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Yuma Co. and biosolids Pt. 2, Yuma officials on the late Sen. Jon Kyl and Flinn scholarships
In this week's Arizona Edition, Part 2 of our series on biosolids in Yuma County, remembering Sen. Jon Kyl and Flinn Foundation seeks applicants from Yuma and La Paz counties.
CRIT reaches agreement with water district on Colorado River water
The Colorado River Indian Tribes and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District reached an agreement on Colorado River, a spokesman for the CRIT announced.
What is education for? Inside Arizona’s school voucher debate
Arizona families, school leaders and policymakers weigh in on ESAs as KAWC examines school choice, access, cost and accountability — and asks what education is for.
Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona has died at 84
Kyl, a Republican, served in the U.S. Senate from 1995 to 2013. He was also appointed to fill out the term of Sen. John McCain following his death in 2018.
Mexican Pride: Honoring Mexico's Independence in Yuma
Fiestas Patrias: Commemorating Mexico's Independence day at the Yuma Civic Center with a civic ceremony, live music and heritage.
Yee, Ruiz spar over ESA oversight in Arizona schools chief debate
Kimberly Yee and Teresa Leyba Ruiz faced off Tuesday in Arizona’s superintendent debate, clashing over ESA oversight, teacher retention and the direction of public education.
New signage marks progress on AWC-Onvida Health Careers Center
AWC and Onvida Health’s future Health Careers Center is taking shape, with new exterior signage installed and construction expected to finish in early 2027.
PART 2: Biosolids, Public Health and the People of Yuma
This is the second part of “The Cost of Waste,” a three-part series exploring the debate over biosolids in Yuma County, where residents raise concerns about possible health and environmental impacts while officials and workers defend the practice’s safety.
Arizona Edition: AG Mayes on AgTech cut, Republican candidates in Yuma
On this week's show, Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks to KAWC about ending state land leases for biosolids, Yuma Republicans meet statewide candidates and more.
AZ minimum wage to increase to $15.65 in Jan. 2027
Workers at the bottom of the pay scale in Arizona are going to get a bump in pay in January, with the current $15.15 minimum increasing to $15.65.
"Arizona is not California’s dumping ground”: AG Mayes on Yuma biosolids fallout
KAWC spoke with Attorney General Kris Mayes on the termination of state land leases for AgTech LLC in Yuma County and what is next.
AgTech responds to decision to end Yuma Co. lease, vows to protect operations
This story is developing. KAWC will interview Attorney General Kris Mayes Friday morning. Stay tuned to KAWC for the latest information as we receive it.