August 2023

Director of Imperial County Public Health Department named ‘Woman of the Year’

August 17, 2023 12:20 PM Faith Rodriquez

Imperial County announced Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia recognized Janette Angulo, Director of the Imperial County Public Health Department as Woman of the Year for the California 36th Assembly District.

Funding supports local schools to replace gymnasium flooring

August 17, 2023 12:07 PM Faith Rodriquez, Vanessa Gongora

The Gadsden Elementary School District #32 announced the approval of ESSER Funds will help replace the gymnasium flooring with luxury vinyl tile for all its schools.

New upcoming Aquatic Center at Southwest High

August 17, 2023 11:47 AM Jailene Aguilera

A new Aquatic Center will be coming to Southwest High School.

Yuma County Fall Fest postponed

August 17, 2023 11:33 AM Faith Rodriquez, Vanessa Gongora

The Yuma County Fair team said the Second Annual Fall Fest scheduled to take place in October has been postponed for 2024.

Lead singer of band at arson bar attack in San Luis, Mexico passes away

August 17, 2023 10:31 AM Valeria Rodriguez

Late last month, an arson attack at a local bar in San Luis, Mexico took the lives of 12 people.

Domestic violence cases are rising

August 17, 2023 10:19 AM Karina Bazarte

The team was created about two years ago to help victims who feel powerless speak out.

More than 60 Senegalese migrants feared dead on monthlong voyage to Spain

August 17, 2023 10:02 AM The Associated Press

More than 60 migrants are feared dead after a Spanish fishing vessel rescued a boat off the Atlantic archipelago of Cape Verde that originally had more than 100 people aboard, authorities and migrant advocates said Thursday.

Hurricane Hilary forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could bring rain to US Southwest

August 17, 2023 9:44 AM The Associated Press

Hilary has strengthened into a hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could bring heavy rain to the U.S. southwest by the weekend.

NBC 11 Sportscast with Chas Messman:

August 16, 2023 11:33 PM Chas Messman

We continue our football previews with the Antelope Rams. The first ever girls flag football season will kick off tomorrow. And AWC mens soccer will start the season ranked 2. YUMA, Ariz (KYMA, KECY) – We continue our football previews with KYMA’s Vanessa Gongora traveling out to Wellton to preview the Antelope Rams. Also, the

Arizona Western College men’s soccer to start season ranked 2

August 16, 2023 11:17 PM Chas Messman

AWC will start their 2023 season ranked second in the preseason NJCAA poll YUMA, Ariz (KYMA, KECY) – The NJCAA preseason men’s soccer rankings dropped earlier this week and Arizona Western College slotted in at number 2. The Matadors fell in the national championship game for the second straight year last season. Despite losing some

Lady Tigers start season with back to back wins

August 16, 2023 11:03 PM Scott Gross

Lady Tigers start the season 2-0

First ever girls flag football season

August 16, 2023 10:54 PM Chas Messman

The first official CIF girls flag football season will kick off tomorrow in the Imperial Valley EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – For the first time ever, girls flag football is an official CIF sport. Yesterday, five teams from schools across the Imperial Valley scrimmaged one another during a carnival at Central Union High School.

Prep Football preview: Holtville Vikings

August 16, 2023 9:43 PM Scott Gross

Holtville is banking on a talented incoming senior class a new division for big season success

Prep Football Preview: Vincent Memorial Scots

August 16, 2023 9:21 PM Jalen Fong

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Vincent Memorial Scots have quietly become one of the more consistent programs in the Imperial Valley over the past decade. Most of that credit belongs to head coach David Wong. In that time, Wong has led the Scots to three league titles and a CIF section title in 2017.