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Hear from the Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief and Arizona Western College students.

We’re kicking off today’s show with Ana Godinez, the new Event Planner for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. After years of experience in marketing and event planning with the Yuma Chamber, Ana now brings her passion to preserving Yuma’s history and natural beauty through meaningful community events. Then, we’ll sit down with Jay Simonton, Acting City Administrator. With over two decades of service to Yuma, Jay will share updates on the Spaceport Project, the new East Mesa Park, and how the city is planning its future growth.

Two powerful stories. One community.

Jeff Bryd, Community Relations Officer at Avenir Financial, joins us to talk about his lifelong connection to Yuma, his work on local boards, and a new high school program that teaches students how to budget and qualify for a loan using an app. In the second half, filmmaker Cris Drewek shares how building guitars in his garage led to starting Drewek Film, his passion for storytelling, and his work with Yuma Community Theater — including the videos that have helped take their productions to the next level.

This week, as the KAWC’s Student Newsroom summer Training wraps up, we reflected on our students journey in the program.

Lynn Daily and her niece Teresa Kerley share their powerful, real-life connection to organ donation — one from the perspective of a donor family, the other as a transplant recipient. Together, they talk about the donor network, the impact of saying “yes,” and how their lives have been shaped by the gift of life. Later, Bryan Nance joins us to share his journey of overcoming personal challenges and why he’s dedicated to helping others rebuild their health and lives.

We’re kicking off today’s show with Brooklyn Reinert & Julia Tipton, founders of Golden Hour Lactation. They’re tackling one of the biggest needs in our community: perinatal education and postpartum support for new mothers. From breastfeeding challenges to mental health, Brooklyn and Julia are giving moms the tools and confidence to thrive after birth. Then, we’re joined by David King, Principal of Vista High School. We’ll talk about Vista’s unique role in Yuma’s education system, the community impact of their students, and why Vista might be the perfect fit for more local families than people realize.

We’re kicking off today’s show with Mayor Douglas Nicholls, now in his third term leading Yuma. From founding 4FrontED to serving on the Arizona Space Commission, Mayor Nicholls has been a driving force in economic development and collaboration across the state. We’ll get to know him, his journey, and talk about the Yuma Spaceport, the 9th Annual Mayors’ International Bike Ride, and Community Conversations. Then, we’re joined by Dr. Tanya Hodges, Executive Director of the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture. A sixth-generation Yuma County native, Dr. Hodges blends deep local roots with leadership in agricultural innovation, water management, and technology. We’ll talk about her career, the mission of YCEDA, and how the future of desert agriculture is being shaped right here in Yuma.

Program to increase college access for students from disadvantaged backgrounds faces uncertain future, Yuma DACA recipient still in custody and electric vehicle savings.

We’re kicking off today’s show with Jeff Yuma, a staple of the local music scene since 2005. From the old Open Aired days to DIY shows on Prison Hill and now Tarros Chicli, Jeff has kept the underground music community alive. He’s here to talk about his bands Beg For Life and Burning Hammerz, the Yuma Shows movement, and his biggest project yet — 928 SLAM, a two-day festival celebrating aggressive and alternative music in Yuma. Then, we’re joined by Mandy Heil, Associate Dean of Marketing & Communications at Arizona Western College. Mandy was named Communicator of the Year for District 6 and has led major projects from AWC’s rebrand to the “Cash in Your Pocket” campaign. She’s here to share her story, her leadership journey, and how she helped open AWC’s own merch store on campus.