August 2020

ICYMI: Top stories for the week of August 16, 2020

August 23, 2020 3:37 PM Lisa Sturgis

A look back at the most-read posts for the week of August 16, 2020.

Violent weekend in Yuma leaves three people dead

August 23, 2020 2:31 PM Lisa Sturgis

A violent weekend in Yuma leaves three people dead in two different shootings.

Two found dead with gunshot wounds in Yuma

August 23, 2020 1:06 PM April Hettinger

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Two people were found dead in their home in Yuma Friday. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check in the 900 block of Magnolia Avenue just after 2 p.m. They found an unresponsive male and female with gunshot wounds. Both were dead at the scene. This case

Less than 30 new cases of coronavirus in Imperial County

August 22, 2020 11:04 PM April Hettinger

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Imperial County Public Health Department announced 27 new cases of the coronavirus today, making the total numebr of cases 10,393. There were additionally three new deaths with the death toll now sitting at 272. 9,200 patients have recovered from the virus and there is a total of 872

No new coronavirus deaths to report in Yuma County

August 22, 2020 10:57 PM April Hettinger

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma County Health Officials reported 34 new cases and no new deaths. There is a total of 12,050 cases. The death toll still stands at 305. There are 10 patients in the ICU at the Yuma Regional Medical Center and 9 ventilators are in use. More than 63,000 patients have

YPD reports one dead, another injured after shooting

August 22, 2020 6:31 PM Crystal Jimenez

The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says one person is dead, another person injured after reporting to shots fired Saturday.

Migrantes Mexicanos huyen de la violencia a Baja California

August 22, 2020 2:01 PM Oswaldo Rivas

Migrantes Mexicanos huyen de la violencia a Baja California

Imperial County says regulations will be enforced for businesses in violation of health order

August 22, 2020 7:10 AM Alexandra Rangel

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), Imperial County said businesses in violation of the county and state health order will be dealt with, in a press release issued Friday. This comes as the City of Imperial voted to go against the county health order and allow all businesses to reopen, in a special meeting Friday evening.

News 11 Weather Authority

August 21, 2020 11:43 PM Rob Fram

The remnants of Genevieve could provide our area with an additional moisture boost for this weekend.

News 11 Sports

August 21, 2020 11:30 PM Rob Fram

The San Diego Padres pull off a historic accomplishment, while Karl Pope becomes the next head football coach for the Kofa Kings.

Kofa finds next football coach

August 21, 2020 11:18 PM Rob Fram

Kofa Athletics hires a new head football coach within it’s own ranks.

Two people found dead during welfare check

August 21, 2020 9:40 PM Crystal Jimenez

The Yuma County Sheriffs Office (YCSO) says it is conducting a homicide investigation after two people were found dead during a welfare check Friday.

City of Imperial votes to reopen businesses

August 21, 2020 6:02 PM Alexandra Rangel

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), In a 5-0 vote the City of Imperial has passed a resolution to deem all businesses essential and allow them to reopen. The decision goes against county and state orders. Imperial County remains in stage one and is currently on the governor’s watch list. By reopening the city of Imperial faces