February 2020

ASU students work on Coronavirus vaccine

February 12, 2020 10:45 AM Gabriel Salazar

TEMPE, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)-

Plan ahead for lane restrictions on US 95 starting next week

February 12, 2020 10:35 AM Sumiko Keil

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for restrictions on the US 95 near Yuma beginning of next week.

Denuncian condición de las calles en Yuma

February 12, 2020 10:21 AM Jackie Lopez

Residentes en el vecindario residencial ubicado entre la Primera Calle y 16 Avenida en Yuma, denuncian la condición de las calles, que tienen varios baches y no han recibido mantenimiento desde hace años.

Jay Stokes and Cheryl Stearns to skydive at the 2020 Yuma Airshow

February 12, 2020 9:59 AM Dominique Newland

Sunrise Exclusive: Small Town, Big Dreams

February 12, 2020 9:44 AM Dominique Newland

As a mother of two, a wife, and working full-time, 25-year-old Ariel Saucedo has made a big impact in the social media world.

2 dolphins found dead with bullet wounds in Florida

February 12, 2020 7:48 AM Sumiko Keil

Two dolphins are found with bullet wounds in Florida.

Girl Scouts: Cookies for Heroes

February 12, 2020 6:29 AM Crystal Jimenez

Our heroes are fighting for our freedom overseas, and they’re in our backyard. Ensuring our safety at a moment’s notice, which is why the Girl Scouts of Yuma (GSY) are fundraising to give our local heroes cookies.

Grand Canyon looks for home win vs Kansas City

February 12, 2020 4:45 AM The Associated Press

Kansas City (12-13, 4-6) vs. Grand Canyon (10-13, 5-4) Grand Canyon University Arena, Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Grand Canyon looks for its sixth straight win over Kansas City at Grand Canyon University Arena. The last victory for the Roos at Grand Canyon was an 85-80 win on Feb. 27, 2014. SUPER SENIORS:

California Baptist takes on Westcliff

February 12, 2020 4:45 AM The Associated Press

Westcliff vs. California Baptist (17-7) CBU Events Center, Riverside, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The California Baptist Lancers are set to battle the Warriors of Division III Westcliff. California Baptist lost 103-98 loss at home to Grand Canyon in its most recent game. SENIOR STUDS: California Baptist has relied heavily on its seniors

Pepperdine looks to sweep San Diego

February 12, 2020 4:45 AM The Associated Press

San Diego (9-17, 2-9) vs. Pepperdine (13-12, 6-5) Firestone Fieldhouse, Malibu, California; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pepperdine goes for the season sweep over San Diego after winning the previous matchup in San Diego. The teams last played each other on Jan. 11, when the Waves shot 47.2 percent from the field while limiting

Kuzma loses ball right into the basket

February 11, 2020 11:16 PM Jasmine Arenas

In the Lakers 125-100 win against the Phoenix Suns, Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma loses ball right into the basket.

Local artist pays tribute to the legend, Kobe Bryant

February 11, 2020 11:09 PM Jasmine Arenas

Yuma resident, Matt Spek Cox has been blessing the community with his art for about a decade.

Breezy, nice temps ahead of Valentine’s day

February 11, 2020 10:56 PM Jasmine Arenas

Temperatures will be in the mid-60s and low 70s as we head into Wednesday.

Phoenix 2-yr-old in wheelchair goes viral

February 11, 2020 9:52 PM Aziza Shuler

A shopping trip turned into a viral win for an Arizona mom and her disabled son

Deputies search for thieves after a string of burglaries at American Veterans of Yuma

February 11, 2020 9:47 PM Ciara Encinas, Brandon Mejia

A place meant to help veterans has a couple of thieves on their hands

Sanders declared winner in New Hampshire

February 11, 2020 9:29 PM Lisa Sturgis

NBC News has declared Bernie Sanders the winner of the New Hampshire Democratic primary election.

Broom challenge doesn’t depend on earth’s gravitational pull

February 11, 2020 9:16 PM Brandon Mejia

YUMA, Ariz – (KYMA, KECYTV) An old viral challenge is sweeping the internet again, the broom challenge. A recent viral tweet suggests NASA said that Monday was the only day the trick would work because of the earth’s gravitational pull. However, it is not true and can be done on any given day if the

Disney to raise admission ticket prices (again)

February 11, 2020 8:57 PM Christian Galeno

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KYMA/KECY) – A trip to a Disney theme park is going to cost you more in 2020. For Disneyland in Anaheim, California, the most expensive one-day park hopper ticket will cost over $200 for the first time ever. The higher ticket prices come as Disney California Adventure prepares to open its Marvel Avengers