House OKs bill giving tribes more control over mineral resources
WASHINGTON - The House approved a bill Thursday that aims to streamline the process of licensing energy projects on tribal lands, by shortening the time for federal approvals and limiting public comment on environmental impacts.
Cronkite News: Oct. 8, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News focuses on how the memory of a fatal Border Patrol agent shooting continues to haunt Nogales three years later.
Arizona health panel works to raise awareness on pediatric autoimmune disorder
Too many children suffering from neurological autoimmune disorders lack access to resources to correctly diagnose them, a state lawmaker contends.
JP Morgan Chase provides $100K grant boost local business exports to Mexico
Days after officials reached one of the most ambitious international trade deals in history, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton on Thursday unveiled a plan that aims to make metro Phoenix a major player in foreign trade.
Cronkite News: Oct. 7, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News explores the effectiveness of police body cameras and how Arizona has one of two hospitals that help airline crews handle in-flight medical emergencies.
Arizona school district makes a dramatic advancement in water conservation
When the sprinklers come on in the Washington Elementary School District, you can bet the soil needs a drink.
Popular daily fantasy league sites restricted in Arizona
After six years of playing fantasy football with out-of-state relatives, Amber Salisbury was excited when her brother in Texas invited her to play FanDuel, a daily fantasy sports website offering cash prizes.
Bike in Tempe promotes bicycle riding with new, safe routes
TEMPE - Bike riders in Tempe are looking for ways to safely move around town.
Cronkite News: Oct. 6, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News focuses on a bus strike rally in Phoenix and how millennials are finding it better to buy homes than rent.
Monarch butterflies face threats on both sides of the border
SCOTTSDALE – From deforestation in Mexico to a dwindling food supply in the U.S., Monarch butterflies face threats on both sides of the border.
Phoenix bus drivers protest contract offer at City Hall
NOTE: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a Valley Metro spokeswoman criticized in a statement attributed to a union leader. The statement was made about Valley Metro spokeswoman Maria Hyatt. Phoenix bus drivers marched through City Hall Tuesday morning to protest the latest contract offer from the company that manages a portion of city bus routes.
