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09/26/2025

Sen. Gallego tells KAWC why he postponed Yuma town hall event

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego was supposed to hold a town hall event in Yuma Thursday. After Charlie Kirk's assassination, Gallego's office saw an increase in death threats. So the event was postponed.

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego was supposed to hold a town hall event in Yuma Thursday. After Charlie Kirk's assassination, Gallego's office saw an increase in death threats.

09/24/2025

Adelita Grijalva elected first Latina Congresswoman in Arizona history

Southern Arizona remains Grijalva Country as Democrat defeats Republican Daniel Butierez. District includes Yuma, Somerton and San Luis.

Southern Arizona remains Grijalva Country as Democrat defeats Republican Daniel Butierez. District includes Yuma, Somerton and San Luis.

09/24/2025

Yuma County legislators recap 2025 session at Arizona Western College

Two state senators, four state representatives whose districts include parts of Yuma County on campus for annual event. Stay tuned to KAWC to hear from them.

Two state senators, four state representatives whose districts include parts of Yuma County on campus for annual event. Stay tuned to KAWC to hear from them.

09/24/2025

The Associated Press has called the Congressional District 7 race for Democrat Adelita Grijalva. Stay tuned to KAWC for more information. - Victor Calderon

09/24/2025

Send nudes? Arizona lawmakers say no internet p**n if you're under 18

Come Friday, getting access to pictures of nudes and sexual activity online is going to be the same as buying ci******es, liquor, and lottery tickets.

Come Friday, getting access to pictures of nudes and sexual activity online is going to be the same as buying ci******es, liquor, and lottery tickets.

09/23/2025

Legislators town hall now at Arizona Western College. Stay tuned to KAWC to hear from state representatives and senators serving Yuma County. -Victor Calderon

09/23/2025

Democrats warn symbolic name change to "Department of War" could create confusion and waste taxpayer dollars.

09/22/2025

Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students

Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college, including at Arizona Western College in Yuma. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.

Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.

09/22/2025

Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday, Disney says

The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.

The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.

09/22/2025

On today's episode of What's Up Yuma on KOFA Border Radio, KAWC news director Lou Gum joined Jonny Porter and Roni. But first, Yuma Deputy Mayor Carol Smith.

First up, Carol Smith joins us to share her Yuma story — from growing up here, to her career as a NICU nurse, to serving on City Council and now stepping into the role of Deputy Mayor. We’ll talk about water, safety, and her vision for Yuma’s future. Then, we sit down with our own Lou Gum. Wit...

09/22/2025

Trump cuts put rural AZ public media at risk

Dave Riek, our general manager, spoke with Helen Rummel, higher education reporter for The Arizona Republic.

Stations in rural Arizona, which are often the sole sources of local news and life-saving emergency notifications, are facing difficult decisions.