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Arizona and Utah will pay to keep national parks open if shutdown occurs

For Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, it's a simple question of economics.

Arizona Theatre Company invites you to run "Barefoot in the Park".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona Insect Festival returns to the University of Arizona; A look into how adaptive sports are building up Tucson's youth, and a post card from the 2023 Arizona Youth & Peace Conference.

Water and Copper: How mining's history follows Arizona's feelings about water use in the state

Mining was Arizona's first billion-dollar industry. As we consider our state's economic drivers and their water use, we ask not only how much water goes into mining but what its aftermath does to water.

Rare jaguar sighting sparks excitement in Arizona's Huachuca Mountains

Jaguar 3 'Sombra' possibly resurfaces in the Sierra Vista Ranger District in the Coronado National Forest

Ballet Tucson kicks off a new season at the Fox Tucson Theatre.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "The Hidden Battle" co-director Anne Dalton on overcoming the stigma around mental illness, and artist Beth Surdut on the mechanics of listening and "Uncommon Knowledge".

Study shows that long periods of sitting can lead to dementia

Sitting over 10 hours a day can lead to an increase in cases of dementia.

SRP funds university research

The dozens of projects look at the environment and job recruitment.

UA gets money for pain study

The hope is to find a way to reduce post surgical pain.

Judge rules for Oregon State and Washington State, says departing Pac-12 schools can't hold meeting

Oregon State and Washington State want full control over decision making for the conference as the only schools committed to the league beyond the current school year.

BioTech company expands UA

Strike Photonics, Inc is moving to the University of Arizona Tech Park.

Absolutely maddening: NCAA faces backlash over eligibility decision

Student wanted to finish his college football career close to home at ASU.

Cochise County gets federal money for anti-opioid program

The money comes from a grant from the federal government.

The Buzz: The benefits and drawbacks of becoming a city or town

As Vail considers incorporating, we ask what changes in a community when it adds local government.

Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage

A report released by the Government Accountability Office offers the first independent assessment of damage caused by the building of more than 450 miles of wall.

Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Step into a Record Fair at the final HOCO Fest; A look at the living diversity of Navopatia; and Stories That Soar! returns with a tale about a local 5th grader's journey with retinoblastoma.

Water conservation measures announced for Grand Canyon National Park

Park officials said the water saving measures were effective immediately as crews cannot pump water from Roaring Springs to the South Rim to replenish water stores.

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