mexicali decomisó miles de latas de cerveza procedentes de Estados Unidos durante la pandemia del COVID.

Check presented to non-profit helping children in foster care

February 28, 2023 12:40 PM Faith Rodriquez

The Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry presented a check to Yuma Council for CASA, Inc. (YCCI) that will help provide for the unmet needs of children in foster care.

American Legion awards Congressman Ruiz for public service

February 28, 2023 12:09 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Adelmi Ruiz

Ruiz, per a press release, received the award due to his leadership in passing the Honoring our PACT Act, helping Veterans, exposed to burn pits and other toxins, receive the health care and benefits “they earned, needed, and deserved.”