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Sierra Vista Celebrates Juneteenth

The 8th annual event was hosted by the Sierra Vista African American Community Coalition

Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale

The bill obliges Scottsdale to provide Rio Verde Foothills with access to its water.

Case against ex-Arizona corrections boss in 2022 standoff with officers pushed to July

The judge agreed to move Monday’s settlement conference until the morning of July 13 after attorneys for both sides said they wanted to examine additional evidence.

Breaking Barriers: how Tucson's Juneteenth created community since before statehood

As Tucson's official Juneteenth festival marks 53 years, historians look back on a celebration that dates back to the late 1800s.

Civil discourse group sets out priorities for U.S. lawmakers

The University of Arizona based group said bipartisan lawmakers can get things accomplished.

New report shows Arizona children’s well-being improves slightly but state still ranks among the worst

One of the biggest areas of concern in Arizona and the country was the lack of access to affordable child care.

Wiggly workers: Arizona Worm Farm reduces food waste through vermicomposting

The farm is working to combat food waste with its vermicomposting efforts, selling worms to promote commercial and backyard vermicomposting, and educating consumers and businesses about the process.

Pride celebrates in Bisbee

Bisbee Pride kicks off Friday and will run through Sunday

Man dies in bear attack at Arizona campsite

The Tucson man was attacked in Yavapai County.

Arizona education leaders unveil ‘Everything to Gain’ campaign about importance of post-high school education

It is part of an initiative which aims for 60% of Arizonans to have a post-high school degree or certificate by 2030.

Tucson Juneteenth Festival

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Trade between Arizona, Mexico well above pre-pandemic levels

A new University of Arizona reports shows many economic indicators between Arizona and Mexico are up, including exports, imports and and northbound border crossings.

Arizona death row inmate released after 29 years behind bars

A Pima County judge ordered the release of Jones after approving a deal between his defense team and prosecutors.

Why water well goes dry

Pima County is helping with a solution.

Episode 369: Research that helps our eyes see better

The University of Arizona is a leader in bio-engineered optical science.

Feds announce start of public process to reshape key rules on Colorado River water use by 2027

The U.S. Interior Department said it will publish in the Federal Register on Friday a call for replacing guidelines that expire in 2026.

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