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Tucson sues U.S. Air Force over PFAS contamination of city water
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City files federal lawsuit to recover costs of PFAS water cleanup.
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Sheriff Chris Nanos officially wins reelection in official recount
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Heather Lappin "firmly" believes Nanos’ discipline impacted Pima Sheriff's race loss.
on Dec 10
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Arizona sees record high vaccine exemptions among kindergarteners
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Recent CDC data shows that vaccine exemptions for Arizona kindergarteners is up over last year, and the highest it’s been in at least 15.
on Nov 29
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Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona
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Up to $103,500 in reward money from state and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and private individuals, had been pledged for information “that leads to successful prosecution in the case.”
on Nov 19
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U.S. Air Force complies with EPA order on PFAS cleanup at Tucson Superfund Site
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EPA approves Air Force plan to address PFAS contamination and water safety efforts at Tucson International Airport Superfund Site.
on Oct 23
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Uranium mining and nuclear energy may be affecting Arizona's tribal nations, posing threats to the region's water resources and the environmental and cultural heritage connected to them.
on Oct 3
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Uranium mining and nuclear energy may be affecting Arizona's tribal nations, posing threats to the region's water resources and the environmental and cultural heritage connected to them.
on Oct 3
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Lithium drilling project temporarily blocked on sacred tribal lands in Arizona
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The case is among the latest legal fights to pit Native American tribes and environmentalists against President Joe Biden’s administration.
on Aug 23
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Atascosa Mountains ocelot sighting, first in 50 years
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Trail cameras caught footage of an endangered ocelot five miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, in a region where ocelots haven’t been seen in 50 years.
on Aug 14
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Tucson Superfund Site cleanup stalled by U.S. Air Force
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EPA urges action on PFAS contamination as Air Force faces penalties for delayed cleanup plan.
on Aug 3
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AZPM’s Mini Severe Storm Guide
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Fast-escalating storm causes widespread damage and power outages, prompting questions about monsoon season and climate change
on Aug 1
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Q&AZ: If Mark Kelly becomes VP pick, what will happen to his Arizona Senate seat?
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For some Democrats, Vice President Mark Kelly has a nice ring to it.
on Jul 28
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Tucson receives $11M for bus stop shelters, trees and more
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Tucson’s Sun Tran system is receiving more than $11 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The money is meant to fortify transit infrastructure and help protect vulnerable communities from the effects of climate change.
on Jul 12
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'Show me your papers': A decade after SB 1070
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The contentious state law went into effect 10 years ago, and its impact lives on in a generation of immigrants.
on Jul 8
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$55.2 million to boost clean energy in rural Arizona with new battery systems
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Federal funding will support three new battery energy storage facilities, lower energy bills, create jobs, and promote sustainability in cities like Sahuarita.
on Jul 6
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Arizona for Abortion Access gathers over 823,000 signatures, doubling the required number, to place the right to abortion on the November ballot.
on Jul 5
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Hot weather brings annual housing concerns to Arizona
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City planners seek to create policies to keep residents cool and relieve the affordable housing crisis.
on May 1
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Gaza solidarity encampment starts on UA Campus
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The encampment, dubbed the "UA Liberated Zone," joins dozens of similar demonstrations on college campuses nationwide.
on Apr 30
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AZ Supreme Court lets abortion ban stand
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The 4-2 decision puts an 1864 law into effect.
on Apr 9
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How Apache Stronghold's fight to protect Oak Flat in central Arizona has played out over the years
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Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of international mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP, wants to develop the large deposit of copper ore deep under Oak Flat into a massive mine.
on Mar 4
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Arizona Board of Regents Chair steps down
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ABOR Chair-elect Cecilia Mata will "assume the responsibilities".
on Mar 4
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First Lady Jill Biden stops in Arizona to launch Women for Biden-Harris
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Dr. Jill Biden unveils re-election campaign for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, advocates for reproductive healthcare rights.
on Mar 4
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A lawsuit by the Mexican government against five Arizona gun dealers has its first hearing Thursday in federal court in Tucson. The suit alleges the dealers caused Mexico harm by trafficking guns across the border from the U.S.
on Mar 1
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Arizona projected to have largest nursing shortage in U.S. in 2025
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Researchers warn the continuing shortage could cause clinical errors that lead to higher mortality rates for patients.
on Feb 13
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Cochise College plans to have students in dorms on Sierra Vista campus in January 2025
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The new housing complex will be named Bugen Hall after George Bugen
on Feb 9
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AZ GOP frustrated over new election bill
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If the bill passes and is signed into law, it would solve an election calendar issue that could happen if a recount is needed for the primary election.
on Feb 8
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The Buzz: How the state went from a surplus to a deficit
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Two economists walk through how the state is facing a projected $1.7 billion deficit by the end of FY 25 after starting last year with a $2.5 billion surplus.
on Jan 24
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on Jan 5
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Two historic churches burned in suspected arson case in Douglas are taking steps towards rebuilding
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Braces now support and surround one church; the other has been demolished
on Jan 1
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Dozens of pets left in border town wracked with cartel violence
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When the majority of Sasabe, Sonora, fled due to cartel violence, people had no choice but to leave their pets behind. Volunteers work to get food to the animals and the few families left behind.
on Dec 18, 2023
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Two UA College of Education professors reinstated following Israel-Hamas Lecture
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The department head will teach the course about cultural pluralism for young children through the rest of the semester.
on Dec 2, 2023
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Center for Biological Diversity demands action on depleting aquifer in Sierra Vista
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Environmental advocates call for fair water use policies to save the San Pedro River.
on Oct 21, 2023
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An unprecedented water line in an unprecedented place
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In this Tapped episode, Danyelle Khmara delves into the Grand Canyon's water infrastructure challenges and the extraordinary Transcanyon Waterline upgrade, highlighting the complexities of delivering clean water in this iconic natural wonder.
on Oct 20, 2023
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University of Arizona opens new astrobiology center
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It keeps UA at the forefront of research about objects gathered from space.
on Oct 18, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko won't seek re-election in Arizona next year
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The Arizona Republican has decided to spend more time with family.
on Oct 18, 2023