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01/26/2025

Yuma Sector U.S. Border Patrol chief announces what appears to be the first deportation flight out of Yuma.

01/23/2025

Postcards From The Border aims to challenge dominant portrayal of U.S.-Mexico border

Challenging perceptions of the US-Mexico border: A new Texas art project uses music, photos and storytelling to highlight the the rich cultural tapestry beyond headlines of migration and enforcement.

Challenging perceptions of the US-Mexico border: A new Texas art project uses music, photos and storytelling to highlight the the rich cultural tapestry beyond headlines of migration and enforcement

01/21/2025

As migrants at the border learn CBP One app is down, Arizona Democrats decry Trump immigration orders

Yuma Mayor Nicholls speaks in support of Laken Riley Act that would deport migrants in the country illegally who commit minor crimes.

Yuma Mayor Nicholls speaks in support of Laken Riley Act that would deport migrants in the country illegally who commit minor crimes.

01/21/2025

Migrants left in despair at the border as asylum system shuts down

The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.

The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.

01/21/2025

Sen. Ruben Gallego announces Arizona leaders, including border-community sheriffs and mayors, support the Laken Riley Act. The bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain undocumented immigrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting offenses.

“Senator Gallego has consistently supported the Laken Riley Act, first in the House and now in the Senate, which is critical legislation needed to regain control of border security for our country,” said Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls.

01/20/2025

Yuma County farmworkers, ag leaders, law enforcement and elected officials await Trump border actions

Trump has promised mass deportations, perhaps even as early as this week. People here don't expect workplace raids but they might still happen elsewhere in Arizona.

Trump has promised mass deportations, perhaps even as early as this week. People here don't expect workplace raids but they might still happen elsewhere in Arizona.

01/19/2025

Why Trump's tariff promises will be hard to keep

Trump has said his tariffs will raise revenues, boost U.S. jobs, and help stop the drug trade. But some of these goals are at odds with the others.

President-elect Donald Trump has said his tariffs will raise revenues, boost U.S. jobs, and help stop the drug trade. But some of these goals are at odds with the others.

01/19/2025

Trump border czar says immigration raids will begin next week, including in Chicago

Prospects of a raid in Chicago come just a few weeks after Trump's border czar Tom Homan visited the city and threatened to prosecute the mayor if he did not cooperate.

Prospects of a raid in Chicago come just a few weeks after Trump's border czar Tom Homan visited the city and threatened to prosecute the mayor if he did not cooperate.

01/17/2025

Trump has vowed mass deportations on Day 1. What could that look like?

The biggest hurdle to realizing Trump’s plan is logistics. It would take an enormous investment in time, money and personnel to make it happen. By Alisa Reznick. Hear what Yuma County farmworkers, ag leaders, law enforcement and elected officials told KAWC's Victor Calderón Friday on KAWC during Arizona Edition at 9 a.m.

The biggest hurdle to realizing President-elect Donald Trump’s plan is logistics. It would take an enormous investment in time, money and personnel to make it happen.

01/17/2025

Arizona farmers face water, labor shortages. Incoming administration could make it worse

John Boelts is the new president of the Arizona Farm Bureau. He operates a farm in Yuma County and spoke with KJZZ. Visit kawc .org for KAWC reporter Victor Calderon's recent interview with Boelts.

Two of the biggest issues in Arizona right now also happen to be two of the biggest issues facing one of the state’s biggest industries: agriculture. Farms and farmers are dealing with how to use less water to grow their crops, and in many cases, how to run their operations with fewer workers.

01/17/2025

Arizona Capitol hosts 30th Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day

Chairwoman Amelia Flores of the Colorado River Indian Tribes in Parker was invited by Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve Montenegro to speak from the state Senate floor.

This gathering, organized by the Governor’s Office on Tribal Relations, among the state’s 22 federally recognized tribes has been a tradition since 1995. Since then, the Grand Canyon State and its tribal neighbors have worked to strengthen their ties.

01/16/2025

After half a century in politics, Biden bids farewell in an Oval Office address

In his farewell address, President Biden warned Americans about the rise of a "tech industrial complex" and unchecked abuse of power and wealth in the country.

In his farewell address, President Biden warned Americans about the rise of a "tech industrial complex" and unchecked abuse of power and wealth in the country.

01/16/2025

Arizona Gov. Hobbs announces $17 million for border safety, Yuma County law enforcement agencies to benefit

Hobbs announced $17.2 million in funding from the SAFE (Stopping Arizona’s Fentanyl Epidemic) initiative "to support local law enforcement’s border security work, drug interdiction efforts and combatting human trafficking."

Hobbs announced $17.2 million in funding from the SAFE (Stopping Arizona’s Fentanyl Epidemic) initiative "to support local law enforcement’s border security work, drug interdiction efforts and combatting human trafficking."

01/15/2025

At 93, Bob Jungers helps others by volunteering at Onvida Health

At 93 years old, Bob Jungers has been a dedicated volunteer for over 15 years, contributing approximately 4,585 hours of his time. From transporting patients and families with a friendly smile as a cart driver to welcoming visitors at the Administration Desk, Bob’s kindness leaves a lasting impact.

At 93 years old, Bob Jungers has been a dedicated volunteer for over 15 years, contributing approximately 4,585 hours of his time. From transporting patients and families with a friendly smile as a cart driver to welcoming visitors at the Administration Desk, Bob’s kindness leaves a lasting impact...

01/15/2025

YUHSD awarded ‘No Kid Hungry’ grant to provide breakfast

Yuma Union High School District has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the No Kid Hungry Foundation to enhance student access to breakfast and boost participation in its no-cost meal programs.

01/15/2025

Republican Arizona lawmaker wants Gov. Hobbs to follow any Trump mass deportation order

A Casa Grande Republican lawmaker wants to force Gov. Katie Hobbs to cooperate with any federal order issued by Trump when he takes office to begin mass deportation of those not here legally.

A Casa Grande Republican lawmaker wants to force Gov. Katie Hobbs to cooperate with any federal order issued by Trump when he takes office to begin mass deportation of those not here legally.

01/15/2025

BLM publishes environmental review of proposed solar power plant in La Paz County

The Bureau of Land Management published an environmental review of plans for a major solar energy facility in La Paz County on Tuesday.

The Bureau of Land Management published an environmental review of plans for a major solar energy facility in La Paz County on Tuesday.

01/13/2025

Yuma County to receive $640,000 grant to study how to improve existing railroad crossings

Arizona will receive $46,477,751 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support rail safety infrastructure projects in Yuma, Marana, Gilbert and on the Hualapai Tribal lands.

Arizona will receive $46,477,751 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support rail safety infrastructure projects in Yuma, Marana, Gilbert, and on the Hualapai Tribal lands.