For the West’s drinking water, wildfire concerns linger long after smoke clears
Wildfires don’t just cause problems while they’re burning. For municipal drinking water systems, fires are felt for years after they’re snuffed out.
A country club for racing enthusiasts, Inde Motorsports Ranch ups its game
PHOENIX - Inde Motorsports Ranch, a 2.75-mile private road course in Willcox, is being resurfaced, among other surprises, to provide members with a one of a kind experience.
U.S. House, District 2: Ann Kirkpatrick puts health care at forefront
Kirkpatrick said the pandemic has been managed fairly well in Arizona, giving much of the credit to mayors and local efforts.
Court: Mailed Navajo ballots should not get extra time to be counted
WASHINGTON - Native Americans may face barriers to voting in general, but that is not enough to require that ballots mailed from the Navajo Nation get 10 extra days to be counted, a federal appeals court said Thursday.
Add COVID-19 to list of things driving Arizona teachers from jobs
WASHINGTON - Arizona schools have long struggled with teacher shortages but the problem was made worse this year by COVID-19, which has led to more teachers quitting or taking leave, school officials said.
As COVID-19 wreaks havoc on schedules, blowouts prevail in high school football
PHOENIX - The AIA’s 6A conference has seen 25 of 34 matchups won by 17 or more points. Blowouts prevail during pandemic.
In our ‘DNA’: Phoenix to host 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four
PHOENIX - The NCAA names Phoenix as the host of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
Proposition 208 proposes income surtax on high earners to fund education
Proposition 208 proposes a 3.5% income tax raise to increase funding for teachers, support staff and education programs.
U.S. House, District 1: Tiffany Shedd focuses on border security, tax cuts, health care
Tiffany Shedd is seeking election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, pushing for border security, tax cuts on small businesses and affordable health care.
Fire officials claim success in fighting COVID-19 while fighting fires
WASHINGTON - Battling wildfires while battling the COVID-19 pandemic "definitely added a new challenge" for Arizona fire officials this year, but it's a challenge many say they have met.
Goodbye, Columbus?: Arizona celebrates first Indigenous Peoples’ Day
WASHINGTON - After years of advocacy by tribal groups, Arizona on Monday celebrated its first Indigenous Peoples' Day, but the proclamation designating the day was just for this year and it still shared the calendar with Columbus Day.
Sharpshooters could target Grand Canyon bison by 2021 under herd plan
WASHINGTON - State and federal officials have agreed on a plan that includes bringing in volunteer sharpshooters to cut the number of bison on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, perhaps as early as next year.
