March 2026

Yuma man sentenced for drug trafficking

March 6, 2026 3:02 PM Marcos Icahuate, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the district of Oklahoma says 30-year-old Jose Ramon Lopez was sentenced to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

12 people displaced following apartment fire in Yuma

March 6, 2026 2:54 PM Lauren Duffel, Marcos Icahuate

YFD says they responded to the area of Seventh Avenue and 24th Street at around 2 p.m. Friday, where they found a two-story apartment building with heavy smoke and flames showing.

Train burglary suspect released

March 6, 2026 2:54 PM Danyelle Burke North

Prosecutors are requesting additional information to see if they will file charges in the case. The Yuma Police Department (YPD) say the burglary happened in July of last year.

Lauren Duffel – MMJ

March 6, 2026 2:20 PM Lauren Duffel

Lauren Duffel is from San Diego, California. She graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor’s degree in Integrated strategic Communications along with a minor in Visual Art. Lauren has a particular interest in covering criminal cases, breaking news, and getting involved with the community. You can read Lauren’s stories here. She joined KYMA in March 2026.

Incremento de obesidad infantil en Sonora enciende alertas de salud

March 6, 2026 1:12 PM Abigahil Padilla

El incremento de casos de obesidad infantil en el estado de Sonora se ha convertido en una preocupación para autoridades de salud y educación, al representar un riesgo creciente para el bienestar de miles de niñas y niños.

President Trump responds to mediation efforts with other countries

March 6, 2026 12:03 PM CBS News, Andrea Turisk

With fighting in Iran and the Middle East intensifying, questions remain about how and when the campaign will end and who will lead the Persian nation in the future.

NBC 11 Sports: Matadors upset in first round of playoffs

March 6, 2026 1:56 AM Morgan Feller

The Arizona Western Matadors fell 88-87 to the College of Southern Nevada in the Region I Semifinals Thursday night at The House.

Arizona Western stunned in Region I Semifinal by College of Southern Nevada

March 6, 2026 1:38 AM Morgan Feller

The Coyotes edged the Matadors 88-87 at “The House” on Arizona Western’s campus, delivering the decisive basket in the final seconds and ending the Matadors’ hopes of continuing their postseason run.

March 11 declared “M.I.K.I.D. Day” in Yuma

March 5, 2026 11:57 PM Paul Vozzella

Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls has officially proclaimed March 11 as M.I.K.I.D. Day, recognizing the work of the organization that is Arizona’s largest family-run behavioral health nonprofit.

CBS 13 SPORTS: Imperial shutouts Gila Ridge advances to 3-1

March 5, 2026 11:41 PM Samuel Kirk

The Gila Ridge Hawks were shut out Thursday in tournament play, falling to Imperial 4-0 after the Tigers scored early and held Gila Ridge to just three hits.

Imperial tops Gila Ridge 4-0 to begin tournament play

March 5, 2026 10:46 PM Samuel Kirk

The Gila Ridge Hawks fell to Imperial 4-0 in Thursday’s varsity baseball tournament matchup held in Yuma.

Foundation of Onvida Health celebrates 50 years of service with “A Night of Gratitude” event

March 5, 2026 9:31 PM Paul Vozzella

The Onvida Health Foundation celebrated 50 years of giving back to the community with its “Night of Gratitude” event, honoring the donors, supporters, and community members who have helped sustain its mission in Yuma.

Temperatures improving with breezy conditions

March 5, 2026 6:59 PM Samuel Kirk

Windy conditions moved through the region Thursday as a weather system passed across the Southwest, bringing cooler temperatures and gusty winds to parts of the lower Colorado River Valley, including Yuma County and the Imperial Valley.

San Luis students speak to lawmakers at State Capitol

March 5, 2026 6:39 PM Adrik Vargas

A San Luis High School student recently traveled to the Arizona State Capitol to speak with lawmakers about the future of the Colorado River and why water is critical to communities in Yuma County.

Brawley Playhouse Theater continues fundraising for renovations

March 5, 2026 5:38 PM Jessamyn Dodd

Major renovations and remodeling continue on the Brawley Playhouse Theater in Imperial Valley as they ramp up fundraising efforts, including selling tee-shirts, beef jerky, and coffee, outside of the theater during the day.

Laura Huber runs for Arizona State Senate

March 5, 2026 5:13 PM Danyelle Burke North

A new candidate is running for a senate seat currently held by a local senator. Democratic candidate Laura Huber is running for the Arizona State Senate in Legislative District 25.

Residentes de Calexico se oponen a propuesta de Banquetas en Concilio

March 5, 2026 5:09 PM Carolina Garcia

La noche del miércoles, se realizó una sesión en el concilio de la ciudad, donde se analizó una propuesta de ordenanza en la que se buscaba hacer responsable de sus banquetas y mantenimiento de arboles a las y los residentes de la ciudad, sin embargo ahí mismo acudieron residentes que expresaron su inconformidad, manifestando que era competencia de la ciudad, hacerse responsable de estos espacios, además de que evidenciaron la división que predomina entre los integrantes del concilio de la ciudad.

Tracking cool temperatures, winds, and possible rain chances

March 5, 2026 3:26 PM Melissa Zaremba

Weather changes have arrived! We will still have breezy conditions for the next few days, along with cool temperatures through the weekend. There are chance for showers also on the way.