Yuma County Archives

Mayor of San Luis Gerardo Sanchez speaks life two-weeks into Quarantine.

March 30, 2020 9:41 PM Christian Galeno

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KECY/KYMA) – The Mayor of San Luis Gerardo speaks to 13 On Your Side’s Christian Galeno on The City of San Luis’ current state, life…

Pet Talk: Meet Juju

March 30, 2020 9:34 PM Arianna Shell

Pet Talk: Meet…

Military Matters: Honoring Captain Preston Curry

March 30, 2020 9:29 PM Arianna Shell

Military Matters: Honoring Captain Preston…

Yuma County advocates new hashtags to stop the spread of coronavirus

March 30, 2020 1:21 PM Crystal Jimenez

Yuma County is trying to start a movement with two new hashtags, and reminding the public why it’s important to social distance during the…

Local teachers moving mountains for students amid COVID-19

March 30, 2020 6:13 PM Carmen Valencia

Teachers in Yuma County are finding themselves in uncharted territories. As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout the country, Gov. Doug…

Flights into and out of Yuma in question

March 30, 2020 1:53 PM Crystal Jimenez

The Yuma International Airport (YIA) confirmed that the remainder of Monday’s flights have been cancelled, and the remainder of the week remains…

Junior Livestock Committee virtual fair auction to help kids

March 30, 2020 5:59 PM Aziza Shuler

This year, the fair has been canceled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning no Junior Livestock…

Arson suspect arrested after apartment fire in Yuma

March 30, 2020 3:16 PM KYMA News Team

Yuma police said they arrested a man accused of arson, after responding to an apartment fire Sunday…

Three new coronavirus cases in Yuma County

March 30, 2020 3:59 PM Lisa Sturgis

Health officials Monday confirmed three additional cases of coronavirus in Yuma County. The new total includes San Luis, Arizona’s first case of the…

YUHSD closed for the rest of 2019-2020 school year

March 30, 2020 10:58 AM Sumiko Keil

The Yuma Union High School District will be closed through the 2019-2020 school…

Crane School District addresses statewide school closure

March 30, 2020 12:31 PM Lisa Sturgis

Schools across Yuma County are preparing to conduct the rest of the spring 2020 semester by remote control due to the coronavirus…

Mayor Sanchez addresses Coronavirus, says more testing needed

March 30, 2020 12:32 AM Ciara Encinas

Mayor Gerardo Sanchez said the City of San Luis will recover once the pandemic is over.…

AWC cancels commencement ceremony

March 28, 2020 10:39 PM Ciara Encinas

Arizona Western College has canceled its commencement ceremony due to the Coronavirus…

Tips to avoid scams during coronavirus pandemic

March 30, 2020 8:39 AM Sumiko Keil

Be on the lookout for coronavirus…

Yuma’s Most Wanted 3-30-2020

March 30, 2020 6:21 AM Sumiko Keil

The Yuma Police Department advises the community to call your local law enforcement agency if you have any information that will lead to the arrest…

New Foothills restaurant stays positive during pandemic

March 29, 2020 3:42 PM Cody Lee, Ericka Conant

A relatively new restaurant is holding on to hope and adjusting to this new-normal in the midst of the coronavirus…

Mayor Nicholls talks Coronavirus in a rural community, urges community to social distance

March 28, 2020 6:56 PM Ciara Encinas

Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls urged the community to practice social distancing in a sit down with News 11.…

Bernardo’s gives back to Yuma County teachers

March 28, 2020 5:07 PM Ericka Conant

Bernardo’s restaurant in the Foothills is giving back to the community during this special time of need.…

Auto shop taking precautionary measures in light of coronavirus pandemic

March 28, 2020 5:01 PM Cody Lee, Ericka Conant

Jobs that require high-contact with other people’s belongings are changing procedures to make sure the community is…

Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in Yuma County

March 28, 2020 12:54 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Yuma County Public Services District confirmed the county’s fifth case of coronavirus Saturday…