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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Man accused of crashing into Border Patrol checkpoint in Yuma accepts plea deal
67-year-old Rogelio Sanchez agreed to plead guilty to one count of attempted aggravated assault during the change of plea hearing…
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Trial delayed for former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients
Edsel Sandoval was expected to begin his trial in September after pleading not guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and sexual…
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AFSOC to host Emerald Warrior exercise in Yuma
The exercise is a benchmark for the AFSOC’s training schedule, as it will include advanced training scenarios for special operation…
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GoFundMe created for Somerton girl diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma
According to the post on the GoFundMe, Adilene Duron, 15, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of bone…
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Yuma Association of Realtors receives $7,500 grant to improve Marcus Pool
According to a press release, the grant, which was secured by their Community Outreach Committee, is to help “improve recreational opportunities in…
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9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma
Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…
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AWC to offer Electrician certification program entirely in Spanish
According to AWC, the Fundamentos de Electricidad program aims to teach “basic electrical wiring skills and allow students to graduate with an…
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CUHS launches ‘Voices del Valle’ podcast series
According to a press release, the podcast, which is student-driven and in collaboration with KPBS, aims to amplify “the voices of teens in the…
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YPG helped test tech for moon missions
On July 20, 1969, humans landed on the moon for the first time, and part of that achievement was made possible thanks to testing at the U.S. Army’s…
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