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deaths, Arizona, kayak, rescues, drought, Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Arizona, Mexico, Rocky Mountains, precipitation
Mar 16, 2023

Scientists: Largest US reservoirs moving in right direction

Parts of California are under water, the Rocky Mountains are bracing for more snow, flood warnings are in place in Nevada, and water is being released from some Arizona reservoirs to make room for an expected bountiful spring runoff.

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Mar 16, 2023

Train hauling corn syrup derails near Topock; no injuries

A freight train carrying corn syrup - not hazardous materials - derailed in western Arizona, near the state's border with California and Nevada, BNSF Railway said.

death row, execution, Arizona Supreme Court, Rushing
Mar 15, 2023

Hobbs blasted for plans to defy execution order

Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing heavy pushback from a victim's sister and a powerful county prosecutor for her plans to defy a court order to execute a prisoner next month for his conviction in a 2002 killing.

border crossings, Border Patrol, Biden, Trump, Mexico, migrants
Mar 15, 2023

Sharp drop in illegal border crossings continues in February

A sharp drop in illegal border crossings along the Southwest border that started in January after the Biden administration announced stricter immigration measures continued into February, the administration announced Wednesday.

Grand Canyon, water, National Park Service, Transcanyon Waterline, Grand Canyon Village Area, South Rim
Mar 15, 2023

Grand Canyon National Park planning a $208M waterline repair

A $208 million multi-year repair is planned for the Transcanyon Waterline that supplies water for the local community and millions of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park.

Mar 14, 2023

Senate votes to exempt new businesses from having to pay state taxes

Starting a new business? Arizona lawmakers apparently want to help you succeed.

diversity, inclusion, Scottsdale Unified School District, school board, White Nationalist
Mar 14, 2023

Two bills attacking so-called ‘culture war’ issues await final votes

Two measures dealing with what could be considered "culture war'' issues await a final vote in the state Senate.

Gallego, Sinema, Congress, election, banks
Mar 14, 2023

Gallego slams Sinema over 2018 bank deregulation vote

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego slammed independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Tuesday for backing a bank deregulation bill he says contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, highlighting Sinema's Wall Street ties as he campaigns for her seat.

Lake, Hobbs, Fontes, Maricopa County, election contest
Mar 14, 2023

Attorneys urge Supreme Court to dismiss Lake’s elections claims

Attorneys for Katie Hobbs, Adrian Fontes and Maricopa County are urging the justices of the Arizona Supreme Court to send Kari Lake packing in her latest -- and possibly last -- bid to overturn the results of the 2022 gubernatorial race.

school counselors, Hamilton High School
Mar 14, 2023

School advocates fear losing counselors as funding set to expire

Hamilton High School in Chandler brought on extra counselors and social workers when the school, along with other schools across the country, received federal funding during the pandemic, but that some of that money is set to expire this year.

river, drought, Salt River, Sustainable Water Network
Mar 14, 2023

‘Where’s The River?’ event calls attention to Arizona’s depleted waterways

Environmental activist Lynda Person is inviting the public to bring kayaks and water toys to an informational event called “Where’s the River?” near 40th Street and University Drive today.

inmate, Buckeye, state prison, homicide
Mar 14, 2023

Prison escapee in southwestern Arizona now back in custody

A prison inmate who walked off during work duty in San Luis was taken into custody Tuesday at a hotel in south Phoenix.

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