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10/15/2026

Goldsboro Bakery customers say goodbye one last time

As the last day of business on Saturday approaches, orders are being placed for the very last time. The legacy left behind won't be found in the recipes, but in the thousands of small, sweet moments that the longtime Yuma bakery helped make possible.

As the last day of business on Saturday approaches, orders are being placed for the very last time. The legacy left behind won't be found in the recipes, but in the thousands of small, sweet moments that the longtime Yuma bakery helped make possible.

10/15/2026

On this episode of Yuma Edition, we break down the latest local headlines, including a new program through Arizona Western College that will give incarcerated students at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Yuma the opportunity to earn an associate degree.

Plus, later in the show, we're joined by Connor Emery, a local news reporter with KYMA. We talk about his journey into journalism, his experiences in the newsroom, and what it's like reporting in Yuma.

10/15/2026

After 20 years of providing trade certificates to incarcerated students at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Yuma, Arizona Western College is expanding its commitment to higher education by making an associate degree possible for incarcerated individuals.

Full article here: https://www.kawc.org/news/2026-10-15/new-degree-program-at-yuma-prison-complex-aims-to-reduce-recidivism

📸: Monica Galvez , Arizona Western College

10/14/2026

Yuma’s young voters share concerns as midterms near

Young voters in Yuma say rising costs, housing affordability, job opportunities and the future of the region’s water supply are among their top concerns as the midterm election approaches.

Young voters in Yuma say rising costs, housing affordability, job opportunities and the future of the region’s water supply are among their top concerns as the midterm election approaches.

10/14/2026

Arizona Farm Bureau president in Yuma on Hobbs action to lower ag costs

AFB president John Boelts reacts to Gov. Katie Hobbs ordering officials stop enforcing laws to bar farmers and ranchers from using cheaper "red dye diesel'' in delivery trucks.

AFB president John Boelts reacts to Gov. Hobbs ordering officials stop enforcing laws to bar farmers and ranchers from using cheaper "red dye diesel'' in delivery trucks.

10/14/2026

Yuma Edition: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness with Melissa Zaremba and Kurt Nelson

On this episode of Yuma Edition, we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with guests Melissa Zaremba and Kurt Nelson, who share their personal journey with loss and their advocacy efforts to support grieving families.

On this episode of Yuma Edition, we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with guests Melissa Zaremba and Kurt Nelson, who share their personal journey with loss and their advocacy efforts to support grieving families.

10/14/2026

Wellton opens first federally funded EV charging station in Arizona

Arizona’s first 3 electric vehicle charging stations built with federal funding are now open, including a location in Wellton along Interstate 8 in eastern Yuma County.

Arizona’s first 3 electric vehicle charging stations built with federal funding are now open, including a location in Wellton along Interstate 8 in eastern Yuma County.

10/14/2026

Many parts of the U.S. celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day this week, but the effort to preserve indigenous languages and cultures happens year-round.

In the Yuma area, one such instance is the The Cocopah Indian Tribe's annual Johnson O'Malley summer program.

Read and listen here for a little glimpse: https://www.kawc.org/news/2026-10-13/cocopah-youth-learn-language-traditions-through-johnson-omalley-program

10/14/2026

On this episode of Yuma Edition, we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with guests Melissa Zaremba and Kurt Nelson, who share their personal journeys, advocacy efforts and the importance of raising awareness and supporting families affected by loss.

10/14/2026

The daughter of the owner of Goldsboro's Bakery in Yuma tells KAWC civic engagement reporter Carmen Márquez that this Saturday will be their last day open for business. It's been operated by the Goldsboro family for nearly 50 years. Please share your thoughts below. If you have a personal connection to Goldsboro's and would like to share your story please email [email protected]