Science changes the mind of once anti-COVID vaccine woman
A Yuma resident who was once against vaccines and medicine is now advocating for the COVID…
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California hospitals stressed to the ‘brink of catastrophe’ by the coronavirus surge
Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the…
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Photo exhibit shows us Imperial County then and now
This exhibition is supporting the opening of the clinic’s new thrift store for homeless and low-income…
Continue ReadingAndre Hill’s friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows
New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer — including…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief released bodycam footage
Minneapolis police on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a Black man that happened during a traffic stop — the…
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Imperial County’s top headlines of 2020
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), This year has been a roller coaster of a year, filled with many highs and lows. Alexandra Rangel takes us…
Continue Reading21 things to look forward to in 2021 … if everything works out
Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. But come on. Something good has to happen in…
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New Year’s Eve celebrations
The world celebrates New Year’s Eve in a different way New Zealand was one of the few places on earth that was able to hold a big celebration this…
Continue ReadingHow the effort to vaccinate the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…
Continue ReadingUS sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second straight day. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US still is setting one-day records for Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations. More than 3,740 coronavirus deaths were…
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Deputies searching for two people of interest in attempted homicide case
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office needs the community’s help in locating Claudia Douglas, 33, from Yuma.…
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California is third state to pass 25,000 coronavirus deaths
California on Thursday surpassed 25,000 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic, the third state to do so after New York and…
Continue Reading How the effort to vaccine the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…
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Additional officers patrolling the streets as locals celebrate New Year
Despite recommendations from local and state officials, people are bound to be out celebrating the New Year. While celebrating, law enforcement is…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center preparing for COVID-19 holiday surge
Staffing remains one of the biggest hurdles for hospitals across the state of Arizona, but the hospital is looking to tackle the problem…
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NYPD releases video it says shows woman attacking Black musician’s son after falsely accusing him of stealing her iPhone
The New York Police Department has asked for the public’s help in locating a woman it says is seen in a short security video clip attacking the…
Continue ReadingEl Paso teacher whose video of students hugging became a national sensation dies from Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas,…
Continue ReadingAn El Paso teacher who taught her students kindness loses her battle with Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas,…
Continue Reading Health officials in West Virginia mistakenly gave 42 people Covid-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine
A mistake at a West Virginia clinic led to 42 people being administered Covid-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine, but state and local health…
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Fire experts want those looking to bring in the New Years with a fire to be safe
Mike Erfert with the Yuma Fire Department warns those looking to stay warm, to stay…
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