New Public Art, Beautification Projects Planned for 2024
This bi-annual grant program awards up to $4,500 for streetscape art and beautification. The City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts and Science is starting the new year strong with hopes of completing more than 18 art and beautification projects in 2024. From large-scale initiatives like Aspen Niche and the Indigenous and Multicultural Representation Sculpture Exhibition to […]
U.N. experts express alarm over Alabama’s planned execution via nitrogen hypoxia
on wednesday, Expert The United Nations (UN) has expressed concern about anticipated executions by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama and called on state and federal authorities to halt the practice. Alabama plans to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith on January 25 using nitrogen hypoxia, an untested method that has never been used to carry out the death […]
Joint hearing set for national monument planned for greater Grand Canyon watershed | Local News Stories
KINGMAN — Arizona’s three legislative commissions will hold joint hearings Monday in Kingman to discuss the U.S. Department of the Interior’s proposed Burj Nwabjo Ita Kukuveni Grand Canyon National Monument. The hearing will include members of the Arizona Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water, the House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water, […]
County to vote on zoning change as commercial development planned for SR95 | Local News Stories
A new commercial development is planned on the lot at the corner of Chenoweth Drive and Route 95, but the Mojave County Board of Supervisors must first approve the land rezoning. Land plots scheduled for development are classified as residential recreation zones. A vote of the Mojave County Board of Supervisors should change its designation […]
Newsom-DeSantis debate is on, planned for November on Fox
A year after California Governor Gavin Newsom abandoned the challenge, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis picked it up. The Newsom vs. DeSantis debate has begun. DeSantis appeared on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show Wednesday night and accepted Newsom’s request for a discussion. It is scheduled to air on TV this fall. “Well, I’m the game. Let’s […]
Abortion Advocates Attack Pro-Lifers Outside Planned Parenthood Clinic
At least one pro-life demonstrator was attacked while standing outside a family planning clinic during an event in Washington DC on Saturday. A man in a blue and orange shirt is seen attacking a member of the Progressive Anti-Abortion Alliance (PAAU) on the sidewalk, according to the video. Posted PAAU founder Teresa Bukovinak said on […]
Fourth of July activities, fireworks planned in Apache Junction
The City of Apache Junction’s annual Independence Day celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 4th at Superstition Shadows Park at 1091 W. Southern Ave. The day begins with the annual Independence Day volleyball tournament at the Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center at 1091 W. Southern Ave. Registration for the free tournament opens at 7:15am. Seats […]
‘Provocative And Inflammatory’: Google Reportedly Moves Planned Drag Show With ‘Peaches Christ’ After Petition
Google is to change the venue of an upcoming drag show featuring an artist called “Peaches Christ” after a petition from an employee accusing the company of promoting religious discrimination, reports Tuesday said. was decided. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Google sponsors a series of Pride-related events, typically near our […]
Supreme Court Throws Out Decision Preventing South Carolina From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has stayed a lower court ruling blocking South Carolina from defunding family planning programs and has remanded the case back to the lower court for rehearing. Scotas the judge ruled On Tuesday, Carr v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic will be remanded to lower court following a 7-2 […]
Protest derails planned celebration of 20-year ban on oil drilling
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Harland, this was supposed to be a homecoming of sorts. Her agency has spent months hosting public meetings and discussing with Native American leaders about curbing the pace of oil and gas development on the Sun River. Protection of the Juan Basin and its […]
