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First up, Carol Smith joins us to share her Yuma story — from growing up here, to her career as a NICU nurse, to serving on City Council and now stepping into the role of Deputy Mayor. We’ll talk about water, safety, and her vision for Yuma’s future. Then, we sit down with our own Lou Gum. With decades in public radio, Lou is now leading KAWC’s news and operations team. He’ll give us an inside look at what’s happening in his department and what’s coming next for local public radio.

First up, Jordin Aguilar and Kimberly Alexander join us from Onvida Health Behavioral Health Center. We’ll dive into their backgrounds, how they ended up in Yuma, and talk about what a mental health crisis looks like, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programming. Then, we sit down with Scott Gross, the new Sports Information Director at Arizona Western College. With nearly 30 years in journalism, Scott brings a wealth of experience in sports and broadcasting. We’ll talk about his journey, why he loves sports so much, and what he’s building now with Matador Athletics.

Yanna Kruse — Manager of the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park. We’ll dive into the history of one of Arizona’s most famous landmarks, why it’s in the running for Best Haunted Place in America, and the stories that keep visitors coming back.

Charlene Fernandez of Yuma has been selected to lead Arizona Democrats as the third party chair since November. Also, the Crane Elementary School District joins a lawsuit

First up, we sit down with Luis Nunez, a Yuma native and accomplished wrestler whose journey took him from travel wrestling and state titles to Division I competition. After facing setbacks, he turned his focus to self-development and founded Live Training, creating a safe space where authenticity and growth are embraced. We’ll talk about his story, what makes Live Training different, and the impact it’s having on our community. Then, we welcome Mara Knaub, the new editor of the Yuma Sun. Mara shares her journey from growing up with a love for newspapers to building a career across Arizona newsrooms before making Yuma her home. We’ll discuss her path to the editor’s chair, her passion for community journalism, and her vision for the future of the Yuma Sun in both print and digital.

First up, Lindsay Martin joins us to share her Yuma story. A teacher, personal trainer, photographer, and the owner of Grace Strength Haven, Lindsay is all about empowering women, uplifting the community, and balancing life as a single mom. We’ll talk about her journey from the classroom to the gym and her passion for faith, family, and creativity. Then, we sit down with David Adler. At just 29, David wears many hats — Concertmaster for the Yuma Symphony Orchestra, commercial hot air balloon pilot, luthier, and stage director at AWC. We’ll dive into how he got his start with the violin, his adventures flying hot air balloons, and what it takes to keep an orchestra running smoothly.

First up, Travis & Ashley Krizay join us to share their Yuma story. Proud natives, they’re the owners of Cafecito and founders of The Atticus Kindness Project. We’ll talk about their journey from a coffee trailer at the farmers market to a 10,000 sq ft community space, their love for music, food, and adventure, and how they turned personal tragedy into a movement of kindness that’s changing lives in Yuma. Then, we sit down with Eric Wofford. Born and raised in Yuma, Eric has proudly served as General Manager of the Yuma County Fair for 17 years. We’ll dive into his roots in farming and 4-H, how he’s grown and modernized the fairgrounds, his leadership across state and regional fair associations, and of course, what’s coming up at the Yuma County Fair Fall Festival.

First up, we sit down with Steve Hennig — trumpet player, band leader of the Yuma Jazz Company, and underwriting representative with KAWC and KOFA Border Radio. We’ll talk about his story as both a musician and a voice for public radio, the Village Jazz Series, and the importance of underwriting in keeping community radio strong. Then, we welcome Lisa Brazeel, Community Liaison for Exceptional Community Hospital – Yuma. Lisa joins us to talk about the hospital’s mission of compassionate care, her role in outreach, and their first annual Trunk or Treat event happening October 29th — a free, family-friendly night of costumes, candy, and community fun.

First up, Marcus Cova joins us to share his Yuma story — from bartending days at local hotspots to becoming an award-winning tattoo artist and building Sacred Culture Tattoo into a community staple. We’ll talk about his 8-year anniversary, his convention wins, and why giving back to Yuma means so much to him. Then, we sit down with Noe Guzman of Space Cowboy Jerky. From experimenting with flavors at home to launching a family-owned jerky brand with a monkey-in-a-spacesuit logo, we'll find out how he and his wife built a business together, the unique flavors people love, and where they’re taking it next.

First up, we sit down with Chris Morris — City of Yuma Councilmember, lifelong Yuma resident, and local business owner. We’ll talk about his roots in construction, his passion for protecting individual rights, and his vision for Yuma’s growth and future. Then, we welcome Steven Garnica, owner of Hidden Valley Strength & Conditioning. Steven shares his journey from hardworking beginnings to building a fitness community in Yuma, offering programs for kids, teens, and adults that go beyond workouts to create lasting change.