Hearing over water transfer in La Paz county takes place in Phoenix

Yuma County and City of Yuma Participate in Joint Lawsuit Regarding Ongoing River Transfer YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – Wednesday was the first public hearing in a lawsuit involving both the city of Yuma and Yuma County to try to stop Colorado River water from being diverted to central Arizona. In December, both Yuma County […]

Samuel Bateman used jail phone to inappropriately communicate with kids, court docs say

Arizona ‘self-proclaimed prophet’ with more than 20 wives, including minors, accused of blackmailing government witnesses and using prison phones to have ‘overtly sexual conversations’ with children has been indicted, federal court documents say. Prosecutors allege Samuel Rappery Bateman, leader of a Fundamental Church chapter of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, repeatedly abused […]

9 Most Beautiful Cities In New Mexico

With breathtaking sun-kissed landscapes, vast and rugged terrain, and a wild and pristine look, New Mexico is arguably one of the most charming states in the country. New Her Mexico’s landscape is dotted with numerous breathtaking national parks, several historic sites, and lush dark forests. Another highlight of New Mexico is the spectacular skies. “Elsewhere […]

Valley fever cases ride high for second year

The last two years on record have recorded a number of cases of Valley Fever hit rate not seen since 2012. latest data report There were about 11,500 confirmed cases in both 2020 and 2021, compared with a record high of about 13,000 in 2012 and about 16,500 in 2011, according to a study released […]

Senate Passes Bill Protecting Abortion, Gender-Affirming Health Care |

Senate passes reproductive/gender-affirming healthcare bill rear nearly 3 hours of discussion (around 12:23 p.m.) And yesterday the Republican amendment failed, and the state Senate passed it yesterday by a vote of 23-15 House Bill 7, the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Freedom of Health Act, sends the bill back to the House to agree to the amendments […]

Pima County opening new Tucson site for migrant services

Pima County has consolidated some of its services for asylum seekers from several hotels into one designated location on Drexel Road near Interstate 19. The county board of overseers voted 4-1 on Tuesday to provide Catholic Community Services in Southern Arizona with a hospitality center for temporary respite and services to legal asylum seekers and […]

West expereinces 58% decline in winter monarch

The Xerces Society’s New Year’s report shows that the western monarch butterfly population has fallen significantly below average, with a population of about 116,758 monarch butterflies. Seasonal mortality, primarily due to winter weather and predation, has hovered between about 35-49% during the last six winters.of Estimates for 2022-2023 show a 58% decline This is above […]

Candidates for Yavapai College Governing Board Announced

Audio of the article was made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. Production of Talking Glass Media. Yavapai County Schools Superintendent Tim Carter has filled a vacancy on the Yavapai College District Steering Committee for District 3 (Sedona, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, and surrounding areas) to replace retired Dr. Paul Chevalier. Announced. Setting a historic […]

Groundwater Awareness Week Program/Hike – CANCELED – Geology – Events

A groundwater awareness program plus hike around Palm Lake and riverside. In recognition of Groundwater Awareness Week, join Ranger Kevin for an informative program about the important connections between desert rivers (including the Hassayampa River) and groundwater. Informal program will be followed by a hike around Palm Lake and along the Hassayampa River. Please […]