Jonny Porter brings “What’s Up Yuma” from social media to the airwaves
A homegrown passion project is now hitting the airwaves. Yuma resident Jonny Porter has officially launched his new radio show “What’s Up Yuma,” a…
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Imperial Valley College and UABC sign cross-border education agreement
Imperial Valley College has signed a five-year agreement with Universidad Autónoma de Baja California to strengthen cross-border collaboration in…
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“West Side Story” comes to Yuma
The 1950s New York City play is coming to Yuma, and whether you’re with the jets or the sharks, one thing we can promise is you won’t want to miss…
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Second family impacted by Yuma house fire
A second family is left without a place to live, as their home suffered several thousand dollars of damage from the fire Monday…
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Yuma County implements formal set of rules at transfer sites
If you plan on dropping off trash or debris at a Yuma County transfer station, pay close attention as a new ordinance is now officially setting the…
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Elevate Southwest launches bold STEM ecosystem in Yuma
A major push to grow innovation and entrepreneurship is underway in Yuma, where Elevate Southwest is launching a new startup and research ecosystem…
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Local non-profit proposes youth resources grant
The “Character Does Matter” Program provide volunteers that help teach youth life skills to become successful individuals at schools around Yuma like…
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Somerton plans improvements despite budget setbacks
The city recently approved a $38 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year. That’s a $10 million increase from last…
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Driving force: Floyd Friar’s 40 years behind Yuma’s fire fleet
Floyd Friar is a long tie fleet manager for the Yuma Fire Department who has been a driving force behind the city’s fire engines and ambulances since…
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Two-year-old Yuma boy listed and accepted for kidney transplant
Two-year-old Maverick Buoniconti has been listed and accepted for a kidney transplant after multiple…
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Local radio station earn awards for border life stories
KAWC received a journalism award from the Public Media Journalists Association for episodes from their program Arizona…
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Imperial County man found guilty of assault with injury
26-year-old Gabriel Mark Tellez was convicted of assaulting and injuring a family member back in September of 2023 due to an “incorrect belief that…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Raising a child with autism in the Imperial Valley
When a child is diagnosed with autism, the road ahead can be tough. In Imperial County, where specialists and support systems are limited, that road…
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Vitalant Hosts Summer Blood Drives to combat seasonal shortage in Yuma
As summer temperatures soar across Arizona, the state’s largest nonprofit blood provider is sounding the alarm on a seasonal blood shortage, and…
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Yuma County reports high STD rates
According to the CDC and a recent study by Invigor Medical, Yuma County reported over 700 new STD cases per every 100,000 residents in…
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KAWC speaks on NPR funding cuts
Local radio station KAWC is located on the Arizona Western College Campus and is just one of the many public radio stations that will be affected by…
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Housing America Corporation hosts First Back To School Giveaway
At the Del Pueblo Apartments in Somerton, children from low income families were able to receive some fresh new gear ahead of the new school…
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New Calexico city manager appointed
After more than 14 months without a permanent city manager, the City of Calexico has official appointed Ben Martinez as the new city…
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Highlighting Bard Water District and how they help Yuma County
On Tuesday’s HomeGrown we highlight a local water district, Bard Water…
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Lerner & Rowe host backpack giveaway in Yuma
With back to school right around the corner, a local law firm is helping boys and girls hit the books in the Yuma…
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