Legacy Ranchers Worry About Solar Industry Turning Farmland into a ‘Dust Bowl’
Impact of Solar Farms on Arizona Ranchers In Arizona, local ranchers are experiencing significant challenges as solar companies clear out traditional farmland. This has left the land barren while these companies push for what they call green solutions to the US energy crisis, according to several ranchers. Close to Joseph City, ranchers have found themselves […]
Calm Thursday evening expected after dust storm in Arizona
Phoenix Evening Weather Update Phoenix – The valley experienced a tranquil Thursday evening, thanks to persistent cloud cover from the morning that helped stabilize the atmosphere. Tonight and Tomorrow: If storm runoff reaches the valley, there might be a storm or two overnight. Temperatures are expected to drop into the late 70s by Friday morning. […]
Woman in Labor During Dust Storm at Burning Man Festival Sparks Homicide Investigation
Unexpected Birth at Burning Man Festival A woman gave birth unexpectedly on Wednesday during the 2025 Burning Man Music Festival in Black Rock City, Nevada. Interestingly, she didn’t even realize she was pregnant until just before the birth. Maureen O’Reilly, a registered nurse with 25 years of experience, played a key role in safely delivering […]
Greg Abbott Shrugs Off Crockett’s ‘Governor Hot Wheels’ Joke, Says Democrats Will Be Left ‘In The Dust’
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appeared on “Hanity” Tuesday evening, calling Democrat Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett “Governor Hot Wheels.” Abbott said that when he comes at the election, Democrats will be left “in the dust.” In a human rights campaign speech Monday evening, Crockett took the stage to criticize the Republican leaders of her state, […]
‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Dozens Dead Across Six States After Tornadoes, Wildfires, Dust Storms
Reports have cleaned parts of the United States, blew tornadoes and sandstorms, sparking wildfires, killing at least 34 people in six states. According to CBS News, the massive storm system, with winds reaching 80 mph, was projected to clean more than 100 million strong areas, from the Canadian border to Texas. It caused winter conditions […]
Maricopa County Air Quality Department Issues Dust Control Tips for
Fall has arrived in the Maricopa County desert, bringing the annual ritual of overseeding with winter ryegrass closer. But before local businesses and residents fire up their lawnmowers and send blades flying, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is urging everyone to step up dust prevention measures to protect the area's lungs and the […]
Flagstaff artist paints with earth gathered from all over the world — and space dust, too
Local artist Ulrike Arnold paints with earth, traveling from her homes in Flagstaff and Germany to collect earth from trips around the world, including Iceland and Australia. Her latest work, “The One World Painting,” is a nearly 30-foot-tall canvas in the shape of an exclamation point, painted with materials from the six continents and the […]
Dust storm warnings issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a dust storm warning for Maricopa County until 8:15 p.m. on July 25. The dust wall stretched from near Estrella Sailport to near Freeman, six miles southwest of Bighorn, and was moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazards include visibility less than a quarter mile with wind gusts exceeding 40 […]
Dust storm warning issued for Maricopa County Here’s what to know
The National Weather Service has issued a Dust Storm Warning for Maricopa County effective July 21 at 4:22 PM. The warning will end on July 21 at 6 PM. At 4:51 p.m., a wall of dust was moving south at 30 mph along a line stretching from near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station to […]
Donald Trump Jr Tells MSNBC Reporter To ‘Get Out Of Here’ During RNC Floor Dust Up
“Get the hell out of here,” Donald Trump Jr. told an MSNBC reporter during a live broadcast of the Republican National Convention on Monday in response to a question about “family separation” under the Trump administration. The incident occurred during a roll call at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to formally nominate former President […]