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Federal Funding Helps Restore Southwest Wetlands

Aug 17, 2023 $481,000 will go towards combating invasive species of bullfrogs.

An election worker verifies a ballot on a screen inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. On Friday, Dec. 2, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming Arizona’s Maricopa County announced that more than 540,000 voters visited voting centers on Election Day and that only 248,000 Election Day ballots were counted. Therefore, the county “lost” some 292,000 votes.

Voting Rights Groups, Republicans Review Draft of New Elections Procedure Manual

Aug 17, 2023 The reviews are mixed

Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

EPA awards UA $96,000

Aug 17, 2023 The funding comes from the Environmental Education Grants Program.

Lake Mead and the rest of the Colorado River system are shrinking rapidly. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has called for new conservation measures, asking states to conserve a tremendously large amount of water, and giving them a 60-day timeline to formulate a plan for those reductions.

Western states will not lose as much Colorado River water in 2024, despite long-term challenges

Aug 15, 2023 Bountiful snowfall and rain last winter pulled much of the region out of drought this spring and raised water levels at key reservoirs.

White "bathtub rings" show dropping levels on Lake Mead. The reservoir's stores have been dipping steadily, setting records for new all-time lows.

Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here's what to expect

Aug 15, 2023 The river provides water for seven U.S. states, 29 Native American tribes and two states in Mexico.

A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

UA project builds climate resilience through food

Aug 14, 2023 The project uses climate analog modeling to predict future climate conditions in a given region by comparing it to places that already have those qualities today.

A labor-delivery room at Banner Health's new hospital tower.

AZ Dept of Health Services launches voluntary doula license

Aug 14, 2023 The new license is expected to help lower the state's growing maternal mortality rate.

This August 2022 photo provided by the National Park Service shows a double rainbow from the ranger station porch at Indian Garden, which is now called Havasupai Gardens, in Grand Canyon National Park. The Indian Garden name assigned to a popular Grand Canyon campground has been changed out of respect for a Native American tribe that was displaced by the national park. The Havasupai Tribe and Grand Canyon National Park announced Monday, Nov. 21, that Indian Garden will be renamed Havasupai Gardens.

Department of the Interior announces $44 million towards conservation projects

Aug 14, 2023 The funding is part of the Investing in America agenda

Boys and mentors enjoy their dinner around a campfire.

Group mentor program in Tucson teaches male youth about healthy relationships

Aug 13, 2023 Boys to Men Tucson has weekly talking circle support groups in 20 middle and high schools throughout southern Arizona.

Douglas' current downtown along G Avenue, which includes the historic Gadsden Hotel. July 10, 2023.

Douglas Downtown Revitalization Project adjustments, gain criticism from locals

Aug 12, 2023 Petitions have circulated against the city's plan to update infastructure of the downtown area.

Sierra Vista City Council approves decision to issue bonds to charter schools located in other areas

Aug 11, 2023 One charter school is located in Phoenix and the other is in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Transgender pride flags filled a Catalina Foothills School District Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Tucson judge certifies class action status for transgender birth certificate case

Aug 11, 2023 The decision was released Thursday, Aug. 10.

Triggering memories can help patients overcome cognitive impairments caused by a stroke or other brain-related issues.

Researchers find the brain can help solve its own memory issues

Aug 11, 2023 A study suggests relying less on external stimuli for patients suffering from stroke and other ailments.

Lightning flashes over the Tucson mountains as seen from Windy Point in the Santa Catalina mountains.

The Buzz: Lightning and Southern Arizona

Aug 11, 2023 As the monsoon hits our area, we look at why lightning is such a big part of those storms.

A local advocacy, No Jail Deaths, held a press conference ahead of Thursday's Blue-Ribbon Commission meeting to call for the end to a new jail on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at the Pima County Historic Courthouse.

"Profits over people:" protest ends Pima County meeting about new jail

Aug 10, 2023 The meeting lasted about four minutes.

People with the group No Labels hold signs during a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 18, 2011.

Arizona Democrats lose lawsuit looking to block No Labels Party

Aug 10, 2023 No Labels says it is seeking ballot access in many states and will run a bipartisan “unity ticket” for president “if the two parties select unreasonably divisive presidential nominees.”

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