Blowing dust rolls through the Maricopa area
Maricopa, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) — Parts of Pinal County were hit with dust Wednesday morning, causing headaches for commuters and travelers between Phoenix and Maricopa. Shortly after 11 a.m., a warning was issued for the west side of Sun Lake, not far from the town of Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Drivers have […]
Inflation impacts put Mohave County projects about $16 million over budget | Local News Stories
Mojave County’s capital improvement project is currently about $16 million over budget, officials said in a report filed with the county’s governing board this week. Inflation is accelerating in nearly every aspect of American commerce, even local government agencies are unaffected. According to Mojave County Chief Financial Officer Luke Mounian, capital improvement projects, infrastructure projects […]
Congressman wants more information about immigrant care impact on Yuma Regional Medical Center
YUMA, Ariz. (KAWC) – Rep. Raul Grijalva says he wants to learn more about the pressure immigration care is putting on Yuma Regional Medical Center. Grijalva spoke to KAWC on Tuesday about the recent fox news article It reports that the hospital is “on the verge of collapse” because of illegal immigration. In an interview […]
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Feb. 24-26
arizona news Has been updated: February 26, 2023 at 3:25 PM (Twitter photo/@YavapaiOEM) PHOENIX — Most of the valley got rain early Sunday. Here are some of the biggest news headlines in the Arizona news cycle over the weekend. Gentle showers blanket the valley.Snow in Northern and Southern Arizona Showers blanketed the valley overnight, and […]
Residents in Cochise County organize vote to establish water regulation
Kathleen Ferris studies water policy at Arizona State University. She knows all about her AMAs. “The benefits of attending an AMA depend on who you’re talking to,” says Ferris. “But for one thing, it means you can’t dig wells and pump as much groundwater as you want indefinitely.” If someone already pumped water in the […]
National Weather Service issues warning for Northern Arizona: snow and strong winds expected early morning today | Be Happy
photo courtesyKamkaew Villaisinuponunsplash Flagstaff, NWS, Arizona – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several areas of Northern Arizona through 6:00 AM (MST) this morning. The warning was issued at 259:00 (MST) on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Due to the expected snowfall and 40 mph gusts. Affected areas include Kaibab Plateau, […]
Pima County to use signs to dissuade panhandling at intersections
Pima County is preparing to put up signs at busy intersections to discourage begging. The sign reads: Say yes to supporting agencies that serve those in need. “ The move follows the recommendation of the county’s Small Business Commission, which advises the oversight board on policies affecting the local business community, said county administrator Jan […]
Prop. 469 to fund road improvements, including SR 347, headed for defeat
Proposition 469 was a half-cent sales tax to fund transportation in Pinal County, including the widening of State Route 347. Updated November 9, 2022 at 8:30 am. Pinal County voters who have been calling for improved transportation, especially the expansion and improvement of State Route 347, seem to have kept their voices to themselves. Wednesday […]
‘It’s a matter of life and death’: Only hospital in rural Arizona community closes
GREEN VALLEY, Arizona — The Santa Cruz Valley Hospital in Green Valley closed abruptly last week. Some former patients worry About what it means for people who need urgent care. Lisa Kogan is one of our former patients and knows all too well how important the hospital has been to the community. She recently broke […]
Leslie Hoffman, Arizona election official, on lies, harassment and quitting
Published July 18, 2022 at 6:13 a.m. Central Time 2022-07-18 06:13 6:13 July 18, 2022 morning There is no exact moment when Leslie Hoffman decided to quit her job as an election administrator in Arizona. But for the past two years, she’s had to contemplate a new reality in her job as the county recorder […]
