DeSantis in Sierra Vista, announces interstate partnership to train law enforcement

The partnership includes sharing training programs developed by the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida National Guard’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force with law enforcement agencies across the country. Canyon County, Idaho Sheriff Kieran Donoghue has accused the Biden administration and the Secretary of Homeland Security of lying to the public and complicity in dealing with criminal […]

Judge allows continued environmental lawsuit over Interstate 11 routes near Tucson

A lawsuit by environmental groups over proposed Interstate 11 in southern Arizona continues after a federal district judge dismissed arguments as federal officials tried to dismiss some of the challenges last week. is what happened. Last April, four Tucson-based environmental groups — the Sonoran Desert Conservation Coalition, the Center for Biodiversity, the Friends of the […]

Judge Rules Arizona Lawsuit Challenging Interstate 11 Will Move Forward

Tucson Arizona — A federal judge has denied the government’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a conservation group challenging the Federal Highway Administration’s approval of an Interstate 11 route option. The proposed 280-mile highway will run between Nogales and Wickenburg, Arizona. “This is good news for Arizona’s public lands and wildlife, and for […]

Arizona Interstate 11 project still has a chance

by Howard Fishercapitol media services PHOENIX — A challenge to the planned construction of the 280-mile Interstate 11 project from Nogales to Wickenburg has overcome a significant legal challenge.In the new ruling, U.S. District Court Judge John Hinderaker dismissed the Federal Highway Administration and the Arizona Department of Transportation’s argument that legal challenges were premature. […]

Judge lets environmentalists’ challenge to Interstate 11 proceed

A challenge to the planned construction of the 280-mile Interstate 11 project from Nogales to Wickenburg has overcome a significant legal challenge. In the new ruling, U.S. District Court Judge John Hinderaker dismissed the Federal Highway Administration and the Arizona Department of Transportation’s argument that legal challenges were premature. Federal agencies have argued that no […]

Report: Proposed Interstate 11 Would Worsen Arizona’s Water Crisis

Tucson Alice.— Plans for Interstate 11 through Arizona will cause dramatic population growth and unsustainable increases in water demand, according to a new report. deadpool highwayA report released today by the Center for Biodiversity analyzes seven growth areas using government population and water use estimates. Future development officials say it justifies building a 480-mile north-south […]

Kuna Man Struck and Killed on Interstate

UPDATE: BOISE, Idaho (KLIX) – A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night after running onto the road and being struck on an interstate in Boise. Officers responded to a 20-year-old male connector (I184) at approximately 6:18 p.m., according to the Idaho State Police. He was initially reported to be from Boise, but according to the Ada […]