October 2020

Army says Vanessa Guillen died ‘in the line of duty’ and affords family some benefits

October 21, 2020 8:41 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – The death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen occurred “in the line of duty,” Fort Hood officials announced Tuesday. The designation paves the way for Guillen’s family to be entitled to certain Army benefits. “Typically, these benefits include compensation to immediately help the family with expenses, funeral with full military honors, the Service

Arizona added to New York’s COVID-19 travel advisory list

October 21, 2020 7:53 AM Gabriel Salazar

Forty-one states and two U.S. territories now qualify for New York’s COVID-19 travel advisory list including Arizona.

Weather disturbance will bring high’s to the 70’s next week

October 21, 2020 7:24 AM Gabriel Salazar

High temperatures will remain in the mid 90’s through Thursday before cooling down.

Yuma man injured in crash

October 21, 2020 6:05 AM Sumiko Keil, Gabriel Salazar

A 59-year-old man from Yuma was injured after crashing Tuesday evening.

Nigeria protesters break curfew amid gunfire, chaos in Lagos

October 21, 2020 5:53 AM The Associated Press

President Muhammadu Buhari has been largely silent on the protests and violence sweeping across the country.

Trump tends to his electoral map, Biden prepping for debate

October 21, 2020 5:49 AM The Associated Press

President Donald Trump is hopping from one must-win stop on the electoral map to the next in the leadup to a final presidential debate that may be his last.

Wedding resulted in 100 infected with coronavirus

October 21, 2020 5:46 AM The Associated Press

More than 100 people are believed to have been infected by the coronavirus at a wedding early this month in Mexicali.

1st Black CHP chief retires, first woman named replacement

October 21, 2020 5:39 AM The Associated Press

Deputy Commissioner Amanda Ray will be the first woman to hold the post — a veteran officer.

News 11 Weather Authority

October 21, 2020 12:06 AM Rob Fram

We might be “on the fast track” to near normal Fall feelings!

News 11 Sports

October 20, 2020 11:58 PM Rob Fram

Kofa football prepares to meet arch-rival Yuma for the 1st game of their rivalry series.

Hawks win in 5 set thriller!

October 20, 2020 11:54 PM Rob Fram

Tonight, the Hawks would seek to return the favor after getting their 1st taste of defeat in the 1st meeting.

Parents Of 545 Children Separated At Border Still Can’t Be Found

October 20, 2020 8:39 PM Christian Galeno

(KYMA/KECY) — Lawyers have not been able to reach the parents of 545 children who had been separated from their families by US border officials between 2017 and 2018, according to a Tuesday court filing. Hundreds of parents may also have been deported without their children. The filing from the Justice Department and the American Civil

California Theme Parks Nowhere Near Reopening Amid New State Guidelines

October 20, 2020 8:02 PM Christian Galeno

(CNN) — Disneyland will likely stay closed for several more weeks after California released its long-awaited guidance Tuesday for how theme parks in the state can safely reopen. Disney’s California parks, which have been closed for seven months, will be allowed to reopen at just 25% capacity, and only after the county where it’s located

China: Over 60,000 People Have Received COVID-19 Vaccine

October 20, 2020 7:57 PM Christian Galeno

BEIJING, CHINA (KYMA/KECY) – China said that around 60,000 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine in a series of trials. According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, serious adverse reactions haven’t been reported in those that participated in the testing. Since July, the country has been vaccinating workers in high-risk professions in an emergency