Thursday forecast: Temperatures rebound, will stay near average for the week
PHOENIX – A warm up continues across the state as high pressure builds in later this week
100 years: Grand Canyon National Park celebrates the past, prepares for the future
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE – As Grand Canyon National Park celebrates its centennial, staff members are promoting sustainability efforts that will preserve the park for generations to come, despite the challenges that increased traffic has brought.
Scientists downplay radiation threat from uranium ore stored at the Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON – Three buckets of uranium ore stored for years in a building at the Grand Canyon probably didn’t endanger visitors or park workers, scientists say, but a few other questions remain.
Arizona junior college baseball a proven feeder system to next level
PHOENIX – Junior college baseball players provide an immediate impact for teams as Arizona State and Grand Canyon work to keep local junior college talent in the state.
‘I have 100 percent trust’: Nico Mannion remains confident in commitment to Arizona
PHOENIX – Even after coaching changes, top Arizona basketball recruit Mannion reaffirms his commitment to Sean Miller, Arizona.
Find a lawyer: Arizona Bar’s online site matches clients, attorneys
PHOENIX – People can post their legal needs on the State Bar of Arizona’s Find-a-Lawyer online service to seek the right attorney for their needs. The pilot program is part of national trend to simplify the process of hiring an attorney to settle disputes.
Constitutional experts express concerns after Trump declares state of emergency
PHOENIX – President Trump declared a national state of emergency on Friday, and law experts are worried about the legality of the action as well as which statutory powers the president will seize.
Arizona reaction to Trump’s border emergency splits along party lines
WASHINGTON - Arizona lawmakers' reaction to President Donald Trump's declaration of a national border security emergency split along party lines, with Democrats calling it "fear-mongering" that sets "a dangerous precedent" while Republicans said the action is needed to "protect American lives."
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.
West Nile virus now is a permanent part of Arizona’s ecosystem, study finds
PHOENIX – A study from Northern Arizona University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute discovered the sometimes-fatal disease known as West Nile virus is in Arizona to stay. It also found that Maricopa County is a breeding ground for infestations in adjoining states.
Grand Canyon, other parks, to be reimbursed for funds spent in shutdown
WASHINGTON - The National Park Service will reimburse parks, like the Grand Canyon, that were forced to dip into local maintenance funds to stay open during the government shutdown. But critics say parks should never have had to use their own funding to stay open and worry about long-term effects.
Discussion of Arizona basketball unrest finds its way to Board of Regents meeting
TEMPE – Although many thought the storm surrounding the Arizona men’s basketball program had dissipated, new developments have put the program back in the national spotlight.
