Yuma Edition

On today’s episode of Yuma Edition, we cover the latest local headlines and sit down with special guest Crystal Bedoya, a Yuma native living with multiple sclerosis. Crystal shares her personal journey with MS and discusses her advocacy work, raising awareness and supporting others in the MS community.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/EOcmgUrfLOw?si=mPTXi4v9Jod37Ilb

On this episode of Yuma Edition, we meet Ben Smithwick, the new executive director of the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce. Smithwick discusses his transition to Yuma, his background in journalism and nonprofit leadership, and his plans to support and strengthen the region’s business community.Smithwick also shares how he learned about the opportunity to lead the chamber and discusses the organization’s role in supporting local businesses throughout Yuma County. We also take a look at the latest local headlines from across the region.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/rtFXkbpAZ04?si=7z8_KqTIMAgXf393

On today's Yuma Edition, our guests are Frieda Madrigal and Marty Schotten. They are two of four Onvida employees who were just recognized for 45 years of service.

Arizona House Majority Leader Michael Carbone joins Yuma Edition to discuss his work at the state Capitol and his run for re-election in Legislative District 25.Carbone talks about his role as majority leader, working with lawmakers across the aisle and his relationship with Gov. Katie Hobbs. He also discusses issues affecting Yuma and La Paz counties, including Colorado River water policy, school choice, parental rights and legislation he has worked on during his time in office.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/g5ciKzOxUog?si=1ZPjOd5pyPfa3r5E

Rocio and Heriberto Padilla join Yuma Edition to discuss Yuma’s housing market and some of the challenges facing homebuyers today.We also hear from a listener who recalls seeing country music legend Dolly Parton perform in Yuma in the late 1960s and take a look at the latest local headlines from across the region.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/MmmYmEsQikc?si=bMl6J0J4xIIOwt3r

13 On Your Side anchor and producer Andrea Turisk joins Yuma Edition to discuss her path into journalism and her move from Phoenix to Yuma.Turisk shares what sparked her interest in journalism, her experience building a career in local news and some of her favorite stories she has covered along the way. We also take a look at the latest local headlines from across the region.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/5hZU2oyc_u4?si=O5-bma5n2sudGiSE

In this episode of Yuma Edition, we sit down with John Hessinger, community development director for the Better Business Bureau, to discuss the latest scams affecting the Yuma community and steps residents can take to protect themselves from fraud. Hessinger also shares the latest resources BBB is bringing to Yuma, including a new podcast and production studio designed for local businesses and community organizations to create content, educate customers and connect with the community.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/KwVl4SzsQF4?si=SdMZ4kp5rG-hBnZB

Lopez was in San Luis recently where she spoke at a know your rights meeting with local residents. She began practicing removal defense at Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project.

In this episode of Yuma Edition, we sit down with Alexa De Santiago, community affairs and economic development coordinator for the Mexican Consulate in Yuma, to discuss the services the consulate provides for Mexicans living in Yuma County, its role in the local community, and the upcoming Fiestas Patrias celebration on Sept. 15. De Santiago also shares a message for Spanish-speaking listeners. We also take a look at local headlines, including an Agua Viva Water power outage and related school closures, along with Carmen Márquez receiving the Women Making Waves Award.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/HFNA-GxQn9M?si=fj28tFMLUtXVazOT

On today's show, our guest is Jose "Pepe" Moreno. He just won a seat on the Somerton City Council. And he's also the principal at Soto Elementary School. We'll talk about Moreno's goals on the council, his career in early education and his interest in amateur wrestling, which is Somerton's unofficial top sport. We'll also take a look at local headlines.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/zs2TJJlFfIA?si=7blpTD1kJsp6b5GQ