Search results for

In this week's Arizona Edition, people in Yuma and San Luis responded to ICE actions in Minnesota, a new Veterans Affairs clinic is coming to Yuma and one of the two men behind Lutes Casino passed away this month.

KYMA anchor and executive producer Jailene Aguilera joins us in the studio. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, she worked her way through community college and Cal State Northridge, graduating in 2022, and quickly stepped into leadership in local news. Beyond the newsroom, she’s Miss Ocean to Ocean 2025 and a passionate advocate for heart health in Yuma County, helping secure an official proclamation through the county board.

Dr. Destiny Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and a Master’s degree in Law. She’s a public relations and strategic communications professional, author, speaker, and leadership coach whose work has been featured on national television, global publications, and major platforms across the country. Her message centers on faith, purpose, leadership, and empowering people to boldly step into what they were created to do.

Thomas Strausbaugh is the pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Yuma, known for teaching the Bible in a clear, practical way that connects with everyday life. Beyond the church, Thomas runs Honest Abe Coins and works in estate sales, buying and selling coins, collectibles, and precious metals. Through that work, he’s built relationships across the community and gained a unique perspective on Yuma’s history, people, and stories. We’re talking coin collecting, what to look for, how prices rise and fall, market trends, and some of the most interesting things people bring through the door.

Emily Marasso is a mom, fire wife, business owner, and creative entrepreneur originally from Southern California and now based in Arizona. She owns Leaf and Lash Studio, specializes in lash extensions, and works in marketing and media helping brands tell stories that actually connect. Emily is big on creativity, community, and mental health, and she brings a real, grounded perspective on balancing business, family, and self-care. We’re diving into entrepreneurship, authentic marketing, mental health, and building a life that leaves room for creativity and connection.

Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy has released a series of reports on housing insecurity focused on six counties in Arizona.THE BROKEN LINK Experiences of Housing Insecurity in Yuma County is one of them.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks about a report on the 2020 elections that her predecessor, Mark Brnovich, failed to release.

Consumer watchdog Teresa Murray talks about some of the biggest scams impacting Arizonans and Dr. Sara Amani previews the inaugural TEDxAWC event scheduled for March 17.

Guests: Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services; Mike Noble, OH Predictive Insights; Regina Roberts, Arizona Clean Elections Commission

A new grant program through the Arizona Board of Regents could clear the air in Yuma.