From the KAWC Newsroom
KAWC/Sisko J. Stargazer
Arizona Superintendent of Schools Tom Horne visited Gowan Science Academy Thursday to recognize the school for outperforming the state average in math, reading and writing.
Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer
NPR NEWS
-
Classes and campus activities were canceled for the rest of the week after a shooting that police said left one student dead and another in critical condition. Police said a suspect who is not a KSU student was in custody. -
American farmers have taken a huge financial hit from President Trump's tariffs and trade policies, and are anxiously waiting for the federal financial assistance he announced Monday.
-
Affordable housing and a shortage of skilled trades workers are both pressing issues in the U.S. A Colorado city is partnering with a local school district and Habitat for Humanity to teach kids trades by building homes working people can afford.
-
Legal challenges put SAVE borrowers in limbo for months, a time during which they were not required to make payments on their loans. That would change if the proposed settlement is approved. -
A study points to a new concern about the effect that heat can have on young children. -
The Price of Democracy tells the history of taxation from colonization to the present day. It's essential reading for anyone who cares about preserving democracy. -
Russia is pushing to take over all of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, where one resident tells NPR that she feels her "life depends on how our guys at the front hold on." -
President Trump will hold a rally in Pennsylvania Tuesday, where he's expected to talk about his administration's efforts to address two major concerns for voters: the economy and affordability.
-
Demand for professional Santas and other seasonal workers seems to have cooled. Could that be a sign we're in a recession? -
Historically, Black bears were the biggest predator to travel the Big Bend area of Texas. But overhunting and habitat loss led to their decline. -
Republicans in Congress have shown some willingness to push back on President Trump, but it is not clear how far they are willing to push back against the leader of their own party. -
Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.
Tuesday, December 9 at 5 pm
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.
KAWC's The Hot Spot is the 2025 KAWC Student Newsroom's weekly look at news and issues impacting young people in the Yuma community. The program builds on the success of the 2024 KAWC Student Newsroom program The Intern Show, archived below.
Download the App