Detailed look: Patagonia mining project increasing operations as it gets ready for “essential mineral” production
Patagonia Mine Operations Set to Expand Patagonia, Arizona – A significant private investment is gearing up for full operation in southern Arizona. The Hermosa Mine, located in the Patagonia Mountains and owned by the Australian firm South32, is preparing to add more workers as it aims to be fully operational by 2027. The mine focuses […]
Farmers in Arizona get ready for additional water reductions due to the drought in the West.
Challenges for Farmers in Yuma Amid Water Cuts Yuma, Arizona, is known for the Colorado River, which provides essential water for farms supplying winter vegetables to the U.S. However, with Lake Mead currently at just 31% of its capacity and impending water reductions, farmers in the area are confronting significant challenges to sustain this vital […]
Tennessee governor ready to deploy National Guard to D.C. for police control
Tennessee Governor Expresses Willingness to Send National Guard Troops to D.C. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stated on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s federal law enforcement is prepared to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. as part of an ongoing federal operation there. Lee mentioned a conversation he had with Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, indicating […]
People near Sedona and Payson get ready to leave as several fires rage throughout the state.
Wildfires have charred vast areas across Arizona this season, significantly impacting well-known landmarks in the Grand Canyon. Multiple fires are still active as crews focus on containing the Dragon Bravo fire, which is raging on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Another blaze, known as the Woods fire, flared up near Sedona on August […]
How the US Military Is Getting Ready for the Harsh Realities of Drone Warfare
The U.S. military is gearing up for the harsh realities of drone warfare, and it’s happening relatively close to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, about 900 miles away. In late July, the Army launched “Project FlyTrap” at Camp Kosciuszko in Poland. This initiative focuses on testing various counter-drone technologies. The Army aims to explore all […]
Get ready for the 2025 monsoon: Sandbag distribution sites in Santa Cruz and Pima County
Punching Bag Preparation for the 2025 Monsoon in Tucson Residents in Tucson, Arizona, are gearing up for the 2025 Monsoon season, which is expected to bring thunderstorms. In response, communities in Santa Cruz and Pima counties are providing safe and free punching bags. In Santa Cruz County, locals can obtain free sand and bags, but […]
Zeldin and Trump Get Ready to Challenge EPA Endangerment Finding
EPA’s 2009 “Danger Discovery” Under Threat The Trump administration is moving toward revoking the EPA’s 2009 “danger discovery,” which is considered by some to be one of the most unscientifically regulated frameworks in recent years. This development, reported recently, follows when the Environmental Protection Agency made a plan to abandon foundational federal climate policies that […]
Bryce fire is 29 percent contained, residents back to READY status.
Eden – As of Tuesday morning, the fire was reported to be at 29% containment, covering 3,137 acres. Fire activity was minimal on Monday, though some areas without fuel continued to burn. Crews have been patrolling the boundaries, monitoring the situation as the team worked to strengthen the containment lines. On the north/northeast side, the […]
Maricopa County residents urged to forgo personal fireworks and get pets ready for July 4
Maricopa County Urges Caution for July 4th Celebrations This upcoming July 4th weekend, Maricopa County is encouraging residents to be mindful of air quality by reducing activities that generate pollution. Following a series of dusty days, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality warning earlier this week. According to Ali Halpert from […]
Education Savings Accounts under the CHOOSE Act are now fully funded and ready for recipients in 2025-2026.
Since the beginning of January, when the application for ACT became available, almost 37,000 public school students and families in home education programs have signed up, gaining access to fundraising opportunities. According to Governor Kay Ivey, the Educational Savings Account (ESA) created by The Choose Act is now fully funded for use during the 2025-2026 […]