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Host, Morning Edition, and News Producer

L. Michelle Faust, MA, began at KAWC as Morning Edition Host and Spanish Language Producer in 2011. She is an enthusiastic follower of news and aficionado of public broadcasting. Michelle had press credentials before she had a driver's license, working for newspapers in both high school and college. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Romance Languages in 2002 from the University of Oregon. Michelle infuses curiosity and a passion for knowledge into her work. Her previous career in education began in 2002 when she taught English in Nîmes, France, before returning to the University of Oregon for her Master of Arts in Spanish literature. Her career in education culminated with a position as Spanish Professor for Arizona Western College. Michelle loves travel, languages, nature, and adventure. In her off time, she spends most of her time traveling, reading, studying languages, dancing, doing yoga, and spending time in the outdoors hiking or kayaking.

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Services Held for DPS Officer Tim Huffman

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Memorial Services for DPS Officer Tim Huffman

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Memorial Services for DPS Officer Tim Huffman

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Memorial Services for DPS Officer Tim Huffman

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Memorial Services for DPS Officer Tim Huffman

By Michelle Faust

Wednesday, May 15th was National Police Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Memorials were held throughout the country. KAWC’s Michelle Faust reports from a memorial service held in honor of Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer Tim Huffman, killed May 6th.

3:00 pm

Mon May 13, 2013

Yuma Rolls Out Curbside Recycling Containers

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City Vehicle Filled with New Recycling Bins

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City Workers Drop Off New Bins

By Michelle Faust

This Monday morning the City of Yuma dropped off the first recycling bins to Yuma residents. KAWC’s Michelle Faust was on Lorenzo Lane to watch the first blue containers disbursed.

For more information about the City of Yuma Recycling Program visit the city's website.

4:54 pm

Tue May 7, 2013

Patrolling the CO River, Heat Awareness, and the Life and Death of Michael Baughman

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By Lou Gum, Michelle Faust and Trudy Schuett

On Arizona Edition, KAWC's Michelle Faust rides along on boat patrols with local law enforcement to keep boaters and other safe on the Colorado River...(originally aired 05/06/13)

Arizona Edition - KAWC's Lou Gum learns about the Heat Initiative Campaign by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Also, KAWC's Trudy Schuett looks into how a local gay-rights activist is being remembered...(originally aired 05/06/13)

9:03 am

Wed May 1, 2013

Survey Reveals Restauranteurs Opinions of E-Verify

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Screenshot of the USCIS E-Verify Website.

By Michelle Faust

E-Verify, a database to ensure new hires are authorized to work in the country legally, will be expanded in both U.S. Senate and House versions of immigration reform. KAWC’s Michelle Faust has more about changing opinions about the federal program.

8:54 am

Wed May 1, 2013

Yuma Calls, Invites the Country to Visit

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City of Yuma Spokesperson, Martha Guzman, making calls to encourage tour operators to bring their tours to Yuma at Yuma Calling on April 30.

By Michelle Faust

The Yuma Visitor’s Bureau spearheaded a telephone blitz to encourage more tourism in Yuma on Tuesday. KAWC’s Michelle Faust dropped in at Yuma Calling and files this report.

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12:04 pm

Thu May 16, 2013