February 2023

Kofa’s Stephany Montoya puts ink to paper, commits to NJCAA softball ahead of her senior season

February 13, 2023 7:56 PM Cole Johnson

With one more high school season to go, a three-year journey on the softball diamond has led Stephany Montoya to the college level.

Netflix cracks down on password sharing

February 13, 2023 7:25 PM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Netflix is now cracking down on password sharing in four countries. The streaming service announced it has launched its new approach to password sharing in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain. Netflix says members there will have to set up a primary location, which will allow only those who live in that

Avenue C and 18th Street set to undergo changes

February 13, 2023 6:58 PM Court Zeppernick

The addition of several safety features such as crosswalks and traffic lights to address traffic and accident concerns have been heard by the city of Yuma and is being addressed.

Experts call out “predatory” ads for baby formula

February 13, 2023 6:34 PM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Health experts are hoping to end marketing tactics for baby formula that they call “exploitative.” According to the medical journal, ‘The Lancet’, breastfeeding is recommended by health professionals and yet less than half of infants around the world are breastfed. Experts say baby formula is in high demand despite failing to offer

U.S. Task Force: More BP screenings during pregnancy

February 13, 2023 5:59 PM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – A government task force is recommending more screening for high blood pressure during pregnancy. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation online Tuesday for public comment. The task force is urging doctors monitor blood pressure during pregnancy as a screening tool for hypertensive disorders. Experts say the medical condition

Arizona State Veterans Home plans new renovations

February 13, 2023 4:31 PM Court Zeppernick

20 new patients and 20 new bedrooms are scheduled to be added to the veteran’s home.

First Lady Jill Biden visits Mesa to discuss education

February 13, 2023 4:27 PM NBC News

First Lady Jill Biden visited Mesa Community College, in Arizona, to highlight how affordable community college programs are to students.

More than 40 years in public safety, Mike Erfert retires

February 13, 2023 4:19 PM Abraham Retana

After more than 40 years working in Yuma public safety, Yuma’s Fire Department Public Information Officer signs off.

Local businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023 4:03 PM Karina Bazarte

Love is in the air and the month of planning for local businesses across Imperial County is about to come to fruition.

Gusty winds for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023 3:47 PM Melissa Zaremba

Another weather system quickly arrives Tuesday bringing strong gusty winds for Valentine’s Day.

Sharp decline for Yuma migrant apprehensions in January

February 13, 2023 3:38 PM Adam Klepp

In January, just over 10,000 migrants were apprehended in Yuma.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Strong winds expected over the next two days

February 13, 2023 3:26 PM Luis Lopez

Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are coming to the Desert Southwest as advisories are in place

Encuentran narcotúnel cerca garita

February 13, 2023 1:07 PM Nassieli Pizano

El hallazgo de un posible narco túnel que traspasa la línea fronteriza entre Mexicali y Calexico esta siendo resguardado por elementos de la Fuerza de Seguridad Estatal y elementos del ejército mexicano desde el fin de semana.

Super Bowl LVII: Who scored and who fumbled on TV’s biggest stage

February 13, 2023 12:55 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman

This year, the scales tipped heavily toward celebrity talent — in several cases, thrown together in incongruous bunches — in commercials that were loud but frequently didn’t make a whole lot of sense.

Chiefs QB Mahomes and Coach Reid hold press conference after Super Bowl win

February 13, 2023 12:15 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

As of Monday, the team’s head coach Andy Reid and superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes savored the win.

Three fatal crashes so far in 2023

February 13, 2023 11:40 AM Samantha Byrd

During the busy winter season in the Desert Southwest, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) urges residents to stay safe on the roads.

‘The Flash’ trailer from DC reintroduces Michael Keaton’s Batman during the 2023 Super Bowl

February 13, 2023 9:41 AM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman

Keaton’s return as Batman marks the first time in 30 years he’s donned the Batsuit on screen; the last time being in 1992 for Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns” costarring Michelle Pfeiffer.