Permitting timetable published for Southern Arizona critical minerals mine
The South32 Hermosa project is located in the Patagonia Mountains
Kamala Harris discusses commitment to Native communities during Arizona visit
The vice president met with Gila River youth leaders prior to her speech.
Governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies
Gov. Katie Hobbs says the rule will go into effect immediately
The Buzz: Tracing the Colorado River’s problems back for more than a hundred years
This week, we preview Thirst Gap, a new podcast from the team at NPR member station KUNC.
Grand Canyon gets $27.5 million federal grant for greener shuttle buses
The replacement project includes 30 new buses — 20 that run on compressed natural gas and 10 electric buses.
Man charged with two felony counts in connection with Douglas church fires
He could face up to 20-years in prison.
Diversity, Belonging and Celebration: Queer AF rocks Pride Month.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Southern Arizona Senior Pride serves Tucson's LGBTQIA+ elders; Marilyn Heins MD shares some lessons learned from losing her husband to Alzheimer’s Disease; and, Stories that Soar! brings some summer heat.
A great community, great downtown, and good beer: When a city and a sport intertwine
Maybe it's the years of battling a cross-town rival, or maybe it's the fact that a game blends beautifully with a natural environment. Whatever it is, a place can sometimes become intertwined in a competition.
Tucson state representative formally resigns
Andrés Cano is leaving for graduate school.
Arizona governor asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases
“The governor’s office should not interfere with the discretion of prosecutors in fulfilling their duties as elected officials,” said the attorneys’ letter sent to Hobbs late Monday.
Report: Shifting to EV fleets would save state, local governments millions
Arizona governments could save almost $283 million over the next 10 years if roughly 20,000 gasoline-powered light-duty vehicles in their fleets that are due to be retired were replaced with electric vehicles, according a recent report.
Get on your soap box: Bisbee Coaster Races return with rich history
The celebration featuring soap box derby-like cars typically attracts thousands.
Cochise College food pantry gets $30,000 grant
The funds will be used in-part to add cooking and nutrition workshops for students
Hiker dies while on 8-mile hike in triple-digit heat at Grand Canyon National Park
The victim’s name and hometown weren’t immediately released.
City of Phoenix to stop funding Mesa airport operation next year
Officials have issued notice to the CEO and board of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, which owns and operates the airport, that Phoenix will cease its membership on June 30, 2024.
