Roberta Flack, “Killing Me Softly With His Song” singer, dies at 88
No cause of death was given in a statement from her family. However, Flack did announced in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with ALS and could no longer sing.
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Medical status of man who was hit after moving into traffic
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says the man who was hit after moving into traffic is still in a Phoenix hospital. YPD says he’s in critical but stable condition as of Monday afternoon.
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One person injured in motorcycle crash on 4th Avenue
According to a reporter at the scene, the crash happened in the area of 4th Avenue and 25th Street when a motorcycle was traveling southbound on 4th Avenue when it hit the back of a Toyota pickup truck, which was traveling westbound on 25th Street.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma’s rising art scene
In her final special report, Samantha Byrd spoke with local artists who share what’s so special about being a part of the Yuma arts community.
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Lester Holt to step down as NBC Nightly News anchor
In a press release obtained by KYMA, Holt will continue to anchor the NBC Nightly News until “early summer before he devotes his energy to the rapidly-expanding powerhouse that is Dateline.”
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Boots and Beauties Dance to be held in Calexico
The Boots and Beauties Daddy Daughter Dance will be held at the Calexico Community Center (707 Dool Ave.) on March 29 starting at 6 p.m.
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Farrar siblings, four others win state wrestling titles
Kennedy & Cannon Farrar become the state’s second siblings ever, to win state tournament championships in same year
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California residents react to Pope Francis’ health condition
Parishioners at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Hollywood are concerned about the health of Pope Francis.
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Shamrocks miscues prove costly in state finale
Gilbert Christian scores two unanswered goals to claim first AIA 3A state title in 2-1 win over Yuma Catholic.
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AWC to hold ribbon-cuting ceremony for new Transfer Center
In a press release, the ceremony is taking place in the 3C building of the campus, next to Starbucks, on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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North Carolina residents hold rally to support Ukraine
Dozens gathered in front of the state capitol in Raleigh, North Carolina, to show their support for Ukraine. This comes as the devastating war reaches the three-year mark and growing calls for an end to the fighting.
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Treehouse dedicated to ‘The Simpsons’ to be torn down
The man who built it 24 years ago, Rick Polizzi, is being forced by the city to tear it down as L.A. officials say it isn’t safe.
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Asylum seeker center at NYC hotel to close
The asylum seeker center at New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel will close, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday. A date for its closure has not been announced.
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Apple announces expansion of operations across the U.S.
Part of their plan includes a 250,000-square-foot AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas that will produce produce servers for Apple Intelligence, its AI personal assistant for iPhone, iPad and Mac computers. That facility is expected to open in 2026.
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President Trump names Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director
Bongino is a former U.S. Secret Service agent who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Maryland, and for congressional seats in Maryland and Florida. However, the 49-year-old author later gained fame as a conservative media personality.
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Three injured following gas explosion in Los Angeles
According to authorities, a gas leak and explosion were reported around 3:21 p.m. Sunday inside a single-story business on the city’s East Side.
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20 arrested in drug and firearm investigation in Arizona
More than 20 people are in custody after a multi-agency drug bust in Arizona, and a large amount of illegal drugs, money, and firearms were seized in “Operation Double Down.”
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Matadors come from behind to beat Cochise in regular season home finale
The Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Basketball team (20-7, 11-5) closed out their regular season home slate with a thrilling 56-52 win over Cochise College (19-9, 11-5) on Saturday afternoon at the House Gymnasium, moving them into a tie for second place in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC).
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NEWS 11 SPORTSCAST: Local wrestlers shine at state championships, Yuma Catholic falls in 3A Soccer title
Gila Ridge’s Kennedy and Cannon Farrar made history as the second brother-sister duo to win state wrestling titles in the same year.
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CBS 13 Sports: Kofa, Central Soccer advance; YC falls in Semis
Kofa boys soccer kept their playoff run alive with a 2-0 victory, powered by a strong second-half performance.
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