Why there’s a legal fight to protect the native roundtail chub
The roundtail chub is a minnow native to Arizona. The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for not protecting it as an endangered species.
Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all its grocery stores over 7 years
PHOENIX – Kroger, which owns Fry’s Foods, will phase out plastic bags by 2025. It’s the most recent company to respond to the backlash against single-use plastics.
Treatment plant battles leaking sewage pipe, heavy metals that kill key microbes
NOGALES – A 70-year-old pipe that brings wastewater from Mexico to the U.S. is causing concerns for health and the environment.
With grant gone, Pima County sheriff hints he’ll need local dollars for border efforts
TUCSON – After the Pima County Board of Supervisors rejected to approve a federal grant aimed at border patrolling, Sheriff Mark Napier has to find another way to get funding for his department.
Photo essay: John McCain memorials and services
Sen. John McCain is remembered by family, friends and hundreds in Phoenix before his body lies in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
‘Go in peace’: Family, friends honor John McCain as Arizona icon
Close friends and family members gathered at the Arizona State Capitol Wednesday to honor Sen. John McCain in a private ceremony. “Imagining Arizona without John McCain is like picturing Arizona without the Grand Canyon,” Gov. Doug Ducey said.
Scenes from the Capitol: Arizonans say goodbye to Sen. John McCain
Hundreds of people paid their respects to Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday after a battle with brain cancer, at the Arizona Capitol rotunda.
Arizona desert bighorn sheep thrive with help of conservationists – and hunters
Protecting Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep has been successful, but conservationists know that while the sheep are tough, they're also fragile.
ASU broadens recruiting horizons with three from long range
TEMPE — A loud voice echoes at Arizona State’s basketball practice facility in the Weatherup Center, battling the constant squeak of sneakers and the bounce of basketballs.
