Jonny Porter
Jonny Porter is a Yuma native, longtime radio personality and the host of What’s Up Yuma Radio. With over 20 years in entertainment and media-including 13 years in radio and experience as a podcast host—Jonny has a passion for storytelling and a deep love for his hometown.
Whether he’s behind the mic or out in the community, Jonny is all about shining a light on the people, places, and projects that make Yuma special.
When he’s not behind the mic, Jonny’s probably filming a reel, helping a local business grow, or spending time with his beautiful wife Allyse, their three boys and their baby girl Emma Grace.
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Arizona Western College media and storytelling professional Travis Mitchell discusses content creation, community impact, digital storytelling and the AWC Graduation. -
Yuma ranch owner Bethany Leeds shares how her family’s love for animals turned into educational ranch tours that create lasting memories for children and families. -
Toby Maples and his wife Susie are the owners of The Maples Apothecary, a small family-run plant and candle shop in downtown Yuma. -
Shayden "Shay" Aguigui doesn't just play volleyball at AWC. She's also a psychology/sociology major. Shay also does PA announcing for baseball and takes photos for sports -
Angelica Roldan is the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of San Luis. We talked about how she has also worked in youth programs and Somerton Parks and Recreation -
James Jones, director and Stephanie Pereda, special events coordinator from the Somerton Parks & Recreation Department joined us to talk about summer programs and events. -
Eric Urfer, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Yuma joins us. We talked about Yuma news including an aquatics feasibility study and the future of Kennedy Pool -
Jenna Kierra is the owner of Baby Bop Balloonz, a creative balloon styling business specializing in custom designs for parties, events and special celebrations. -
Cil Duenas Johnson joins What's Up Yuma? Radio to discuss “Suruhana”, the Chamorro word for “healer”, and her journey to a better life in health and in service to others. -
Jarrod Holiman with CarePortal and Sheyla Soto from Arizona's Children Association join What's Up Yuma? Radio to talk about the need for more foster care families in Yuma
