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Rep. Grijalva tests postive for COVID-19

August 1, 2020 3:38 PM Christian Galeno, April Hettinger

WASHINGTON D.C. (KYMA/KECY) – Arizona State Congressman Raul M. Grijalva has confirmed Saturday that he tested positive for COVID-19. The Congressman…

Yuma mayor issues census challenge

July 31, 2020 7:16 PM Lisa Sturgis, Brandon Mejia

Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls issued a challenge Friday to fellow city leaders across Yuma County – get your residents to participate in the 2020…

Local Pediatrician speaks on MIS-C cases in Yuma

July 31, 2020 8:10 PM Cody Lee

In Yuma County, more cases are surfacing of a new inflammatory syndrome affecting children, known to be linked with the coronavirus. Doctors are now…

More than $87K worth of meth found hidden in gas tank

July 31, 2020 7:40 AM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

Border Patrol agents arrested a man after smuggling methamphetamine in his gas tank, says U.S. Customs and Border Protection…

Yuma County coronavirus deaths top 250

July 31, 2020 6:29 PM Lisa Sturgis

The death toll from coronavirus surpassed 250 cases on…

Ten more lives lost to coronavirus in Imperial County

July 31, 2020 5:27 PM Lisa Sturgis

More tragic news from Imperial County health officials Friday. They reported ten more deaths from…

First Underage COVID-19 death reported in California

July 31, 2020 4:30 PM Christian Galeno

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KYMA/KECY) – California Health officials confirmed Friday the first underage death related to COVID-19, as the state’s death toll…

Baja California Congress refuses to legalize same-sex marriages

July 31, 2020 1:55 PM Sumiko Keil, Nassieli Pizano

For the second time in Baja California, Congress refuses to legalize same-sex…

Pilot taken to hospital after helicopter crash

July 31, 2020 12:08 PM Gianella Ghiglino

A privately-owned helicopter crashed into a hayfield a mile outside of Holtville last night around 8 pm.…

DMV encourages renewing driver’s license online

July 31, 2020 11:42 AM Sumiko Keil

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages eligible Californians to renew their driver license online. Including those whose…

PCSO launches new program allowing residents to assist in law enforcement

July 31, 2020 11:05 AM Sumiko Keil

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) launches a new program that authorizes residents to protect their…

New COVID-related inflammatory illness affects at least 3 children in Yuma

July 31, 2020 10:38 AM Gabriel Salazar

More cases are surfacing of a new inflammatory syndrome affecting children, known to be linked with the…

President Trump says stimulus check could be higher than $1,200

July 31, 2020 6:37 AM Sumiko Keil

Congressional leaders and the White House fail to reach a coronavirus stimulus…

Yuma’s Most Wanted-August 3, 2020

July 31, 2020 6:19 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…

Child rape charges refiled against Mexican megachurch leader

July 31, 2020 6:02 AM The Associated Press

California on Wednesday charged the leader of a Mexican megachurch with child rape and human trafficking, months after a court dismissed the previous…