Democratic Gov Announces That He Will Veto School Choice Program

Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday that he will issue an item veto on school choice proposals to push the state budget through the finish line. Shapiro vetoed after Democratic Rep. Matt Bradford informed the governor that the Pennsylvania Student Success Award Program (PASS) did not have enough support in the state legislature to […]

Discovery Station: World Snake Day! – Animals – Events

Celebrate World Snake Appreciation Day with Ranger Kevin and some animal ambassadors! Click program title for more details. Learn all about our ssssuper sssspecial friendsssss at the World Snake Day Discovery Station. Bring your questions and your curiosity. Come chat with Ranger Kevin about our native Sonoran Desert snakes while exploring a range of snake artifacts. Find […]

China’s Latest Move Could Send Electronic Prices Skyrocketing For Americans

China’s announcement to impose export controls on two specific minerals could have dramatic and far-reaching implications for U.S. consumers amid growing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. . Chinese officials on Monday announced export restrictions on germanium and gallium after U.S. officials chose to impose restrictions on exports of advanced computer chips to China […]

Creatures of the Morning Hike – Animals – Events

Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning walk in search of morning-active animals. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 2-mile hike on the Rock Peak Wash Trail. The hike will be on the easy, but sandy, terrain of a desert wash. We will be on the lookout for […]

Republican Gov Calls Special Session To Push Abortion Restrictions

Republican Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa called a special Congress on Wednesday to advance abortion regulations in the state, according to a press release. Reynolds’ effort began after the state’s Supreme Court failed in mid-June to reinstate Iowa’s 2018 Fetal Heart Rate Act, which limits abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Reynolds said the […]

US Navy Intervenes As Iranian Vessel Fires Shots In Attempt To Seize Tankers

The US Navy said in a statement Wednesday that it had stopped Iran from seizing two commercial oil tankers off the coast of Oman after multiple shots were fired at one of the targeted tankers. An Iranian ship sank the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker TRF Moss at 1 a.m. local time Wednesday, but escaped when […]

What to do with a lost or found pet in Maricopa County

Phoenix — July 4th is one of the busiest times of the year for finding lost pets. What if I lose or find my pet? Maricopa County provides the following hints: lost pet report lost pet Go to Maricopa County stray animal map tool. The map allows residents to proactively post where dogs and cats […]

Grand Canyon hiker dies in extreme heat

Grand Canyon National Park (WJW) – The National Park Service and the Mojave County Coroner are investigating the death of a hiker believed to have died in extreme heat. US park rangers received a distress signal in the Tweep section of Grand Canyon National Park on July 2nd. ‘No sense of urgency’: Says man who […]

YCSO informs community of Level 2 sex offender

YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has issued a Level 2 Sex Offender Notice to the Yuma community in this area. William Anderson, 60, was told he lived on Block 13,200 on East 40th Street in Yuma, according to the YCSO. YCSO also stated that Anderson is 6ft 1in tall, […]