AZ Senate repeals near-total abortion ban, headed to Governor's office
The repeal passed on a slim 16 to 14 vote after two Republicans crossed party lines.
University of Arizona
May 1, 2024
Students protest at UA for the third day
Robbins defends law enforcement’s actions in a University-wide statement and announces UAPD will have a “zero tolerance approach” going forward.
May 1, 2024
A man is charged with causing a car crash that killed an on-duty Tucson police officer in March
He’s scheduled to be arraigned May 7 in Tucson City Court.
Bureau of Land Management embraces new Public Lands Rule for conservation-centric management
Arizona poised to lead in sustainable land management, bolstered by federal support and community engagement.
CHIPS funds are heading to Phoenix, “ground zero for the new economy”
An influx of federal investment in the city's semiconductor industry is meant to reshape the economy. But will it work?
SPORTS
May 1, 2024
Bee Game: Dodgers and Diamondbacks delayed due to bee swarm
It took more than an hour before a beekeeper arrived and was scissor-lifted to the swarm.
ENVIRONMENTTRANSPORTATION
May 1, 2024
Wildlife bridge and underpass are used thousands of times each month
Humans are helping them by volunteering during "habitat restoration days"
University of Arizona
May 1, 2024
Law enforcement storms encampment on University of Arizona campus
At least four arrests happened shortly after 2 am, and encampment pop-ups were torn down by law enforcement.
Changing their tune: Turmoil within Republicans over abortion and its election impact
Arizona's senate requires some bipartisan support to repeal the 1864 near-total ban. But, some Republicans are fighting to keep the ban, while others are wavering.
IN DEPTH
Changing their tune: Turmoil within Republicans over abortion and its election impact
Arizona's senate requires some bipartisan support to repeal the 1864 near-total ban. But, some Republicans are fighting to keep the ban, while others are wavering.
Navigating the Arizona Housing Crisis: Millennials struggle to afford the American Dream
Exploring barriers for young buyers amidst soaring prices and dwindling inventory.
Hot weather brings annual housing concerns to Arizona
City planners seek to create policies to keep residents cool and relieve the affordable housing crisis.
Ancient farmers dug canals that shaped Phoenix's modern water system
Those ancient farmers have been referred to as the "Hohokam" but it’s not the name of a tribe or a people, and their O'Odham, Hopi, and Zuni descendants do not call them that.
HEADLINES
CHIPS funds are heading to Phoenix, “ground zero for the new economy”
An influx of federal investment in the city's semiconductor industry is meant to reshape the economy. But will it work?
One of the greatest: UA's unsung wheelchair basketball hero, Rudy Gallego
We meet Rudy Gallego, the man who started the University of Arizona's first adaptive sports team, wheelchair basketball.
As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
Scientists say the risk to people is minimal, but open questions remain, including how widespread the outbreak is and how the virus is spreading.
Pac-12 players to watch as the conference gets ready to splinter across the country
The Pac-12 will splinter apart before fall camp starts, with all but two teams heading to new conferences.
UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack
UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a "substantial portion of people in America" may have been taken in the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare business.
With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers
More must be done to reduce fatigue among air traffic controllers amid an ongoing staffing shortage.
The Buzz: Historic Markers Around the State
We wrap up a series of stories from around the state by telling three historic stories.
You just become instant best friends: Collegiate Women's Hockey in Arizona
We head behind the scenes with the ASU women's club hockey team, and also hear about their soon-to-launch counterpart at UA.
Arizona Secretary of State on how election officials are preparing for AI and misinformation
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reflects on the security of election officials, threats posed by artificial intelligence and more.RECENT SERIES
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