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Coconino County received millions for flood mitigation — but the dangers arent over
County and federal officials say they’ve prepared regions of Coconino County that were hammered by flooding last year. And they’re relying on millions of dollars from the U.S. government to help.
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Judge rules no sanctions for Kari Lake in Maricopa County challenge
Kari Lake will not have to pay court-ordered penalties even though a judge rejected her latest bid to overturn the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election.
May 27, 2023
Phoenix faces dueling lawsuits over homeless crisis
Phoenix is facing dueling lawsuits as it tries to manage a crisis of homelessness that has converted its downtown into a tent city housing hundreds of people as summer temperatures soar.
May 27, 2023
Phoenix says population was undercounted — and Census Bureau agrees
This year, Phoenix issued a challenge to its population count tabulated by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020 — and that appeal has been successful, the city said Friday morning.
May 27, 2023
Mohave official speaks against national monument
The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument has been proposed by Tribal leaders to protect native land and Colorado River water.
May 26, 2023
Veterans worry about potential consequences of U.S. default
In just days, the U.S. government could run out of money to pay its bills. Lawmakers are working to reach a budget compromise before June first (1), when the country could default. KJZZ talked to a local veteran who’s frustrated that Congress is pushing this issue to the brink.
May 26, 2023
Arizona AG joins 21 others to ask court to uphold gun-sale restrictions
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a coalition of attorneys general in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals to uphold a federal rule on age-restricted sales of guns and ammo.
May 26, 2023
The lawsuit against Arizona Interstate 11 can continue, judge says
Conservationists have won the right to challenge the Arizona Department of Transportation’s plans to build Interstate 11. This allows the lawsuit to continue.
May 26, 2023
It seems like were being asked to tip everywhere. An expert on gratuity rules
The Show spoke with Lizzie Post, co-president of the Emily Post Institute, who said that there's good and bad to the new way tipping is presented.
May 26, 2023
Tempe opens family advocacy center to provide help to crime victims
Tempe has opened a family advocacy center. The confidential location is designed to serve all victims of crime.
May 25, 2023
Gila River Indian Community played key role in water negotiations
Lower Basin states recently announced a short-term agreement that will keep water in the Colorado River’s reservoirs. Gov. Katie Hobbs, Arizona water managers and Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis recently talked about the accord at a press conference.
May 25, 2023
Where you can still get a free COVID-19 test in Arizona
The federal public-health emergency declaration for COVID-19 has ended, but free testing is still available to people without health insurance.
May 25, 2023
IndyCar Series testing out a new sustainable racecar tire rubber made in AZ
The IndyCar Series is experimenting in slower speed races with a highly sustainable new tire whose production leaves a relatively small carbon footprint. The Show trekked out to Eloy and rural Mesa to see how this tire is made.
May 25, 2023
Colorado River deal gives Phoenix short-term water stability
For more on the historic deal between Arizona, Nevada and California, regarding the Colorado River, The Show spoke with Cynthia Campbell, Water Resources Management Advisor for the City of Phoenix.
May 25, 2023
Sky Harbor had its busiest 1st quarter ever. What to expect this weekend
The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring big crowds through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport — which is coming off of its busiest first quarter ever.
May 25, 2023
Public comments on potential APS rate increase to start soon
Arizona Public Service customers could see a rate hike as early as December if state regulators grant a pending request by the utility. The public’s chances to sound off on the proposal to state Corporation Commissioners start next week.
May 24, 2023
Deadline to apply for 2024 Final Four tickets coming up
Next year’s NCAA Final Four will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, and the deadline to apply for tickets is coming up in one week.
May 24, 2023
NAU student organization gives kids with disabilities a fun set of wheels
Joshua Kerpan is a five-year-old boy with a lot of energy. But mobility can be a challenge for Kerpan, who has Down syndrome. Enter Go Baby Go, a student organization at NAU. Together with the robotics team at a Scottsdale high school, they have given the boy a fun way to get around.
May 24, 2023
Phoenix metro cities rank poorly in park access
A national study of public parks released Wednesday puts several Valley cities in the bottom third with Gilbert ranking last among the 100 most populous U.S. communities.
May 24, 2023
Walgreens to settle with AZ, CA consumers over Theranos
Walgreens has reached a tentative settlement with consumers in Arizona and California over blood tests involving Theranos.
May 23, 2023
Energy secretary announces new grants for tribes
In a visit to Arizona this week, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced several grants to fund projects benefiting Indigenous communities.
May 23, 2023