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08/16/2025

Arizona Edition: AWC TRIO program, Yuma Dreamer in custody, EV autos

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

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

08/16/2025

Colorado River in shortage again amid mounting calls for long-term changes

The latest projections for the Colorado River are out and they paint a picture of more dry conditions and dropping reservoirs.

The latest projections for the Colorado River are out and they paint a picture of more dry conditions and dropping reservoirs.

08/16/2025

Longevity of AWC's TRIO KEYS program uncertain as federal grant renewals remain stalled

Only two weeks remain till the end of the grant cycle for Arizona Western College's TRIO KEYS program, and the federal government has yet to provide notice of grant renewal. Arizona Western Trio

Only two weeks remain till the end of the grant cycle for Arizona Western College's TRIO KEYS program, and the federal government has yet to provide notice of grant renewal.

08/14/2025

Update: CBP official says Yuma DACA recipient to remain in custody

In an email to KAWC, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Jose Valdovinos "will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings."

In an email to KAWC, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Jose Valdovinos "will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings."

08/14/2025

San Luis High School junior presents at MIT STEM and college prep program conference

San Luis High School Sidewinders student Karely Alvarado presented at the MITES Semester Symposium this month as part of a STEM and college prep program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) near Boston.

San Luis High School student, Karely Alvarado, presented at the MITES Semester Symposium this month as part of a STEM and college prep program.

08/14/2025

Judge: Arizona lawmakers aren't adequately funding public schools

State lawmakers are violating their constitutional requirements to adequately fund public schools so that students can learn, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Dewain Fox has ruled.

State lawmakers are violating their constitutional requirements to adequately fund public schools so that students can learn, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Dewain Fox has ruled.

08/14/2025

Trump travel bans, restrictions alarm collegiate athletes in Arizona

Could we see impacts at Arizona Western College, which has several foreign-born student-athletes?

Arizona State is a haven for athletes from all over the world. They represent six continents and compete across a variety of sports.

08/13/2025

Yuma DACA recipient detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Jose Valdovinos was taken into custody Sunday near downtown Yuma. His wife, family and friends say his detention is unlawful as he has no criminal history.

Jose Valdovinos was taken into custody Sunday near downtown Yuma. His wife, family and friends say his detention is unlawful as he has no criminal history.

08/12/2025

Governor Katie Hobbs has declared a State of Emergency in La Paz County after the Oxbow Bridge collapsed into the Colorado River, following a wildfire that burned through the structure.

08/12/2025

This week, as the KAWC’s Student Newsroom summer Training wraps up, we reflected on our students journey in the program.

08/12/2025

KAWC visited Ed Pastor Elementary School in San Luis to ask families how they were feeling on the first day of school.