Final 100 miles of the Colorado highlight how badly the river is overtaxed
SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, Mexico – By the time the Colorado River reaches the border with Mexico, it’s pretty much spent. Ninety percent of the river’s water is used in the U.S., which has dramatic effects on northern Mexico.
Why are so many horses dying? Turf Paradise looks to find answers
PHOENIX – A spike in horse fatalities at Turf Paradise have left the track searching for answers.
In the land of coal, Navajo Nation looks to renewable energy
FLAGSTAFF – The Navajo Tribe has long been dependent on coal for good jobs, but its leaders now are embracing renewable energy sources, including solar.
Play ball: Diamondbacks open season with new look, on and off field
PHOENIX – The 2019 Major League Baseball season begins today and the Arizona Diamondbacks have undergone changes, both on the field and in the stands.
Hatchery near Flagstaff undergoes $3.3 million in renovations to raise trout in the desert
FLAGSTAFF – Sterling Springs Hatchery near Flagstaff is undergoing a $3.3 million renovation to repair old infrastructure, as well as add technology that will allow the facility to operate with less water, all in an effort to grow fish in the desert.
Arizona food banks prepare for possible government shutdown – again
PHOENIX – Food banks that helped furloughed federal employees learned lessons that will help if the government shuts down again.
Mannion attracts headlines but Pinnacle’s Brown turning heads, too
PHOENIX – Pinnacle’s Nico Mannion snags headlines but teammate Trent Brown turning heads, too.
Played among livestock, medicinal plants, ‘rez golf’ builds community among Navajo
LOW MOUNTAIN – “Rez golf,” played with secondhand clubs on rugged courses amid rocks, livestock and medicinal plants, is gaining popularity among Navajos.
Caught between DACA and ACA, Dreamer’s hopes for kidney transplant dim
PHOENIX - Paul, 21, has been waiting for a transplant since his kidneys stopped working at age 2, but the wait has been complicated by the fact that Paul, a DACA recipient. He has learned that immigration status doesn't determine your place on the transplant list, as much as your ability to pay.
Costly and nasty: Failure of Prop. 127 won’t stop renewable energy push, experts say
A California billionaire funneled millions of dollars to back renewable energy initiatives in Arizona and Nevada. Nevada’s passed. But in Arizona, that financial influence didn’t convince voters to say yes to following California’s renewable energy path.
Rookie Josh Rosen displays confidence, development in win
TEMPE – Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen showed both his confidence and ability to learn from the past in Arizona’s 18-15 win Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers.
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.
