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March 2017
Wildlife conservationists say the existing barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border are already detrimental to wildlife. U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva said President Donald Trump’s proposed uninterrupted wall would be worse.
March 31, 2017
A stretch of Gilbert Road was washed away when the Salt River Project released water from its upstream reservoirs. Now, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation will start rebuilding the northbound low water crossing next week.
March 31, 2017
Nearly a year ago, businesses across the Valley started getting hit with lawsuits over parking violations stemming from the Americans with Disabilities Act. Businesses wanted to stop that from happening again and disability rights groups wanted to protect their civil rights, so a compromise was cobbled together in the Arizona Legislature.
March 31, 2017
The former mayor of the tiny town of Superior is facing probation after pleading guilty to attempted theft.
March 31, 2017
It’s time for the KJZZ Friday Newscap. Our special guest panelists this week are Jeremy Duda of the Arizona Capitol Times and Ray Stern of the Phoenix New Times.
March 31, 2017
You may be someone who imbibes on occasion — maybe at home or at a bar or restaurant. And there are a few other types of locales that apply, too, like barbershops.
March 31, 2017
Facebook is making it easier for users to contact their elected representatives. But is that the most effective way to get in touch? Emily Ellsworth is a former congressional staffer and is behind the website callthehallsguide.com, which offers advice on the best ways for constituents to contact their members of Congress.
March 31, 2017
Entomologists Lois and Charlie O’Brien spent their entire careers collecting and classifying insects from all over the world — weevils, to be exact. They’ve gathered more than 1 million of them over the years and meticulously classified them in a collection that’s estimated to be worth $12 million. And now, they’re donating their life’s work to ASU.
March 31, 2017
Major sporting events like Major League Baseball games and the Final Four tournament, which gets underway tomorrow at University of Phoenix Stadium, will keep the alcohol flowing. For centuries, humans have had a complicated relationship with alcohol.
March 31, 2017
While stadium issues have dominated the D-Backs offseason “off” the playing field, there remain plenty of questions “on” the field that need to be answered.
March 31, 2017
