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Local businesses in Somerton feeling the impact of coronavirus

March 17, 2020 12:33 PM Carmen Valencia

Mayor of Somerton, Gerardo Anaya tells News 11 that he is not leaving any option off the table to ensure the safety of his community.…

Trump pushes Congress to open its pocketbooks

March 17, 2020 10:46 AM The Associated Press

President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid to help people through the financial pain of the coronavirus…

Dogs wake resident as fire engulfs mobile home

March 16, 2020 9:29 AM Sumiko Keil, Christian Galeno

UPDATE:A resident was able to evacuate the house safely along with two dogs after a fire broke out in the mobile…

Catholics suspend mass, other religious gatherings in Mexicali

March 17, 2020 10:13 AM Sumiko Keil, Christian Galeno

Churches in Mexicali have suspended mass and other religious gatherings due to the concerns of…

Trump prepares for economic impact of coronavirus outbreak

March 17, 2020 10:12 AM Lisa Sturgis

Ahead of an expected surge in coronavirus cases, President Donald Trump on Tuesday moved to blunt the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. economy,…

Plane carrying drugs and firearms crashes in San Felipe

March 17, 2020 8:12 AM Sumiko Keil

Mexican police said a small plane crashed on a runway in San Felipe, Baja…

Voting centers are open in Yuma County

March 17, 2020 7:46 AM Ciara Encinas

The Arizona Presidential Preference Primary is still underway in Yuma. …

3 arrested after smuggling drugs taped to their bodies

March 17, 2020 6:27 AM Sumiko Keil

Three people were arrested last week at the Interstate 8 Immigration Checkpoint after attempting to smuggle oxycodone and…

Life in San Francisco area screeches to a halt amid shutdown

March 17, 2020 6:05 AM The Associated Press

First, people were advised to avoid large…

Former Yuma Catholic teacher charged for allegedly asking student for sex

March 16, 2020 2:52 PM Jasmine Arenas

Former Yuma Catholic teacher Craig Gillespie, the former head coach for the Shamrocks girl’s soccer team, is in custody after being formally charged…

Local churches cancel Sunday services amid coronavirus pandemic

March 16, 2020 12:22 PM Alexandra Rangel

At a time when Christ-followers are asked to remain strong in their faith, church leaders are having to make the difficult decision to cancel their…

Yuma closes Parks and Recreation activities due to Coronavirus concern

March 16, 2020 8:27 PM Ciara Encinas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma suspended all activities that involve parks and recreation. This means city pools, parks, athletic…

School leaders work to keep educating students during closure

March 16, 2020 6:00 PM Ciara Encinas

Yuma County school officials are planning on how to educate students and progress with the school year after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and state…

Closure of all public schools in Imperial County

March 16, 2020 1:38 PM Alexandra Rangel, Brandon Mejia

The Imperial County Office of Education said all public schools would be closed starting on Tuesday, March…

Canada closing borders due to coronavirus

March 16, 2020 11:14 AM Sumiko Keil

Canada is closing the borders to non-citizens due to…

YRMC says no test kits received, working with Mayo Clinic

March 16, 2020 10:33 AM Gabriel Salazar

The Yuma Regional Medical Center recently released a statement saying they have not been given any test kits from the state as they try to figure out…