Lessons from rattlesnake class in the American Southwest
The first thing students learn is that basically everything they thought they knew about rattlesnakes is a myth.
Department of Defense awards $20 million to South32 for accelerated manganese production
Funding aims to boost domestic supply and expedite ore delivery by up to two years at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia.
Efforts to expand Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, and create the Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson Tellers of Tales, a story from Nooshie Motaref, and a story from Penelope Starr
The Buzz: Helping those who would otherwise be homeless
We highlight two efforts aimed at getting people off the streets in southern Arizona
Rep. Grijalva calls for extension of public scoping period for Hermosa Mine Project
He emphasizes importance of language inclusivity in a letter to the US Forest Service.
US border arrests fall in April, bucking usual spring increase as Mexico steps up enforcement
U.S. officials have largely attributed the decline to more enforcement in Mexico.
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
The Navajo Nation has one of the largest single outstanding claims in the Colorado River basin and will vote soon on the measure in a special session.
Judge tosses Republican lawsuit that sought to declare Arizona’s elections manual invalid
Two other lawsuits challenging the manual are still alive in a county court.
AZ state legislature attempts to stop California regulation on trucking fleets
The legislature, along with 16 other states, argue the regulation violates the Constitution's Commerce Clause.
AZ Supreme Court puts 1864 abortion ban enforcement on hold
The court is wating another 90 days before the near-total abortion ban goes into effect.
Forest Service begins public scoping period for South32 Hermosa Mine Project
If approved the mine will supply zinc and manganese.
The Buzz: Large corporate homeownership and housing prices
As the cost to rent or buy a home in Southern Arizona skyrockets, corporate ownership can receive blame.
Police use tear gas to break up pro-Palestinian protest at UA
Riot gear clad officers broke up the encampment just after midnight.
Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The documentary "Fair Play" gives visibility to the unending work of new mothers; and explore the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.
Arizona law bars universities from boycotting Israel
A state law passed in 2016 prohibits the state and local governments from adopting investment policies that include boycotting Israel.
