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Sen. Mike Lee scales back land sale plan but Arizona sites still at risk

Conservation groups warn the new proposal could open cherished public lands to sale, including areas near Organ Pipe and Sky Island ranges.

Daniel Hernandez incident in Bisbee, the mysterious Project Blue's unknown water use

Arizona's Congressional District 7 candidate, Daniel Hernandez, has an incident in Bisbee, Tucson's mysterious "Project Blue" data center and its unknown water use, chaos at the State Capitol, and are beloved Arizona public lands really for sale?

Trump to rescind 'Roadless Rule' protecting 58 million acres of forest land

Environmentalists have already indicated they'll sue to prevent its reversal.

Senate forced to drop public land sale from spending package

Groups say such proposed land sales bypass public input and threaten conservation efforts.

Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe

Ticks can carry more than a dozen different disease-causing agents, including toxins, allergens, bacteria, parasites and viruses.

Pima County approves $3.6 billion data center project near fairgrounds

Project Blue promises jobs, tax revenue and tech investment-but faces pushback over water use and infrastructure strain.

Arizona takes lead as OSHA opens hearings on federal heat rule

State officials, researchers and a new task force are helping shape workplace heat protections for extreme heat.

The art of "Kindred Spirits: Honoring Animals in Death".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Katrina Kerstetter shares how she brought back things she learned in South Korea to help make Southern Arizona a better place.

14 million acres of Arizona public land eligible for sale under Senate Reconciliation Bill

A new budget bill provision could open the door to private sales near Mt. Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, Madera Canyon and other iconic outdoor areas.

Judge denies halt to Oak Flat transfer, Grants 60-day delay

A judge denied efforts to block the Oak Flat land swap but paused the transfer for 60 days, giving tribes time to challenge a pending environmental review.

Environmental groups rally to defend national monuments from mining

Arizona groups will gather to celebrate and defend Ironwood Forest National Monument and the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the grand Canyon National Monument.

ADEQ to expand PFAS testing and monitoring with new $5 million investment

Sites in Tucson, Phoenix will undergo targeted testing as part of state-led sampling effort.

"It's the New Zoo Revue, comin' right at you!": A conversation with the hosts of the beloved 1970s kids' show.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings: The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird"; and "Stories that Soar!" asks that we look for beauty beyond the screen.

Stabilizing 'operations,' the National Weather Service hires again after Trump cuts

Following cuts ordered by the Trump administration earlier this year, the weather service lost nearly 600 positions.

Federal government denies permit for South 32 mine

The problem with the proposed mine is possible air pollution.

Wolf pack removed from Arizona den, prompting backlash from conservation groups

Officials cite drought and declining prey as contributing factors in the wolves’ livestock attacks.

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