Navajo tribal members want to keep Grand Falls closed. So far, they’re going it alone
Michel Marisco/KJZZ The road to the Grand Falls parking lot is currently barricaded. Until last month, tourists flocked to the swirling muddy waters of Grand Falls, a popular landmark just off the grid in northern Arizona. Navajo locals have closed it to non-tribe members. Now they are trying to keep it closed. On a recent […]
Tinaja Wildfire reaches approximately 50% contained, 328 acres Tuesday
The location of the Tinaja fire is south of Ruby Road, according to the latest information from the Coronado National Forest Service. Update Tuesday, April 11, 11:05 PM — As of Tuesday morning, the Tinaja wildfires are burning about 328 acres south of Ruby Road and west of Sycamore Canyon, according to the Coronado National […]
YCSO 911 dispatchers celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The second week of April each year, telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honored. This week-long event is a time to celebrate and appreciate the “headset heroes” who respond to emergency calls. Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) dispatcher Brad Burch says his job is to keep calm in […]
Community turns out for USFS meeting on proposed mining | Williams-Grand Canyon News
WILLIAMS, Arizona — On March 29, many community members flocked to the Williams High School cafeteria to ask questions to the U.S. Forest Service and express concerns about proposed mining activity at Bill Williams Mountain. Emotions were heightened by some residents who expressed their deep ties to the mountains and the potential environmental and cultural […]
Maricopa County investigation into printer issues during 2022 election finds “equipment failure” at fault
(CNN) An independent investigation conducted by former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor found that several Maricopa County precincts had problems with printers that prevented some ballots from being properly scanned on-site on Election Day. The culprit was found to be old printers and long ballots printed on heavier paper. 2022. An independent investigation […]
UArizona researchers to help track deadly fungus in Arizona wastewater
Rosemary Brandt, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences today Beyond COVID-19, the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture has expanded its wastewater monitoring program to help communities address other public health concerns, such as influenza. Respiratory syntactic virus known as RSV. And now the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris. Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert […]
Editorial: Our Lady of Guadalupe receiving new roof
Photo by Mike Bibb: Workers remove old trusses and roof decking from Our Lady Mission of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Solomons. Protective plywood panels cover large stained-glass windows. digit Mike Bibb After decades and decades – no one seems to know how long – Solomon’s Mission Our Lady of Guadalupe has finally received a new […]
Discover the Longest Bridge in Arizona – A 2,199 Feet Behemoth
↓ Keep reading to see this great video In Arizona, the adjacent bridge sits next to an engineering marvel known as the Roosevelt Dam. Built over 100 years ago, the bridge is a piece of history with a unique design. Moreover, it is in a wonderful setting that attracts locals and tourists alike. Discover Arizona’s […]
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb enters U.S. Senate race to challenge Kyrsten Sinema
Republican Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb announced On Tuesday, he’s running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Kirsten Cinema. Lam will be the first Republican to participate in the 2024 election, but likely the last. He won the Democratic Party in 2018, but Cinema, who left that party last year to become an […]
On the clock: Philadelphia Eagles draft preview | National
Howie Roseman has two first-round picks in the 2023 draft, and the architect of the NFC-champion Eagles has spent his time low-key in free agency. According to Roseman, the theme of the offseason will be balance and continue building what lies behind Philadelphia’s established core. Age could be a consideration as Roseman looks for new […]
