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Gene Dalbey is a longtime cycling advocate and founder of the Yuma Region Bicycle Coalition

Beverly Cade and Councilwoman Karen Watts of the Yuma chapter of the NAACP spoke with us about Black History Month and events including the recent MLK march and Juneteenth.

Kelly Hughes is a seasoned country and old-school rock artist whose journey started in the pine-covered hills of North Idaho. Playing professionally by age 14, Kelly went on to open and run his own live music venue for two decades, helping launch and support countless artists. In 2004, his life took a powerful turn when he found his faith, reshaping both his music and his purpose. Kelly has opened for legends like George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Waylon Jennings, and today brings his authentic, faith-guided sound to audiences across the Southwest. He joins us to share stories from the road, his journey through music and faith, and will also perform a special live set on the show. The Kelly Hughes Band will be Dancin’ in the Desert at High Tanks Brewery in Wellton on February 21st.

Arizona Western College held four public forums in Yuma, San Luis and Parker as part of its process in considering Dr. Reetika Dhawan for the role of its next president.

The Town of Wellton hosted its first joint work session with the Yuma County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21, to review recent cooperative projects and discuss future initiatives aimed at improving local infrastructure and services.

Classes for some schools in Yuma and La Paz counties begin this week. Hear the latest on school funding. Also, the Regional Center for Border Health will continue services at a time of uncertainty.

Gov. Katie Hobbs attends groundbreaking of Future48 Workforce Accelerator at Arizona Western College campus in eastern Yuma County and Yuma County Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Hosted and produced by the KAWC News team, Arizona Edition is focused on the issues facing Arizona, with an emphasis on stories and news impacting the people of Yuma and La Paz counties.

2024 primary election results for city and town council races as of Wednesday afternoon.

Voices from a recent border rally, understanding the supply chain, South County News and the Wellton Reels.