Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus
Others around the country are struggling to find ways to honor fallen heroes on a Memorial Day like no other, with people avoiding crowds to prevent…
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Sonora surpasses 100 deaths
Hermosillo leads the state with 478 cases, followed by SLRC with 297. However SLRC leads the state in terms of deaths, with 32. The city of Cajeme…
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Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings
Sheriff’s deputies and beach patrols tried to make sure people kept their distance from others as they soaked up the rays on the sand and at parks…
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Arizona nursing facilities to receive $41 million in federal funding
Each facility will receive a fixed distribution of $50,000, plus $2,500 per bed. All certified SNFs with six or more certified beds are…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center releases surge plans
Today, YRMC confirms 21 of these patients are in the ICU and the ICU has not reached capacity. The hospital has also released the following…
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Agents arrest two in human smuggling scheme
It happened Thursday evening, when agents near Palo Verde, California encountered a suspicious Toyota…
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Dozens rally outside of State Prison Complex in Yuma
Saturday afternoon, dozens rallied, demanding the release of inmates at the local Arizona State Prison Complex.…
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Yuma County up 41 new coronavirus cases
New statistics show the 20 to 44 age group continues to make-up the largest bulk of cases — representing 41% of all cases countywide. However the…
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In Mexican border cities, many fear virus is coming from US
At least one American border region is experiencing a spike in hospitalizations that some believe is driven by American citizens who live in Mexico…
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Border agents rescue two men from drowning
Agents say BORSTAR agents responded to the All American Canal to assist the second individual who was physically exhausted and could no longer swim.…
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Cases in Sonora reach 1,410
Hermosillo leads the state with 447 cases, followed by SLRC with 288. However SLRC leads the state in terms of deaths, with 32. The city of Cajeme…
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City of Yuma brings back drive-in movie nights until theaters reopen
Thanks to one idea from an 18-year-old girl, thousands of signature from Yuma residents, and the city, a drive-in movie series now in…
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Correctional officers: conditions worsening inside Yuma Prison Complex
The number of coronavirus cases in the Yuma Prison Complex continues to gradually rise. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation &…
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Harvest Prepatory Academy Proudly presents its Class of 2020
Meet the Graduates: Arriaga, JesusAvila, ErickBarrera, IlseBrown, JozlynCastanade, AlexisCastillo, SergioCastro, JessicaChavez, SebastianCorrea,…
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Congratulations to Yuma High School’s Class of 2020
Yuma High School proudly presents its class of…
Continue Reading 96 case spike in Yuma County – largest single-day jump to date
Health officials also report three additional deaths from the illness, bringing the total number of countywide coronavirus victims to 10.…
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V.F.W. Memorial Day ceremony cancelled in light of pandemic
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – As we approach memorial day, a long-standing tradition for so many in Yuma County, cancelled, due to the situation going…
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Mexicali mayor visits Imperial County
Mexicali Mayor Marina Del Pilar was in town Thursday afternoon, to discuss a COVID-19 binational contingency plan with Imperial County officials.…
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Border Patrol bust cocaine smuggler
Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling cocaine…
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Yuma seniors awarded Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarships
Two local seniors have been awarded scholarships from the Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Yuma.…
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