Sky rivers: A new scale categorizes power of crucial atmospheric flows
By Jordan Evans | Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
LA JOLLA, Calif. – Researchers with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have created a new scale to characterize atmospheric rivers, based upon their intensity and potential impacts.
Supreme Court to hear appeal of double-murderer on Arizona’s death row
By Vandana Ravikumar | Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court will be asked Wednesday to consider whether a jury should hear double-murderer James McKinney's argument that trauma from a "horrific" childhood must be considered when weighing the death penalty. The ruling could affect as many as 19 others on death row.
Navajos express mixed opinions on Trump impeachment probe
By Chelsea Hofmann | Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019
WINDOW ROCK – Cronkite News reporters Jordan Elder and Chelsea Hofmann traveled to the capital of the Navajo Nation to find out what citizens there thought about the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
What’s next? As women’s wrestling grows, the landscape of opportunities changes
By Sarah Farrell | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
TEMPE – The opportunities for young female wrestlers to keep training after high school continue to grow as the sport gains popularity in the United States.
More rain expected this week, but temperatures will be seasonal
By Jordan Evans | Monday, Dec. 2, 2019
PHOENIX – A fast-moving storm will move across the state by midweek, aiding rain chances and keeping temperatures near normal.
Arctic to Arizona: NAU professor explains how climate change affects everyone
By Chelsea Hofmann | Monday, Dec. 2, 2019
FLAGSTAFF – Northern Arizona University professor Ted Schuur discusses climate change in light of the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Cold turkey: Chilly and wet Thanksgiving expected across Arizona
By Jordan Evans | Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019
PHOENIX – Rain and snow will be the theme for Thanksgiving this year as a series of storm systems barrels over Arizona.
Rain, lower temperatures will mean umbrellas and coats this week
By Jordan Evans | Monday, Nov. 18, 2019
PHOENIX – A series of storm systems will move across Arizona by Tuesday, increasing rain chances and decreasing temperatures.
Leftover pumpkins feed hungry animals instead of landfills
By James Carr | Friday, Nov. 8, 2019
PHOENIX – Every year after Halloween, pumpkins get thrown in the trash, but MacDonald's Ranch finds better uses for leftovers from their pumpkin patch.
Rain chances return this week; temperatures to stay elevated
By Jordan Evans | Monday, Nov. 4, 2019
PHOENIX – A weak storm will move across Arizona midweek, increasing rain chances on Wednesday. Temperatures remain above normal through the weekend.
No falling back: Why does Arizona opt out of daylight saving?
By Madeline Nelson | Friday, Nov. 1, 2019
PHOENIX – When most people throughout the county adjust their watches, Arizona doesn’t. Why doesn’t Arizona participate in daylight saving time?
Arizona recycling programs are in trouble, thanks to residential contamination
By Jordan Evans | Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019
PHOENIX – Recycling programs across Arizona are in jeopardy as contamination from residents and tariffs from China remain in place.