May 2020

Crash near Dateland temporarily closes I-8

May 17, 2020 11:06 AM Ericka Conant

Interstate 8 westbound near Dateland remains closed after a crash, but traffic is currently using a detour.

YRMC holds second weekend of Coronavirus testing at the Yuma Civic Center

May 16, 2020 6:41 PM Cody Lee

Week three of the Arizona Testing Blitz swung into action early this morning at drive-thru clinics across Yuma County.

Tucson mayor extends emergency declaration through June 8

May 16, 2020 4:38 PM Ericka Conant

In her press release, the Somerton native “strongly advises” that people adhere to social distancing requirements and wear masks.

Los casos del condado de Yuma aumentan por 26

May 16, 2020 4:04 PM Ericka Conant

La edad de 20 a 44 años continúa con la mayor parte de los casos en todo el condado, que representan el 43 por ciento del total. Sin embargo, otros grupos de edad están aumentando a medida que aumentan los esfuerzos de pruebas locales.

Cities, counties demand Ducey release coronavirus funds

May 16, 2020 3:37 PM The Associated Press

Arizona cities and counties are pressuring Gov. Doug Ducey to send them a portion of more than $1.9 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds he’s sitting on as they deal with plummeting tax collections and rising costs from the outbreak.

Yuma County cases increase by 26

May 16, 2020 3:08 PM Ericka Conant

The Yuma County Public Health District confirmed 26 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) Saturday, bringing the total to 363.

Agents find meth stashed in bag of hot cheetos

May 16, 2020 2:16 PM Ericka Conant, April Hettinger

Border Patrol agents at the stopped a woman and man suspected of smuggling narcotics Thursday.

Ahora hay 123 defunciones en Mexicali

May 16, 2020 1:38 PM Ericka Conant

En una de las sesiones informativas diarias sobre coronavirus del estado, anunciaron 136 nuevos casos, lo que eleva el total a 3,138.

Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020

May 16, 2020 1:25 PM Ericka Conant

The Class of 2020 may not be tossing their caps into the air this year, but they are definitely getting some notable speakers in a nationwide virtual commencement ceremony.

Cases in Mexicali rise to 1,282

May 16, 2020 12:45 PM Ericka Conant

136 new cases reported in Baja California MEXICALI, Baja California (KYMA, KECY) – Baja California Health officials announced the latest coronavirus statistics Saturday. In one of the state’s daily coronavirus briefings, health officials announced 136 new cases, bringing the total to 3,138. Tijuana leads the state in confirmed cases, with 1,521 cases and 349 deaths.

SDSU IV celebrates its largest graduating class

May 16, 2020 12:08 PM Lisa Sturgis, April Hettinger

Calexico campus also recognizes outstanding students CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – San Diego State University Imperial Valley (SDSU IV) is proud to announce the largest class in the campus’ 60-year history graduated Saturday afternoon. This year 382 students received their degrees from SDSU IV. That’s up from 329 in 2019. The Class of 2020 graduation

Rep. Grijalva on Heroes Act, supporting healthcare and more

May 16, 2020 12:00 PM Ericka Conant

The bill includes aid to increase testing, provide hazard pay to essential workers, and put money in the pockets of workers and their families, according to Rep. Grijalva.

Congratulations to SDSU IV’s Spring Class of 2020!

May 16, 2020 11:51 AM Lisa Sturgis

“…the class has endured, and even thrived, amid extraordinary changes as it moved to online coursework in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Cuatro nuevas defunciones en San Luis Río Colorado

May 16, 2020 11:45 AM Ericka Conant

El Secretario de Salud de Sonora, Enrique Clausen Iberri, proporcionó más información sobre las últimas muertes de SLRC:

Some Arizona casinos reopening as stay-at-home order expires

May 16, 2020 11:33 AM The Associated Press

Several Arizona casinos were partially reopening Friday with new sanitizing protocols and social distancing measures about two months after they closed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.