News across Yuma County
Luis Barajas, Richard H. Schuman to be inducted into AWC Hall of Fame tonight
The two honorees will be inducted during the AWC Foundation’s annual Schoolhouse Soirée, recognizing their contributions to higher education in Yuma and La Paz counties.
Prop. 144 would reshape rules for early voting in Arizona
A debate over Proposition 144 highlighted sharp disagreements over voter ID requirements, ballot processing and the future of early voting in Arizona.
Part 3: The legal fight over biosolids and what comes next
After more than 50 years of biosolids use in Yuma, the future of AgTech’s operation on state trust land is now deeply uncertain.
Arizona Secretary of State Fontes debates challenger Kolodin
In debate Wednesday Democrat Adrian Fontes and Republican Alexander Kolodin show outcome of sec. of st. race hinges on who voters believe will better protect their rights
AWC looks to Taiwan for new student, semiconductor opportunities
New partnerships with three Taiwanese universities could eventually bring student and faculty exchanges, transfer pathways and specialized semiconductor training to AWC.
Arizona lawmakers question solar leases on state land amid housing needs
Republican lawmakers are questioning whether Arizona should lease state trust land for solar projects instead of selling more of it for housing development.
Yuma Edition: Arizona Rep. Mariana Sandoval on representing LD 23
On this episode of Yuma Edition, Arizona state Rep. Mariana Sandoval discusses representing the communities of Legislative District 23.
KAWC interview: Democratic Arizona treasurer candidate Nick Mansour
Mansour stopped by the KAWC studios last week. He said he wants to use state resources in a fiscally responsible way and help Arizonans keep more money in their pockets.
Gosar wants fairer treatment of Arizona in Colorado River water framework
Congressman Paul Gosar, whose district includes part of Yuma, announced he is calling on the U.S. Department of the Interior to ensure Arizona receives what he describes as fair treatment in a new framework for managing the Colorado River.
Yuma-area lawmakers discuss priorities ahead of next legislative session
Yuma lawmakers from districts 23 and 25 discussed local issues, policy priorities and the upcoming legislative session at AWC’s annual town hall.
Arizona treasurer candidates Mansour, Norton using past lawsuits against each other
Candidates running for treasurer are dredging up their opponent's past legal troubles in attempts to convince voters not to trust the other with $32 billion in st. assets
Yuma Edition: Tacos & Tunes with Christian Magana
On this episode of Yuma Edition we speak to Christian Magana, the public information officer for the City Of Yuma. He tells us all about this year’s Taco and Tunes happening October 3 at Desert Sun Stadium.He also gives us some insight about what goes into putting on big events…