March 2020

Arizona launches new statewide coronavirus hotline

March 22, 2020 1:48 PM Lisa Sturgis

The state of Arizona has a new hotline number to field questions about coronavirus.

IOC to look at postponing Olympic games

March 22, 2020 12:37 PM Lisa Sturgis

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says it will look at postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics during four weeks of talks announced Sunday.

California National Guard deployed to food banks

March 22, 2020 12:13 PM Lisa Sturgis

Food banks all across the state and country are seeing a severe drop in volunteers, but the California National Guard is out in force at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.

Coronavirus kills second Arizonan

March 22, 2020 9:17 AM Lisa Sturgis

The Arizona Department of Health Services confirms a second death due to coronavirus.

United Airlines to cut most of its international flights

March 21, 2020 11:25 PM Billy Khang

United Airlines announced Friday that it will reduce 95-percent of its international travel schedule.

It’s “World Down Syndrome Day”

March 21, 2020 10:52 PM Billy Khang

Every March 21, the world celebrates those born with down syndrome and recognizing the important role they play in society.

Weekend Weather Forecast

March 21, 2020 10:42 PM Billy Khang

Your weekend weather forecast.

Confirman dos más casos de coronavirus en El Valle Imperial

March 21, 2020 10:15 PM Ericka Conant

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado Imperial confirmó esta tarde que se han confirmado dos casos positivos de coronavirus (COVID-19).

Two more coronavirus cases confirmed in Imperial County

March 21, 2020 9:55 PM Ericka Conant

The Imperial County has announced two more positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

Quechan and Paradise Casinos to close

March 21, 2020 7:07 PM Ciara Encinas, Ericka Conant

Quechan and Paradise Casinos will close their doors Monday evening to combat the spread of the Coronavirus.

Humane Society of Yuma needs more volunteers due to outbreak crisis

March 21, 2020 5:37 PM Ericka Conant

With Yuma’s Canadian winter visitors leaving sooner than usual, the Yuma Humane Society finds itself short of volunteers.

Californa Gov. Newsom delivers a Coronavirus update

March 21, 2020 4:55 PM Ericka Conant

Governor Gavin Newsom and state health officials provide an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

New Jersey orders issues stay at home order

March 21, 2020 4:34 PM Lisa Sturgis

By the end of this weekend some 80-million Americans will be under mandatory lockdown orders.

IID Board declares local emergency due to virus

March 21, 2020 4:30 PM Ericka Conant

Made to ensure continuation of service EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors have declared a local emergency Saturday. This proclamation ensures the district can provide services to Imperial and Riverside counties, deeming them “essential public services.” Therefore despite the state-wide mandate put forth by California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Pence will be tested for virus after staffer tests positive

March 21, 2020 3:07 PM Ericka Conant

WASHINGTON D.C. (KYMA, KECY) – Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence will both get tested for coronavirus. The vice president has said he has “no reason to believe” he was exposed to the virus, however Friday one of his staffers tested positive for the illness. Still, Pence says he will get tested

Tribes take measures to slow spread of new coronavirus

March 21, 2020 2:56 PM The Associated Press

Sharon Bahe has made her home on the Navajo Nation a refuge, placing cedar branches and burning sage to help purify the space and praying for protection for herself and her children home from boarding school and a toddler with severe asthma.

Arizona receives large cache of medical supplies

March 21, 2020 12:51 PM Lisa Sturgis

Arizona received a shipment of much-needed medical supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).

Cases of coronavirus top 100 in Arizona

March 21, 2020 11:45 AM Lisa Sturgis

The latest report from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) puts the total number of coronavirus cases across the state at 104. That’s up 71 from Thursday.