Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arizona woman Christina Chapman was sentenced to over eight years in prison for running a tech scheme—helping North Korean cyber workers use stolen identities to get remote IT jobs, with investigators finding over 90 laptops in her home in 2023 and the plot earning more than $17 million. KYMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After two years of construction, Ray Smucker Park will reopen in late September or early October— the county’s $15,000,000 project will improve storm water management and restore plants, trees, and the irrigation system. County officials said the upgrades will help the park collect storm water from Yuma neighborhoods and make it safe for families to enjoy. KYMA
- ➤ Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls toured the National Defense Area where Marines patrol the border, set up barriers, and use new tools to aid Border Patrol—he said the visit showed that military support cut unlawful crossings to three per day and builds long-term stability. KYMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant will hold the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive at the Yuma Main Library from July 31 to August 2—partnering with News 11, ABC 5 and Telemundo 3 to support local residents. Donors who give blood will be entered for a chance to win a 2025 VW Taos S—a prize donated by Valley Volkswagen Dealers—and they can schedule their appointments by phone or online. KYMA
- ➤ Jennifer Anderson, founder of Kids Eat in Color, advised parents to delay introducing sugar and avoid negotiating with children about candy so kids do not feel guilty—she also suggested making vegetables fun to ease mealtime battles. As a registered dietitian with over two million Instagram followers, Anderson outlined practical tips to help families develop healthier eating habits. KYMA
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