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08/13/2026

AWC student from Colombia following news after powerful earthquake

Arizona Western College student Lina Hernandez from Medellin has spoken with friends in Colombia who lost communication for several hours and whose homes have damage.

Arizona Western College student Lina Hernandez from Medellin has spoken with friends in Colombia who lost communication for several hours and whose homes have damage.

08/13/2026

Yuma's Emerging Creator Economy

Across Yuma county, people are making a living by posting content on social media. Some do it full time, others keep day jobs and create after work. Could this be a career path for Yuma natives?

Across Yuma county, people are making a living by posting content on social media. Some do it full time, others keep day jobs and create after work. Could this be a career path for Yuma natives?

08/13/2026

On today’s Yuma Edition, local citrus grower Tyler Woodman joins us to discuss agriculture in the Yuma region and his concerns about the use of biosolids in the community. Woodman explains why he’s calling on local leaders for additional testing and mitigation at a biosolids waste site that has prompted complaints from nearby residents.

08/12/2026

How Arizona’s ESA program works — and why debate over it persists

Arizona’s ESA program has grown from 144 participants to nearly 103K. KAWC looks at how the program works, how spending's monitored and why it remains one of Arizona’s most contested policies.

Arizona’s ESA program has grown from 144 participants to nearly 103K. KAWC looks at how the program works, how spending's monitored and why it remains one of Arizona’s most contested policies.

08/12/2026

On today’s episode of Yuma Edition, we’re breaking down the latest local headlines and sitting down with Jackie Ruiz from Yuma Nursing Center and Rehab to learn how local students are giving back through community service and how you can get involved, too.

08/11/2026

Democrat Gov. Hobbs announces former Republican Giles as running mate

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday announced former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles as her choice for lieutenant governor. Do you like the pick? Why or why not?

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday announced former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles as her choice for lieutenant governor.

08/11/2026

AWC soccer standout has chance to play for Costa Rica national team

Arizona Western College Matadors forward Valeria Valverde invited to Costa Rica's U20 Women's National Team training camp to set roster for U20 Women's World Cup.

Arizona Western College Matadors forward Valeria Valverde invited to Costa Rica's U20 Women's National Team training camp to set roster for U20 Women's World Cup.

08/11/2026

In this episode, we’re talking all things Judo with Sensei Joe Murak and Sensei Chris Cooper.

They’re sharing details about the Judo class they’re teaching at Arizona Western College beginning August 18. Sensei Joe has been teaching the class since 1979, and we’re diving into its long history, what students can expect, and the many ways Judo can benefit you both on and off the mat.

The class is being taught in the activity room at Woodard Junior High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., from August 18 through December 3.

More info at: [email protected] or call Sensei Joe at (928) 627-4556

08/10/2026

On today’s Yuma Edition, Yuma Police Chief Thomas Garrity joins us in studio to discuss Operation Teardrop, a recent multi-agency operation focused on protecting minors from sexual exploitation.

Chief Garrity explains what led to the operation, what investigators uncovered, and why this type of enforcement is important in the Yuma community.

08/10/2026

Kimberly Clark in Yuma, San Luis youths help seniors and public lands

In this week's Arizona Edition, Kimberly Clark is investing in Yuma, San Luis teens help seniors combat loneliness and more stories from the KAWC Newsroom.

In this week's Arizona Edition, Kimberly Clark is investing in Yuma, San Luis teens help seniors combat loneliness and more stories from the KAWC Newsroom.