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First up, Angela Bennett — nurse practitioner and founder of Peak Weight Loss & Wellness. From emergency medicine to holistic care, Angela shares her journey of blending Western and Eastern practices, focusing on root-cause healing, weight loss, and wellness therapies. She’s passionate about making health care personal, affordable, and transformative for Yuma families. Then, Katie Drewek and Jessica Beltran join us — two educators bringing music to life in Yuma. Katie, with years of classroom experience, makes learning accessible and fun for every student, while Jessica, with 15 years as a private piano instructor and owner of Jessica Beltran Piano Studio, has built a space where piano and voice lessons foster confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.

First up, Janette & Eric Longoria — a powerhouse couple blending transformation and communication. Eric shares his journey from Army veteran to author of Ignite Your Purpose, guiding people from survival to self-knowing with his concept of INNERstanding. Janette, Chief ARTiculator at Breakthrough Global, helps leaders and nonprofits “Put Words to Your Passion,” showing how words don’t just tell our story, they shape our lives. Then, LaShawn Merritt joins us — Olympic champion and global sprinting star — alongside Chef Jonathan Palacio. They’re here to talk Sprint to Success, a speed and agility clinic bringing world-class training, mindset, and wellness to Yuma’s young athletes.

Republican Daniel Butierez and Green Party candidate Eduardo Quintana challenging Democrat Adelita Grijalva in special election Sept. 23.

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, 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.

Victor Calderón from our sister station KAWC talks about local journalism, storytelling in Yuma, and the role of public media in connecting our community.

First up, we welcome Tyler Woodman, owner of The Lemon Grove and the brand new Grove 95. Tyler comes from a multi-generation Yuma farming family whose roots run deep in local agriculture. We’ll talk about the story behind The Lemon Grove, how it grew into a community favorite, and what inspired him to open Grove 95 — his new spot blending local produce, family legacy, and good food. Tyler also shares the special connection to La Fonda, his family’s long-time Mexican restaurant that helped shape Yuma’s food culture, and how he’s bringing that legacy back through the new Grove 95 menu.

First, we’re talking with Angela and Brian from Arizona Western College about National Transfer Student Week 2025 — what it means for students, the events happening on campus, and how AWC helps make the transfer process smoother and more successful.

José de la Vara, a first-generation student who thought college wasn't for him, would go on to become San Luis City Prosecutor and a Yuma County legal defender.

Then, we sit down with Heather Acosta — an educator, behavior specialist, and founder of Positive Expressionz Microschool. With over 22 years in education, dual Master’s degrees, and a deep passion for helping every child succeed, Heather’s created a nurturing, Montessori-inspired environment focused on educating the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally. We’ll discuss her journey in education, her work through Positive Expressionz Behavioral Consulting, and what parents should know about ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Accounts) — a program giving Arizona families more options and control over their child’s education. Plus, we’ll talk about how parents can find the right support and resources when navigating today’s education system.