New swine flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ found in China
(KYMA, KECY) – Scientists say a new strain of the H1N1 swine flu virus is spreading in workers on pig farms in China and should be “urgently”…
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CDC makes plea to young people to wear masks
(KYMA, KECY) – With coronavirus cases dramatically rising, there are growing calls for broader use of masks.…
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What the American Academy of Pediatricians says about going back to school
New guidelines issued by the American Academy of Pediatricians, regarding going back to school.…
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TECH TALK: Wearable device to prevent Covid-19 and virtual summer camps
The space agency has created a wearable item called “Pulse.” When a person’s hands come close to his or her face the pulse vibrates. That…
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Dr. Fauci, CDC chief testify before Senate on U.S. coronavirus response
(KYMA, KECY) – Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and CDC Director Robert Redfield on Tuesday…
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Walmart to stop selling ‘All Lives Matter’ merchandise
(CNN) – Walmart is no longer selling “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its…
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Below normal temperatures today followed by a warm-up into the weekend
Below normal temperatures will be common today with afternoon highs several degrees below normal.…
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Only two U.S. states are seeing a decline in new coronavirus cases
(CNN) – Only two US states are reporting a decline in new coronavirus cases compared to last week: Connecticut and Rhode…
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American Airlines to resume full flights, as COVID-19 cases rise
(KYMA, KECY) – American Airlines announced Friday that it will resume full flights starting July 1 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.…
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Ex-Minneapolis Police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing are expected in court today
The former police officer charged with second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd and three other former officers charged in the case are…
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Today is the coolest day of the week before another warm-up
Windy and dry conditions can be expected today causing very high fire danger, especially across south-central and southwest Arizona.…
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Beloved friend of KYMA and former co-worker shares journey with COVID-19
A long-time friend with our news team and former local reporter with KYMA, Roy Dorantes, shares his journey battling COVID-19.…
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Toyota recalls 267,000 cars due to failsafe issue
(CNN) – Toyota is recalling hundreds of thousands of its electric vehicles over an issue with its failsafe…
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Bighorn Fire burning near Tucson grows to over 81,000 acres
(KYMA, KECY) – The Bighorn Fire north of Tucson was active Wednesday and Wednesday night, according to Wildfire Today. As firefighters worked on…
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How COVID-19 has impacted Yuma County Chamber of Commerce
YUMA, Ariz., (KYMA, KECY) – The Coronavirus pandemic has brought sudden changes to businesses both around the world and locally. John Courtis,…
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Body camera footage of Carlos Ingram-Lopez’s final moments released
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus is offering to resign over the death of Carlos Ingram-Lopez – a man who died after being restrained by Tucson…
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Temperatures cool down to double digits next week
Anticipate another day of above normal temperatures today.…
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COVID-19 testing coming to Brawley
An Optumserve coronavirus testing site will be opening soon in the city of…
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Rivalry aside, Buffalo Bills fan donates kidney to save New England Patriots fan
(Spectrum News/CNN) – A Buffalo Bills fan who donated his kidney to a young woman – and New England Patriots fan – he had never met says he…
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