US greenlights major transmission line for renewable energy in Arizona and other Western states
The announcement comes just about a year after an environmental review was completed as part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to clear the way for major transmission projects in the West.
The Buzz previews AZPM's newest podcast
More Than a Game takes listeners beyond the scores and tells the stories behind sports.
Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race wraps up 1st day
Lake's lawyers spent Wednesday, the first day of a three-day trial showing video and taking testimony from two previous signature screeners.
Court rejects claim that copper mine land is needed for jaguar preservation
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling is a win for the Rosemont Copper Mine.
Sierra Vista schools look to change social studies curriculum
The public has 60 days to comment.
"Home is Somewhere Else" animates the migrant experience.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet AZPM border affairs reporter Danyelle Khmara; and multi-faceted artist Rick Wamer discusses his poetry collection "Long Shadow Days: Grief Walking".
Tucson turns down TEP franchise while Cochise County approves jail tax
Southern Arizona voters went to the polls for special elections.
Arizona's governor and attorney general announce crackdown on Medicaid fraud
An investigation that involved the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has resulted in at least 45 indictments by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Kari Lake headed to trial on last remaining claim in suit over loss in Arizona governor’s race
The judge says Lake should have the chance to present testimony about whether Arizona’s most populous county properly verified signatures on ballot affidavit envelopes.
Pima, Tucson near capacity since end of policy to expel migrants
Migrant services have reached a record high since Title 42 ended last Thursday, though whether that will continue isn’t clear.
This tribe’s land was cut in two by US borders. Its fight for access could help dozens of others
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe has drafted regulations in an effort to formalize the border-crossing process for their relatives in Mexico coming to their reservation in Arizona.
Special Elections this week in Tucson and Cochise County
A TEP franchise agreement and a jail tax are on the ballot.
Kari Lake election challenge shouldn't proceed, Arizona officials say
Arizona officials and the Democratic governor have urged a judge to throw out Republican Kari Lake’s last remaining election misconduct claim.
Efforts to remove invasive giant reed in Arizona rivers and lakes continues with Department of Forestry grants
The invasive species brought to the U.S. from Southeast Asia, is wreaking havoc in about 30 mostly warm-weather states in the South and West, including Arizona.
It’s summer and Arizona gas prices sizzle to third-highest in country
Arizona prices trail only California and Hawaii according to AAA.
