The Buzz: how dual language immersion is for everyone
We’re heading back to school to understand Arizona's various English language learning models and how dual language immersion is coming under fire.
Air Force wants Davis-Monthan AFB to house new unit
The new wing will replace the retiring A-10s.
Mojave County rejects proposal to hand-count ballots in 2024 elections
Prior to the vote, Mohave County Elections Director Allen Tempert told the board that hand counting ballots for upcoming elections would require hiring more than 245 new workers.
Survey: Young Arizona voters more engaged, informed than earlier generations
51% of those voters spent time researching a candidate or issue before casting a ballot and that they tend to be more politically active online than in person.
‘We’re not the place’: Yuma County residents fight hazardous waste permit
Many Yuma residents want to stop the county from approving the proposal, saying they’re worried about toxic chemicals potentially contaminating their air, land and water.
Ballot question to remove Douglas AMA is thrown out
Cochise County officials said a lawsuit brought by the EDF forced the decision.
Court settlement includes meaningful border wall changes for wildlife
A settlement between the Biden administration and environmental groups stipulates changes to the border wall that are a win for Southern Arizona wildlife, including larger connectivity passages and environmental impact studies.
Hobbs announces more than $41 million in state funds to Cochise County for border security
The funds came from the state's border security fund
Cochise Supervisors' quest for conducting 100% hand count continues in court
The board appealed the previous ruling that prevented the board from hand-counting all the ballots in the 2022 General Election
Migrant encounters drop during first month since end of Title 42
Despite concerns that the end of Title 42 would bring an influx of migrants, the number of apprehensions continue to drop, in Arizona and across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Mayes says Horne cannot modify English language learning models
The opinion comes as some schools across Arizona begin their semester this week.
Bisbee City Hall heading towards reconstruction
The city manager said that inflation and supply chain issues contributed to delays
Cities looking to increase employee wages in budgets for new fiscal year
The goal is to make salaries more competitive and help retain employees
Navajo witnesses clash over government’s Chaco Canyon mining ban
A new 20-year moratorium on drilling and mining within 10 miles of the Chaco Canyon tramples on tribal sovereignty and denies Navajo badly needed royalty payments, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren told lawmakers.
Attorney says there is no conspiracy tied to decision to move Kari Lake's legal appeal to Pima County
The move is based on a new Arizona law.
