October 2020

District One brings students back to the classroom

October 1, 2020 11:20 AM Crystal Jimenez

Students from Yuma District One headed back into classrooms Thursday for the first time in months. However, remote learning will still continue.

Familia en busca de hombre desaparecido

October 1, 2020 11:17 AM Sumiko Keil

Una familia está preocupada mientras continúan buscando a su familiar.

Arrestan a hombre con drogas y pistola en auto rentado

October 1, 2020 11:15 AM Sumiko Keil

Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza arrestaron a un hombre en un puesto de control de inmigración después de encontrar drogas y un arma de fuego en su auto rentado.

Walmart to redesign stores with self-checkout kiosks, contactless options

October 1, 2020 11:07 AM Dominique Newland

(CNN) – Walmart is giving its massive stores a makeover, with a redesign that mimics its app so shoppers can more easily find what they’re looking for. In a push to get more people to download its app and use it while shopping, Walmart is encouraging shoppers to download it prior to entering to assist

Arizona District 4 virtual debate

October 1, 2020 10:59 AM Sumiko Keil

Watch the candidate’s debate live online today, starting at 6 p.m.

News reporter saves child’s life with bone marrow donation

October 1, 2020 10:50 AM Dominique Newland

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When an 8-year-old needed bone marrow to save his life, an 11 News reporter answered the call, according to KKTV. Megan Hiler is currently recovering following surgery earlier this month to provide life-saving bone marrow to a child she has never met. “[The Bone Marrow Registry] basically told me this could

Court OK’s $800M settlement for MGM Resorts, Vegas victims

October 1, 2020 10:32 AM Dominique Newland

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A court on Wednesday approved a settlement totaling $800 million from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the Las Vegas Strip shooting that was the deadliest in recent U.S. history. The action makes final a deal settling dozens of lawsuits on

Gov. Ducey orders capitol dome to be lit purple for domestic violence awareness

October 1, 2020 10:24 AM Sumiko Keil

Agencies, businesses, and communities are encouraged to light their buildings and homes purple this October as a symbol of support for victims and survivors.

ICSO: Family searching for missing man

October 1, 2020 9:44 AM Sumiko Keil

The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) says Tom Junior Peterman’s family last heard from him in April.

Man busted at immigration checkpoint with drugs in rental car

October 1, 2020 7:12 AM Sumiko Keil

This is the third time in a week agents have seized a large amount of drugs

Chrissy Teigen loses baby after pregnancy complications, calling it the ‘darkest of days’

October 1, 2020 5:49 AM CNN

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have lost their child following pregnancy complications, the couple announced on their social media accounts.

California governor vetoes bill to help displaced workers

October 1, 2020 5:44 AM The Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill late Wednesday that would have guaranteed most laid-off hospitality workers would be first in line to get their jobs back once those industries begin rehiring.

School, hospital officials urge continued mask mandates

October 1, 2020 5:41 AM The Associated Press

Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said schools play a critical role for children and families, and the state can’t ease up on efforts to control the coronavirus outbreak.

Arizona’s lack of mental health care providers underscored as COVID-19 increases depression, anxiety

October 1, 2020 5:36 AM Cronkite News

Arizona ranks close to last in the nation when it comes to available mental health care providers – a problem that’s been underscored during a pandemic that is increasing anxiety and depression.