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06/19/2026

LIVE NOW — What’s Up Yuma Radio with Beverly Cade, Councilwoman Karen Watts (NAACP) & Sisko J. Stargazer (KAWC Award Winning Journalist)

Beverly Cade — President of the NAACP Yuma County Branch #1016, retired educator, and community advocate discussing Juneteenth, education, historic preservation, youth engagement, and strengthening connections throughout Yuma County.

Councilwoman Karen Watts — Family Nurse Practitioner and Yuma City Councilmember sharing her perspectives on healthcare, leadership, public service, community development, and what Juneteenth means to our community today.

Sisko J. Stargazer — Award-winning education solutions reporter for KAWC discussing local journalism, education reporting, public school funding, and the recent First Place PMJA award earned for their in-depth reporting on Arizona’s school facilities funding system.

On air now
Live on Facebook & YouTube
Replay on podcast platforms
Mon–Fri | 10–11am | 94.7 FM Border Radio

06/18/2026

What's Up Yuma? Radio- outgoing KAWC/KOFA General Manager Dave Riek

Outgoing KAWC/KOFA Border Radio General Manager Dave Riek is today's special guest. The co-hosts are Development Director Alice Ferris and Underwriting Manager Jim Anderson.

Outgoing KAWC/KOFA Border Radio General Manager Dave Riek is today's special guest. The co-hosts are Development Director Alice Ferris and Underwriting Manager Jim Anderson.

06/18/2026

Col. Charles Seaberry assumes command of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

Col. Seaberry takes over at YPG for outgoing Col. John Nelson.

Col. Seaberry takes over at YPG for outgoing Col. John Nelson.

06/18/2026

City of Yuma candidate profiles: Ron Van Why

RVW frames his campaign around integrity, steady judgment and being a voice of reason.

Visit kawc.org to hear from more local candidates.

Ron frames his campaign around integrity, steady judgment and being a voice of reason.

06/18/2026

Arizona Republican governor candidates clash in debate

Four 2026 Republican candidates for Arizona governor met in Phoenix on Wednesday. Congressmen Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, others look to face Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Are you supporting any of these candidates? Why or why not?

Four 2026 Republican candidates for Arizona governor met in Phoenix on Wednesday. Congressmen Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, others look to face Gov. Katie Hobbs.

06/17/2026

What's Up Yuma? Radio- Mayor Douglas Nicholls looking to the future

Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls is seeking a fourth term in office. He's being challenged by write-in candidate Carlos Adams. With Mayor Nicholls, we talked about hot topics like data centers and the spaceport and how Nicholls said Yuma is growing.

Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls is seeking a fourth term in office. We talked about hot topics like data centers and the spaceport and how Nicholls said Yuma is growing.

06/17/2026

LIVE NOW — What’s Up Yuma Radio with Pastor Naaman Struck (The Potter's House) & Mayor Douglas Nicholls (City Of Yuma)

Pastor Naaman Struck — Assistant Pastor at The Potter’s House Yuma sharing his journey from probation officer to pastor, planting churches in California and South Africa, missionary work, family, faith, and serving the Yuma community.

Mayor Douglas Nicholls — The 27th Mayor of the City of Yuma discussing economic development, higher education, the Innovation District, regional leadership, infrastructure, and his vision for the future of Yuma. As President of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns and founder of 4FrontED, Mayor Nicholls continues working to create opportunities that strengthen the entire region.

On air now
Live on Facebook & YouTube
Replay on podcast platforms
Mon–Fri | 10–11am | 94.7 FM Border Radio

06/16/2026

Water service has been restored in Wellton following today's scheduled outage tied to the Yuma County Retention Basin Project.

Town officials say repairs have been completed and all affected customers should now have water service.

Anyone experiencing problems with their water service is encouraged to contact Town Hall at 928-785-3348.

06/16/2026

We continue our candidate profile series with Carol Smith, who is seeking a second term on the Yuma City Council. Civic engagement reporter Carmen Marquez sat down with Smith at Cafecito to discuss her campaign, priorities, and vision for the city. You can find the full sit down with her at the link below:

https://www.kawc.org/news/2026-06-15/city-of-yuma-candidate-profiles-carol-smith

06/16/2026

KAWC selected for two 2026 Public Media Journalists Association awards

KAWC education solutions reporter Sisko Stargazer wins 1st Place in Digital Writing category, Siendo Primero hosts Saghey Barcenas and Evelyn Garcia 2nd in Student Program.

KAWC education solutions reporter Sisko Stargazer wins 1st Place in Digital Writing category,Siendo Primero hosts Saghey Barcenas and Evelyn Garcia 2nd in Student Program