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In this episode of Arizona Edition, we’re taking a look back at some of the stories we’ve covered so far this year.A student from San Luis High School visits the state capitol to raise awareness about the Colorado River. Yuma hosts its annual Agriculture Summit, bringing together leaders from across the industry.We also take a closer look at Yuma’s bus system and explore how the world of professional wrestling is making its mark in the community.
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The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
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The president has had mixed messages about how and when the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran will end.
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A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing scientific evidence that medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at the pharmacy. But political opposition means that possibility may not happen anytime soon.
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Bannon spent four months in prison after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
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Iran's top officials pushed back against a ceasefire plan and President Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.
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A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.
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Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.
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Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has not been seen since returning home from a family dinner the evening of Jan. 31.
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President Trump says Iran has until Tuesday night to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is in a tight corner politically as he ramps up Iran war messaging, Artemis II crew readies for lunar flyby.
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The Artemis II astronauts have broken a record set by NASA's Apollo 13 astronauts. Once they arrive at the moon late Monday, the crew will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface.
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UCLA secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
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The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.
Arizona Edition, KAWC's news and public affairs program, focuses on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region.
The Hot Spot is the KAWC Student Newsroom's bi-weekly look at news and issues impacting young people in the Yuma community. The project builds on the success of a grant funded partnership between KAWC and the AWC Communications Department that began in 2024 with the creation of The Intern Show, archived below. The project includes current student journalists, past students, working as mentors, professional journalists from the KAWC news team and journalism professors from Arizona Western College.
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