KAWC-FM (Yuma, AZ)

KAWC-FM (88.9 FM) is a radio station that offers a mix of News-Talk and Information shows, as well as some classical music and jazz programs. Based in Yuma, Arizona, this station serves the local community. It is owned by Arizona Western College and features content from National Public Radio and Public Radio International.

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Gov. Katie Hobbs Vetoes a Host of Proposed Measures

3 days ago | kawc.org | Howard Fischer

By Howard FischerCapitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- Gov. Katie Hobbs has nixed legislation designed to promote greater cooperation between local officials and federal immigration agents.
Hobbs threatens vetoes until she sees a bill on disability funding

6 days ago | kawc.org | Howard Fischer

By Howard FischerCapitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- Running out of time and money, Gov. Katie Hobbs is upping the stakes in her bid to get more dollars for programs for the developmentally disabled. The governor told lawmakers Thursday she will veto any new bills they send to her until she gets a measure with $122 million needed to fund the services through June 30, the end of the fiscal year. Without the dollars, the cash runs out at the end of the month.
Somerton teacher speaks out, Grijalva charts new path, San Luis under Trump

6 days ago | kawc.org | Lou Gum |Victor Calderon

00:00-1:00 - BILLBOARD1:45-9:50 - Victor Calderon speaks to the Somerton physical education teacher/coach who says she was fired for protecting a bullied student. 10:05-21:00 - Lou Gum speaks with Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva, about her decision to run for the seat her father held in Congress. This is a portion of a longer interview available here. 21:40-32:35 - The Intern Show from the KAWC Student Newsroom.
U.S. will walk away from Ukraine peace efforts if progress not made soon, Rubio says

6 days ago | kawc.org | Eleanor Beardsley

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. will walk away from efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine if progress isn't made within days.
AZ House approves chaplains in public schools

1 week ago | kawc.org | Howard Fischer

By Howard FischerCapitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- Saying that children need more God, the state House has approved allowing chaplains in public school classrooms. SB 1269 would allow -- but not require -- school boards to invite chaplains from various religions into schools to provide "support, services or programs'' to students. There would be parental buy-in, including a list of available chaplains. And proponents say it it crafted in a way to prohibit participants from proselytizing.
Adelita Grijalva seeks to build on father's legacy in Congress

1 week ago | kawc.org | Lou Gum

Raul Grijalva died March 13th after a battle with lung cancer. The 12 term Congressman was first elected to the United States House in 2002. Grijalva’s daughter, Adelita Grijlava, is now one of five Democratic candidates to replace him in the House. Adelita Grijalva served on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board for 20 years and on the Pima County Board of Supervisors since 2020. She recently resigned her post to run for Congress.
Catholic parishes and schools in Yuma County receive grants from Diocese of Tucson

1 week ago | kawc.org | Victor Calderon

Catholic parishes and schools in Yuma County were selected for grants from the Catholic Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, officials announced. -St. Jude Thaddeus in San Luis is receiving $10,550 to purchase new security doors, office computers, chairs and tables. -St. Francis of Assisi in Yuma will receive nearly $8,000 for updates to the parish exterior. -Yuma Catholic High School will use its funds to install a security gate on campus.
Somerton HS cheer coach and teacher fired, she says, for making accommodations for bullied male cheerleader

1 week ago | kawc.org | Victor Calderon

A Somerton woman was terminated from her position as a cheerleading coach and physical education teacher at Somerton High School after she says she made accommodations for a male cheerleader who was being bullied at school for his sexual orientation. Alyssa Plaza tells KAWC she did not receive any warnings from school administration when she allowed the boy to change outside of the boys locker room and restroom.
Arizona Edition: A business professor explains tariffs

1 week ago | kawc.org | Lou Gum

A globe full of reciprocal tariffs remain on hold this week after President Donald Trump put a 90 day pause in place – but baseline ten percent tariffs on all imported goods are still in place and uncertainty continues25 percent tariffs on steel, aluminum, cars and car parts also remain in effect. In this deep-dive we speak with Northern Arizona University-Yuma Professor Alex Steenstra, Chair of the department of Business Administration and Leadership.
The state of Yuma, Butierez makes second run for Congress, understanding tariffs

1 week ago | kawc.org | Lou Gum |Victor Calderon

00:00-1:00 - BILLBOARD1:50-10:00 - Victor Calderon report on Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls State of the City address at Arizona Western College this week. The mayor spoke about investment and new business coming to Yuma, including a new Amazon facility. 10:10-20:30 - Lou Gum speaks with Republican Daniel Butierez about his second run for Congress. Butierez lost to Rep. Raul Grijalva in 2024 but received the highest vote count for a Republican running against Grijalva since he was first elected in 2002.