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Yuma County confirms first coronavirus death

April 12, 2020 10:07 PM Ericka Conant, Gabriel Salazar

The Yuma County Public Health District has confirmed the first death due to Coronavirus Sunday night.…

Local churches hold virtual Easter services

April 12, 2020 10:33 PM Cody Lee

We are in unprecedented times right now. That’s not stopping religious communities, from getting the word out about this special…

Imperial County confirmed cases at 87

April 12, 2020 12:39 PM Ericka Conant

The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) announced eight additional cases of coronavirus Saturday…

First wave of stimulus checks deposited earlier than expected

April 12, 2020 1:38 PM Ericka Conant, Gabriel Salazar

Tens of millions of Americans will get coronavirus stimulus payments by this Wednesday, according to the…

Yuma County coronavirus testing over 460

April 12, 2020 4:16 PM Ericka Conant

The Yuma County Public Health District has confirmed no additional cases of coronavirus for Sunday, April…

Native Americans, older people dying most from virus

April 12, 2020 3:39 PM Ericka Conant

Out of the 115 deaths in Arizona due to the coronavirus, 78 have been individuals 65 and…

Two new cases of coronavirus in Yuma County

April 11, 2020 3:15 PM Ericka Conant, Gabriel Salazar

The Yuma County Public Health District has confirmed two additional cases of…

Yuma County clarifies release of coronavirus recovery information

April 11, 2020 6:16 PM Ericka Conant

Yuma County has responded to concerns about recoveries of those reported to have coronavirus (COVID-19) in the…

Tunes and Tacos Festival goes virtual

April 11, 2020 5:32 PM Cody Lee

It’s that time of year again, the Tunes and Tacos Festival is…

Tips for grocery shopping during the coronavirus pandemic

April 11, 2020 4:39 PM Ericka Conant

Do you need to get groceries or are you bored? A trip to the grocery store may also seem like one of the only things people can go out and physically…

ICPHD orders residents to wear face coverings in public

April 10, 2020 5:33 PM Alexandra Rangel

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), A new order requiring Imperial County residents to wear face coverings in public has been issued. “We really don’t…

YRMC readying ventilators across the hospital amid pandemic

April 10, 2020 5:04 PM Cody Lee

With them being in high-demand right now, Yuma Regional Medical Center is keeping tabs on how many they…

3rd virus case reported among Arizona’s 42,000 prisoners

April 10, 2020 1:08 PM The Associated Press

A third case of the coronavirus has been reported among Arizona’s 42,000 prison…

Doordash temporarily reduces its commission fees for restaurants

April 10, 2020 11:46 AM Sumiko Keil, Arianna Shell

Doordash reduces commission fees by 50 percent for local restaurants through the end of…

IRS launch tool to help non-filers register for stimulus checks

April 10, 2020 11:25 AM Sumiko Keil, Arianna Shell

The Treasury Department and the International Revenue Service launches a new web tool that allows quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for…