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Judge orders Phoenix to clean up large homeless encampment

Mar 28, 2023 The judge ruled that Phoenix is maintaining a “public nuisance” and city officials must show evidence at a July 10 hearing that they’re cleaning the area.

State looks for help combatting invasive snail

Mar 27, 2023 Apple snails were probably released by aquarium owners.

A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

UA releases security assessment outlining systemic safety issues

Mar 27, 2023 The report comes 168 days after President Robert Robbin's announcement of the external investigation.

FBI investigates rehab scams targeting Indigenous community

Mar 27, 2023 Bogus organizers defraud the government out of money meant to help people at their most vulnerable.

Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Family of slain UA professor file $9 million claim against the Arizona Board of Regents

Mar 26, 2023 The Arizona Board of Regents has 60 days to respond to the family’s claim. If they fail, the family will file a formal lawsuit.

A dust storm approaches Phoenix on Aug. 21, 2017.

Haboobs, swamp box and ki-yotes: Arizona residents favor protecting the ways they speak

Mar 26, 2023 These are some of the terms that one may hear during their time in State 48, and a majority of residents want to see them preserved.

Throwing the mud is the only way to get it to stick.

Volunteers throw mud to preserve an ancient artifact in Phoenix

Mar 25, 2023 Once a month, Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park encourages visitors to throw mud at a more than 800-year-old structure.

A set of wine glasses stand on a display table behind a tasting bar at Birds and Barrels Vineyards Rail Road tasting room in Willcox on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The business started shortly after owner Chad Preston finished his military service.

The Buzz: Arizona's growing wine industry

Mar 24, 2023 State lawmakers celebrate Arizona Wine Month as wine's place in the state's economy grows

President of the Professional Firefighters of Sierra Vista Chris Klasen (right) talks with a member of the public during Thursday’s city council meeting.

No deal on meet and confer with Sierra Vista firefighters

Mar 24, 2023 The city council voted 5-2 against the plan.

A male elegant trogon in Madera Canyon feasts on a caterpillar it picked off a tree.

New Film Focuses on the Unique Sky Islands of Arizona

Mar 24, 2023 Thousands of different species depend on this habitat

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva in the Arizona Public Media studios, Nov. 20, 2017.

Rep. Raul Grijalva reintroduces newly named Environmental Justice Act for All Act

Mar 23, 2023 The legislation was proposed on World Water Day.

Brown dog ticks are carriers of Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Arizona springtime brings concern about disease-carrying ticks

Mar 23, 2023 Experts are creating the state's first database for the parasitic pest.

Kari Lake during the watch party for Arizona Republicans at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch on Nov. 8, 2022.

Arizona court declines most of Lake's appeal over gov's race

Mar 22, 2023 The state’s highest court said a lower court had erroneously dismissed Lake’s claim challenging the application of signature verification procedures on early ballots in Maricopa County.