PHOENIX (AP) - A Phoenix family came to the rescue of Arizona Cardinals player Jesse Luketa, who had a fumble on the road to Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Luketa only had 30 minutes left in his drive to State Farm Stadium in Glendale when his car's tire became flat, the linebacker told AZfamily.com. He stopped at a north Phoenix gas station to try and pump air back into it, but it remained deflated. Pressed to make it in time for pregame warm-ups, Luketa approached a family all dressed in Cardinals jerseys and asked for a ride. “At first, they didn’t believe I was a player ..read more

Yuma Catholic boys basketball starts off their season with a road win over Imperial. IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Catholic Shamrocks defeated the Imperial Tigers 70-42 at Emma Lou Hanson Gym on Tuesday. Yuma Catholic moves to 1-0. Imperial falls to 1-2. Next week, the Shamrocks will face Heritage Academy Laveen in their home opener. Imperial is off for a couple weeks before facing San Jacinto in a tournament. The post Yuma Catholic boys basketball wins first game of the season over Imperial appeared first on KYMA ..read more

A commitment from one of Arizona Western's best players on the pitch, and action from boys prep basketball all in Tuesday's sportscast YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Western mens soccer celebrates the commitment of one of their best players to the next level, and some action from the high school hardwood, all in Tuesday's sportscast. The post CBS 13 SPORTS: Makedika moves up to Division One program appeared first on KYMA ..read more

The Crims looked dominant in their season opener, earning a big win at the Palace YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma Criminals boys basketball (1-0) beat Agua Fria (0-4) in their season opener at home on Tuesday night. The Criminals briefly fell down 10-5 to the Owls in the first quarter, but were eventually able to able to respond, ending the quarter up by six points. Yuma was able to end the first with an exclamation point thanks to a three from senior guard Jorge Moreno. The Crims will next be in action on Friday Dec 1 at home at 7:00 p.m. The post Criminals boys basketball opens season with ..read more

Get your hands on a Kammann sausage this Friday at the Yuma Civic Center from 4-8:30 p.m. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Jeff Kammann, grandson of Walt Kammann is continuing his grandfather's legacy of his famous Walt Kammann Sausage Fry going into the 65th straight year. "So originally in 1958, the Yuma Rotary Club had a competition called the 'International Buffet' and so what they did was they had everybody come up with their family recipe," explains Jeff Kammann. "And so my grandfather had the Walt Kammann Sausage, and he had the competition. He won the first year and he won the second year ..read more

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - In tonight’s Home Grown report, after fields are harvested the crops are processed, in order to make it from the farm to your table. Ever wonder how grocery stores and restaurants have a year-round supply of your favorite produce, regardless of the season? It’s all done through a process called transition. “As a sourced based processor we move our plants to follow the sun,” said Green Gate Fresh Manufacturing Manager, Avelino Fernandez. About three weeks ago, 70 trucks of equipment and supplies moved from Salinas to Yuma, to begin winter vegetable season. “It takes ..read more

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - On November 21, 2023, the Biden Administration granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California for the damages caused by Tropical Storm Hilary.   This declaration brings in more resources to support communities and rebuild critical public infrastructure.   Congressman Raul Ruiz has been working with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service to help the cities in Imperial County that have been affected by the storm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency funds will help provide Public Assistance grant fun ..read more

AWC standout Terry Makedika will be continuing his soccer and academic career at UNH. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Western College's Terry Makedika will be taking his soccer and academic talents to the University of New Hampshire. On Tuesday, Makedika signed his letter of intent. "I chose them because I [went] over there and like the way they play," Makedika said. "They like to keep the ball and I'm this type of player. So yes, I like the way they play and that's why I chose them." Over the course of his two years at AWC Makedika scored 31 goals, including a program record five in the N ..read more

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - Skies have cleared from this morning with dew points hanging out in the 30s, which is slightly higher than yesterday, but still staying pretty dry at the surface. As a big storm in the Pacific Northwest continues to move toward California, it will bring weather changes in the coming days, which include, stronger winds, greater chances for rain, and chillier temperatures. First round from this incoming weather system will bring in breezy to windy conditions with the highest peak gusts of 20-30 MPH Wednesday afternoon/evening. Stronger winds and patchy blowing du ..read more

Plenty more breezy conditions will be hitting the area over the next few days YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - High pressure overhead will keep our temperatures above average today. A couple of upper-level disturbances will move through our region during the later half of the work week. These disturbances will bring much cooler air to our region as well as the possibility of a couple rounds of rain. Another ridge will move back into our region early next week bringing with it dry conditions and warming temperatures. The post FIRST ALERT FORECAST: More winds expected for the rest of the week appeare ..read more