December 2019

DUI enforcement increases during holidays

December 23, 2019 9:01 AM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

As part of the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) ongoing traffic safety campaign, a DUI enforcement detail will be conducted during the holidays from December 25 to December 31.

Mexico extradites son of a founder of Sinaloa cartel to U.S.

December 23, 2019 6:53 AM The Associated Press

A son of one of the founders of the Sinaloa drug cartel on Friday appeared in a U.S. court on trafficking and other charges after he was extradited from Mexico.

Increased rain chances before Christmas

December 23, 2019 1:10 AM Rob Fram

Our mild weekend weather will fade out quickly as we move into the week of Christmas.

Southwest High School students create new sign for Jimmie Cannon Theater

December 22, 2019 5:35 PM Billy Khang

Southwest High School unveiled a new sign for the Jimmie Cannon Theater just before a jazz concert Saturday night.

Local non-profit receives thousands in grant money to fight homelessness

December 22, 2019 5:17 PM Billy Khang

On Saturday, the Brown Bag coalition received $21,000 in grant money from the Imperial Irrigation District and another $1,000 from Planned Parenthood, to help their fight battling homelessness in the Imperial Valley.

2 stabbed in Yuma after argument escalates

December 22, 2019 3:45 PM Ciara Encinas, Sumiko Keil

An individual was transported to the hospital Saturday night after an argument escalated into a stabbing.

YRMC to restrict visitors during flu season

December 22, 2019 2:40 PM Ericka Conant

Restrictions for those 15 and under YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) – The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) plans to implement visitor restrictions starting December 26. Visitors 15-years-old and younger will not be allowed in patient care and waiting areas during the flu season. Visitors may have to provide ID in order to be accepted

‘Rise of Skywalker’ opens with $175.5 million; ‘Cats’ flops

December 22, 2019 1:51 PM The Associated Press

The Force was a little less strong with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” J.J. Abrams’ Skywalker finale couldn’t match its recent predecessors on opening weekend, but it still amassed a $175.5 million debut that ranked as the third largest weekend of the year.

Police: Arizona officer kills Qatari man who attacked him

December 22, 2019 12:35 PM The Associated Press

n Arizona state trooper shot and killed a Qatari man who was in the U.S. on a student visa after he violently attacked the officer patrolling for drunken drivers along with a member of the group Mothers Against Drunk Driving, authorities said Friday.

Over 60 cars pile up on icy Virginia highway

December 22, 2019 11:34 AM Ericka Conant

Fog and ice led to a chain reaction on a highway in eastern Virginia, authorities say.

Families in need treated to Posada event by Brown Bag Coalition

December 21, 2019 7:59 PM Billy Khang

An Imperial Valley group is bringing the Christmas cheer to families in need in Calexico.

South Mountain Freeway officially opens

December 21, 2019 4:50 PM Ericka Conant

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced today that the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway has officially opened.

Local church “adopts” children for the holidays

December 21, 2019 4:00 PM Ericka Conant

For some children, the holidays highlight those missing from their lives who are unable to celebrate with them.

US heads to court to build Trump border wall in Texas

December 21, 2019 3:15 PM The Associated Press

Three years into Donald Trump’s presidency, the U.S. government is ramping up its efforts to seize private land in Texas to build a border wall.

Bus collision in Guatemala kills at least 20

December 21, 2019 1:37 PM Ericka Conant

A collision between a passenger bus and a trailer truck Saturday killed at least 20 people, including a 7-year-old boy.

Train cars derail into Potomac River

December 21, 2019 11:58 AM Ericka Conant

NBC HARPERS FERRY, W. Va. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) – A freight train crossing the Potomac river derailed Saturday morning, with two of its cars falling into the river. Thankfully no one was injured, and the cars that fell were empty. The train’s company, CSX, has said it will work to clean up the area. It

Second Amendment Sanctuary push aims to defy new gun laws

December 21, 2019 11:26 AM The Associated Press

A standing-room only crowd of more than 400 packed the meeting room, filled the lobby and spilled into the parking lot recently in rural Buckingham County, Virginia. They had one thing on their minds: guns.