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Marcus and Leslie from Visit Yuma talk about the Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade happening this Saturday in Downtown Yuma. We got into the history, the legacy, this year’s theme, and why it continues to be one of Yuma’s favorite traditions.

Arlyn Galaviz and Ricardo from OneAZ Credit Union join us in the studio to talk about the transition from 1st Bank Yuma to OneAZ, what’s staying the same, what’s improving, and how this change benefits local families, businesses and the Yuma community. We’ll also get to know their connection to Yuma and the leadership behind the change.

Buna George, Executive Director of the Greater Yuma Port Authority, talks about regional infrastructure, international trade, and how Yuma fits into the bigger economic picture. We’ll break down what a Port Authority actually does and why it matters for jobs, growth, and the future of our region.

In this week's Arizona Edition, local businesses see less snowbirds, an end-of-year interview with Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva and local schools' holiday traditions.

R.C. Whitcomb, Isabella, and Natalie from New Class Car Club join us in the studio to talk about legacy car clubs, car culture in the Desert Southwest, and how New Class has remained a staple since the late 1970s. We’ll dive into each guest’s personal journey into the car club life, their connection to Yuma, and the upcoming Yuma vs Cancer Annual Car Show — including how these events bring the community together and raise money for the Yuma Cancer Resource Center.

Arizona Edition, KAWC's flagship news and public affairs program, focuses on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region.

Jens Stephan is head coach and cofounder of German Fencing Studio in Tucson and one of the most accomplished fencing coaches and competitors in the country. We talked about the world of fencing, his journey from Germany to the U.S., competing and coaching at the highest levels, his work with adaptive athletes, and why fencing is such a powerful tool for personal growth and discipline. German Fencing Studio has opened a second location in Yuma. GFA can be reached on Instagram.

Jackie Alves is the founder of The Beauty Bar Makeup Studio and Makeup Artist Academy right here in Yuma. Jackie shares her 30-plus year journey in the beauty industry, from starting at 17 in Las Vegas to building a thriving studio and academy in the Yuma Mall. We talked about addiction and recovery, the difference Jesus made for her, entrepreneurship, mentorship, empowering women, and creating real career opportunities in the beauty industry—even for her own daughter. Jackie runs a successful YouTube channel with the help of her son. The Beauty Bar is on Facebook and Instagram.

Coach Chelsea Dewey is Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Arizona Western College. We talked about her path to AWC, last season’s championship run, and what it’s like leading a very young and entirely international roster. With a game day coming up this week, we got into her game-day preparation, recruiting approach, and the Winter Classic happening during the week. You can watch every game of the Chapman Automotive Winter Classic on the Matadors Sports Stream.

Yurem Robles is one of the students at Kofa High School behind Beyond the Harvest, a student-led community awareness project created through HOSA*. He brought the HOSA club president, Mildred Hernandez, with him. We talked about how growing up in an agricultural community inspired the project, why pesticide exposure became the focus, and how research, storytelling, and community voices turned a competition project into meaningful local awareness. Shout out to HOSA-Medical Assisting Level 2 teacher, Ruben Reyes.*HOSA = Future Health Professionals (originally Health Occupations Students of America)