Environmental impact statement clears way for forest thinning
Approval of an environmental impact statement clearing the way for thinning 600,000 acres of Arizona forest is an important step toward reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires, U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick said.
Cronkite News: April 23, 2015
This episode of Cronkite News focuses on protests against the immigration reform bill, and how retail development near the Grand Canyon could harm the Colorado River.
Carlos Slim Helu: Arizona-Mexico relations yet to reach full potential
Self-made business tycoon Carlos Slim Helu, one of the world’s top three richest men, said Arizona and Mexico have yet to reach their relationship’s fullest potential. But it’s getting better.
Cronkite News: April 22, 2015
This episode of Cronkite News looks at Earth Day celebrations and how virtual reality is being used in Arizona classrooms.
Experts: Funding, staffing cuts undermining state’s water agency
In Arizona, there is hardly a more precious resource than water. That's why some water experts point with alarm to deep cuts in funding and staffing at the state agency tasked with overseeing it, especially after years of drought and with a shortage looming on the Colorado River.
Proposals to raise student costs meet little opposition at hearing
Issac Ortega, president of Associated Student of the University of Arizona, says students don’t relish the idea of having to spend more on a college education after deep state funding cuts to universities.
Cronkite News: April 21, 2015
This episode of Cronkite News explores the threat of the bird flu virus coming to Arizona, and how the Tempe Police Department is using new technology to study crime patterns.
Wildfire season outlook uncertain, but firefighters preparing for the worst
ORACLE - The baseball field at Mountain Vista School is dotted with yellow and green uniforms. But today the players are dozens of wildland firefighters preparing to save landscapes, property and perhaps their own lives.
Cronkite News: April 20, 2015
In this episode of Cronkite News, the Arizona Board of Regents holds a public forum on tuition increases and Education Supt. Diane Douglas plans a statewide tour on education.
Cronkite News: April 17, 2015
In this episode of Cronkite News, a group aims to put marijuana legalization on the state ballot, Phoenicians speak out against flight path changes at Sky Harbor and a Gilbert fish spa appeals its case to the Supreme Court.
Cronkite News: April 16, 2015
Cronkite News looks takes a look into the use of palm oil and the effects it has on the environment, the city's plan to sue the FAA, and revisits a recovering heroin addict.
Cronkite News en Español, April 9, 2015
Cronkite News en Español focuses on the proposed act called “Grow America” in which used car dealerships and car rental businesses will be obligated to let consumers know if a vehicle being purchased has been part of a recall effort.
