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Why is alfalfa one of Arizona's biggest crops?

Three of the 5 Cs that traditionally made up Arizona's economy have to do with agriculture. So how is that industry doing as water gets scarce?

US government cancels loans for former Ashford University students and plans to recoup costs from UA

The university denies any liability for Ashford's actions and will be “assessing its options.”

The Buzz: A look at UA and ASU's move to the Big 12 Athletic Conference

The economics of a new media deal are driving the programs to leave a conference that is the only one many fans have ever known.

Art is Rachel Ivanyi's first language.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How do YOU pronounce "Sahuarita"?, and a profile of Brad Lancaster, water harvester.

More internet access for rural schools

The state Department of Education is expanding high speed internet.

Grand Canyon officials warn E. coli has been found in water near Phantom Ranch

Park authorities said visitors should not consume any water in that area without boiling it first.

UA Addresses Campus Safety in Back-to-School Briefing

University officials said safety relies on awareness.

Cactus League rebounds without shutdowns from COVID-19, labor disputes, economic study shows

The Cactus League contributed $418 million to Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a study conducted by Arizona State University’s Seidman Research Institute.

Arizona fares slightly better as high mortgages, low inventory hit home sales

The National Association of Realtors reported this week that existing home sales fell 2.2% from June to July, when 4.07 million homes were sold nationwide.

Bisbee becomes the newest "Community Wildlife Habitat" in Arizona

Grassroots effort aims to help pollinators and other wildlife in the city.

US will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at air base in Arizona

The training will take place at Morris Air National Guard base at the Tucson International Airport.

Oro Valley transit services division launches a new online passenger portal

The portal is not an app but can be accessed via desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.

General Motors to close information technology center near Phoenix and eliminate 940 jobs

Similar centers in Warren, Michigan, near Detroit, suburban Atlanta, and in Austin, Texas, will remain open.

Grijalva and Ciscomani sitdown together

The talk was an opportunity to hear about differences and common ground.

Conservation groups sound alarm over critical shortage of Mexican gray wolves in Mexico

They call for revision of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan.

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