KAWC Staff

In this episode of Yuma Edition, we sit down with Alexa De Santiago, community affairs and economic development coordinator for the Mexican Consulate in Yuma, to discuss the services the consulate provides for Mexicans living in Yuma County, its role in the local community, and the upcoming Fiestas Patrias celebration on Sept. 16. De Santiago also shares a message for Spanish-speaking listeners. We also take a look at local headlines, including an Agua Viva Water power outage and related school closures, along with Carmen Márquez receiving the Women Making Waves Award.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/HFNA-GxQn9M?si=fj28tFMLUtXVazOT

On today's show, our guest is Jose "Pepe" Moreno. He just won a seat on the Somerton City Council. And he's also the principal at Soto Elementary School. We'll talk about Moreno's goals on the council, his career in early education and his interest in amateur wrestling, which is Somerton's unofficial top sport. We'll also take a look at local headlines.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/zs2TJJlFfIA?si=7blpTD1kJsp6b5GQ

In this episode of Yuma Edition, we sit down with Dr. Reetika Dhawan, the newly appointed 10th president of Arizona Western College and the first woman to lead the college. She reflects on her journey as an immigrant and educator, from beginning her U.S. career as a high school math and physics teacher to becoming president after nearly two decades of service at AWC. Dr. Dhawan also shares the experiences that shaped her leadership and her vision for the future of the college.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/2vldRWU2XR8?si=p0P8jDNgx9avmmBi

In this episode of Yuma Edition we'll have Sekhar Doniparthi, who is also known as Dr. D from the Wellness Center of Yuma. Dr. D will talk about working in Yuma for more than 20 years, twice that long in his medical career and why he believes in the use of red light and laser therapy. We'll also look at local headlines, including eggs at the Yuma Food Bank and more. Coming up on Yuma Edition.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/nRF42doUesM?si=me36pg_QvrUCfYqk

The eggs delivered to Yuma are expected to be distributed to partner agencies serving Yuma and La Paz counties.

On today’s Yuma Edition, we sit down with Bailey Ray, host of the podcast Who Asked Red and a survivor of domestic and childhood abuse.Bailey shares how her personal experiences inspired her to speak openly about trauma, mental health and the process of moving forward.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/NbkAUFM0y3Q?si=FyuwwSW4TUsfsGfn

Ex U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent and his fiancée sentenced to 3 years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to felony theft involving federal food assistance programs.

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.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/_8YpbOXJ_4c?si=DGtOxkA9Rte7xBcR

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.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/FjUKlriaYc4?si=-WNFWyQvSHHuzBDoThose interested in reaching out to Jackie can email her: Jacqueline.YNC@outlook.comOr message her on Instagram : @ync.teenvolunteers

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.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/KHwmndK8JR4?si=R4Ud7QHX1MetWblB