Lou Gum
News and Operations DirectorLou grew up in Tucson and has a long family history in the state of Arizona. He began his public radio career in 1988 at KNAU in Flagstaff as a classical music DJ and has been hooked on public radio since, transitioning to news after trying his hand at several other careers in publishing and commercial broadcasting. Lou has a degree in American Studies from Arizona State University and was KAWC's Morning Edition host for two and half years before becoming News and Operations Director.
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A new poll shows Arizonans have little interest in letting politicians control abortion rights. -
Arizona Edition Friday is KAWC's weekly look at topics and people shaping the community, with insightful conversations and in-depth reporting from the field. -
New polling of registered voters in Arizona shows former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden 44 to 41 percent. -
School meal program have always depended on an alphabet of state and federal programs for funding. Some requiring families to fill out forms to have their kids categorized based on need. -
Yuma Union High School District will award high school diplomas to over 2,400 students. -
Arizona Edition Friday is KAWC's weekly look at topics and people shaping the community, with insightful conversations and in-depth reporting from the field.
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BLM says a study of statewide recreation sites shows fee rates are below market rates, while visitation numbers are up. -
Using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, SmartSurvey scored areas using 12 factors to rate air quality, including the number of good and bad days, and average pollution measures. -
The hearing takes place Friday in Tucson City Hall during a regular meeting of the Arizona State Transportation Board and will be available virtually. -
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a field hearing titled, "The Biden Border Crisis: Arizona Perspectives," in Sahuarita, Arizona Friday May 10th.
