April 2025

Measles endemic could be coming

April 29, 2025 12:46 AM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

A new study shows that measles could become endemic if U.S. vaccination rates do not improve.

New vaccine project launches

April 29, 2025 12:38 AM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

A group of public health experts is organizing a response to concerns about U.S. vaccine misinformation and access.

National Weather Service to resume translated weather alerts

April 29, 2025 12:33 AM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

The National Weather Service will once again translate its weather alerts for people who do not speak English.

Second arrest made in Kristi Noem’s purse theft

April 29, 2025 12:28 AM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

Police have made two arrests in the theft of Kristi Noem’s purse. The Homeland Security Secretary had her Gucci bag stolen while she ate dinner with her family at a Washington D.C. restaurant on Easter.

Limiting federal national disaster relief

April 29, 2025 12:22 AM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

Emergency management officials in the Trump administration are now in talks in regarding to reforms that could shift more disaster responsibilities to affected states.

Kofa baseball takes down Yuma 6-2 at home to close regular season

April 29, 2025 12:18 AM Luis Lopez

The Kings pulled away late to make their final push towards a potential postseason spot and earn a win over their crosstown rival

President Trump’s approval rating drops in latest survey

April 29, 2025 12:17 AM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 100 days in office is lower than any other president in the last 70 years.

CBS 13 SPORTS: Double scoop of Yuma-Kofa rivalry on the diamond

April 29, 2025 12:13 AM Luis Lopez

Yuma baseball and softball head to Kofa to renew the city’s oldest rivalry on the diamonds

Beyoncé’s new tour kicks off tonight!

April 29, 2025 12:01 AM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

Beyoncé is set to kick off her highly anticipated new tour. The superstar’s “Cowboy Carter and Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit tour” will debut April 28 at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Rescued dog is recovering at Humane Society of Yuma

April 28, 2025 8:41 PM Michelle Leal

A severely emaciated and malnourished dog found two weeks ago is getting a second chance thanks to the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY).

Perrita rescatada hace dos semanas, se encuentra en recuperación en HSOY

April 28, 2025 7:59 PM Michelle Leal

Una perrita gravemente desnutrida, encontrada hace dos semanas, tiene una segunda oportunidad gracias a la sociedad humanitaria de yuma.

STEM Extravaganza Encourages Dorothy Hall Students to Dream Big

April 28, 2025 5:36 PM Adrik Vargas

Students at Dorothy Hall Elementary got a taste of real-world science during a special STEM day filled with rollercoasters, marshmallow houses, and egg case experiments.

New children’s picture book inspired by Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

April 28, 2025 5:03 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

The story depicts a young girl’s reunion with her military dad after he spends six months overseas.

Yuma County launches free alert system to protect homeowners from property fraud

April 28, 2025 4:40 PM Andrea Turisk

The Yuma County Recorder’s Office says property fraud isn’t just a big city problem anymore. It’s now hitting smaller communities like ours, and a new alert system aims to help homeowners stay one step ahead.

CONTEST: Guess When We Hit 111 Degrees 2025

April 28, 2025 3:46 PM Melissa Zaremba

Good news! Our KYMA News 11 Weather Authority 111 Temperature Contest is BACK! Our Chief Weather Forecaster Melissa Zaremba needs your guesses on when you think Yuma or El Centro will hit the 111 mark this summer! Read more here to submit your guesses.

Tracking warmer temperatures this week

April 28, 2025 3:39 PM Melissa Zaremba

We will have dry conditions and plenty of sunshine this week, with temperatures warming to the 90s. Tracking cooler and breezy conditions back again for the weekend.