Rare wetland plant found in Arizona now listed as endangered
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press A rare plant that depends on wetlands for survival is now on the federal endangered species list, a designation…
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Appeals court: Southwest Airlines immune in passenger death
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California appeals court ruled that Southwest Airlines is immune from liability in the 2014 death of a passenger whose…
Continue Reading Native American youth to be tapped for conservation projects
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Friday rolled out guidelines for a new…
Continue Reading Phoenix Diocese’s new bishop has hopes for transparency
By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The next bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix said Friday that he will strive to be open…
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Bird flu arrives in Southwest after millions of birds die
Arizona officials have confirmed the first cases in the southwest of a bird flu that has led to the deaths of 37 million birds from commercial farms…
Continue Reading Search in Texas murder case finds missing child, now age 42
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A decades-long search by a Florida woman and her extended family linked to an unsolved murder case has resulted in the woman…
Continue Reading Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd agrees to 5-year extension
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2027 following a successful first…
Continue Reading Bird flu arrives in Southwest after millions of birds die
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona officials have confirmed the first cases in the Southwest of a bird flu that has led to the…
Continue Reading Arizona sheriff who operated boat drunk off probation early
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A federal judge has agreed to cut probation short for Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, who pleaded guilty to operating…
Continue Reading Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — With one out in the ninth inning and the Diamondbacks trailing by a run, Josh Rojas worked Reds…
Continue Reading NTSB: Broken rail probably caused Arizona train derailment
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A broken rail was the probable cause of a fiery freight train derailment and subsequent bridge collapse in Arizona nearly two…
Continue Reading Big Tech attacks become rallying cry for GOP candidates
By SAM METZ Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Shortly after launching his campaign last year for the Republican nomination in Nevada’s U.S.…
Continue Reading D-Backs snap skid, back Kelly with three homers in 7-0 win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Merrill Kelly allowed one hit over six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit three homers to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 on…
Continue Reading Man awaiting trial in Tucson murders sentenced for burglary
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A suspect still awaiting trial for the murders of two Tucson girls has been sentenced to 65 years in prison in a separate…
Continue Reading Arizona police officer accused of computer tampering resigns
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — A Sierra Vista police officer accused of computer tampering has resigned his job, according to authorities. Raymond Pyle…
Continue Reading Yavapai County sheriff seeks early end to probation
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, who is serving probation for operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol, is…
Continue Reading An Arizona official says Frank Atwood has been executed by lethal injection for the 1984 killing of an 8-year-old girl
FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona official says Frank Atwood has been executed by lethal injection for the 1984 killing of an 8-year-old…
Continue Reading Sizzling temperatures in store across southwestern US
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press Scorching temperatures are in store for the southwestern U.S. over the next several days, with cities like…
Continue ReadingU.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona death-row prisoner’s appeal, clearing way for his execution for 1984 killing of girl
FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona death-row prisoner’s appeal, clearing way for his execution for 1984 killing of…
Continue Reading Arizona’s 1st probable monkeypox case in Maricopa County
Arizona health officials announced Tuesday that they have identified the state’s first probable monkeypox case in Maricopa…
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