Arizona Edition

In this week's show, we preview an event coming up on utility rates in Yuma, Gov. Katie Hobbs was back in town and search for the next Arizona Western College president.

With the federal government shutdown still on, we look at the impact SNAP cuts will have at the Somerton Senior Center. Plus, on an otherwise quiet Election Day Tuesday, some voters in Yuma will vote on a measure for more funding for the Crane School District. In San Luis, voters will decide whether council members will continue to get pay, benefits and travel expenses.

KAWC spoke with U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva and U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego about the ongoing federal government shutdown and the delay on her swearing-in.

In this week's show, we previewed the No Kings protest in Yuma, the Arizona Western College president will retire, Medicare enrollment and a look at local child care.

Sen. Ruben Gallego and Sen. Mark Kelly talk directly with House Speaker Mike Johnson on delay to swear in Adelita Grijalva, Kelly on the Affordable Care Act and a study on superintendents' salaries and benefits.

In latest episode of Arizona Edition, KAWC Student Newsroom journalists interview state senators and representatives who serve Yuma County. Desert View Middle School is getting a new campus. And a small school is rebuilding after recent storms.

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

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

Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region.

Arizona Edition: Extreme Weather Emergency Tour on how drought, heat impact Yuma ag, Colorado River Indian Tribes seek personhood for river and Arizona Western College's College Assistance Migrant Program's uncertain future.

Program to increase college access for students from disadvantaged backgrounds faces uncertain future, Yuma DACA recipient still in custody and electric vehicle savings.

In latest episode of Arizona Edition, hear about economic development in San Luis and Somerton. Also, Onvida Health celebrates milestone for its medical residency program and more local schools open.

Some students in Yuma County went back to school this past week. We'll take you to Reagan Elementary and Gila Ridge High School. Also, a look at Somerton's newest budget and UFC Hall of Famer Kelvin Gastelum hosts the Yuma Fight League.

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

On this week's show, Adelita Grijalva wins the Democratic primary for Congress in district that includes Yuma County and the latest in education in Yuma and La Paz counties.

Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region.

Rivas is a Tucson restaurant owner who captured the attention of the 2020 Trump campaign with a "Latinos Love Trump" cowboy hat at a rally in Phoenix.

On this week's episode of Arizona Edition, hear about an anniversary for Pell Grants, the Humane Society of Yuma's summer camp, Colorado River water negotiations and AZ SC Justice Maria Elena Cruz.

Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region.

Jimmy Rodriguez is one of three republicans running in the special election primary in Congressional District 7.