Search results for

In this week's Arizona Edition, we look at the flu season in Yuma. And a program that serves students at Arizona Western College gives a funding update. Finally, Henry Valenzuela is running for Yuma City Council.

Nichole Roedder is a Yuma local and personal trainer at Healthy Her Fitness Club whose life has been shaped by Divine transformation. She’ll share her journey of rebuilding after leaving an abusive relationship, how faith helped redefine her identity, and why she’s passionate about empowering other women to grow stronger inside and out.What's Up Yuma? Radio! welcomes Carmen Marquez, our new cohost for the podcast

Martha Huizar, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, college instructor, and community advocate who believes healthy living should be practical, joyful, and shared. She owns Colorado River Valley Roasters, and we’ll talk real-life nutrition, building community through food, and the cafecito culture behind her local coffee business.What's Up Yuma? Radio! welcomes Carmen Marquez, our new cohost for the podcast

On this week's Arizona Edition, we take a look at Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT), a student mentorship program at Onvida Health and a new show about health on KAWC.

Gloria DeAnda, co-owner of Arizona Lighting Company of Yuma, and her daughter Giovanni join us to talk about 40 years of serving the Yuma community, building a family-owned business with heart, and why personalized service and real expertise still matter in a world of big-box stores. We’ll also talk about how the showroom has evolved and what keeps customers coming back generation after generation.

Nicole Millis, owner and creator of Kiwi’s Distinguished Pet Goods, shares the story behind her holistic pet store, the inspiration behind Kiwi’s, and why nutrition, wellness, and enrichment are at the core of everything she does. We’ll also talk about being rooted in downtown Yuma and what it means to build a purpose-driven business that truly serves people and their pets.

In this week's Arizona Edition, KAWC follows high school student walkouts, Attitude Pro Wrestling and the sacrifices parents make so their kids can be first gen.

Aly Plaza is a powerful advocate for students and families who has turned past challenges into purpose. She is the founder of Desert Heat Elite, an elite cheer program based out of Dancers Workshop that goes far beyond athletics, helping students build discipline, confidence and pathways to college. Aly is also bringing an exclusive, invitation-only cheer camp to Yuma this summer featuring a special guest from a popular Netflix series. We’re diving into youth development, education, family support, college opportunities through cheer and how showing up for young people can change lives.

Elevate Southwest President and CEO Jerry Cabrera and Entrepreneurship & Innovation Coordinator Aaron Ruiz join us in the studio. Aaron Ruiz is the driving force behind Elevate Southwest and one of the leaders helping ignite STEM education and innovation in Yuma County. Through initiatives like AZ Tech Week, Aaron is working to connect students, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations to real-world opportunities in technology, workforce development and education. With events happening the week of April 7th, we’re talking AZ Tech Week, community-led innovation, youth exposure to STEM careers, pitch events, tours, hands-on experiences and why it takes the entire community to build the future of Yuma.

Russell and Scott McCloud join us from Fort Yuma Rotary to talk about service, leadership, and the real impact Rotary continues to have in Yuma. We’re diving into what Rotary actually does, why community involvement matters, and the people behind the work. In the final part of the conversation, we’re getting into Mardi Gras on Main, happening Friday night — what to expect, why Rotary puts it on, and how this event supports local causes.