Some schools hit hard by virus make few changes for new year
As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling families with dread.…
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New poll shows most Americans believe in term limits for Supreme Court justices
A new NBC poll suggests that most Americans approve of term limits or retirement ages for Supreme Court justices.…
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Gas prices continue to decrease, now on six-week decline
The average price of gasoline in the United States has actually fallen over the past two…
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Judge tosses Arizona suit over limits on virus relief funds
A judge has dismissed Governor Doug Ducey’s lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s demands that the state stop sending millions in…
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VIDEO: Pope Francis visits Canada and apologizes to the Indigenous people
Pope Francis, who continues to struggle with knee pain, is making a historic visit to Canada this week to personally apologize for the Catholic…
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Napping regularly linked to high blood pressure and stroke, study finds
People who often nap have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure and having a stroke, a large new study has…
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VIDEO: People who exercise live longer and have lesser death risks
A new study finds that people who exercise more live…
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Monkeypox is spreading faster than the data about it, hindering mitigation efforts
Two months after the United States’ first monkeypox case was confirmed, the total has risen to about 2,900.…
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Farmers forced to sell their cows as drought conditions worsen across US
Extreme drought and inflationary pressures are forcing US farmers in Western states to sell off their cattle herds in greater numbers, at levels not…
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The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area art contest
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is looking for locals to submit artwork for their current art…
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Outbreak of war spurs uptick of marriages
Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) – By late morning, a line has already formed outside the nondescript registration office on the western edge of Kyiv. Some…
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More than 100 million in the US face excessive warning or heat advisories as a dangerous heat wave continues
(CNN) – Heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and Wednesday across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar…
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Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms have ‘diminished considerably,’ his doctor says
President Joe Biden’s doctor said Sunday that he “continue to improve significantly” after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. Kevin O’Connor,…
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Democratic candidates host meeting before upcoming elections
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Democratic state candidates met with San Luis residents Friday, July 22. Marco Lopez and Brian Fernandez are two…
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WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern
(CNN) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The…
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Accused man dies in custody after sister awakened from coma
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Daniel J. Palmer III had long been considered the key suspect in a brutal attack that left his sister comatose two years ago.…
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City of Somerton gives free food to residents
YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – The City of Somerton hosted a food drive this morning, to help ease residents’ spending amidst inflation. Bright and…
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Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt for defying January 6 committee subpoena
A federal jury has found former Trump adviser Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House select committee…
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YUHSD increases mental health services
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) created the youth mental health first aid program in 2020 giving mental well-being training to over 60%…
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Thousands of baby chickens die due to excessive heat at Miami airport, officials say
Thousands of baby chickens died Tuesday from excessive heat, found in a cargo warehouse by a Miami-Dade airport employee, according to state and…
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