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IID approves potential hefty payments for farmers to not grow hay in hot months
Farmers could be paid not to make hay while the sun shines, per a new Imperial Irrigation District payment schedule and other actions authorized Tuesday aimed at shoring up the Colorado River's dwindling reservoirs and coping with low forage prices. If all goes as planned, growers and owners of farm...
The state of Southern Arizona defense contractors
Last October, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced that the Department of Defense had selected Arizona to pilot a “defense innovation hub” called the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center, or MAC. It would be one of five such centers in the country designed to fast-track collaborations between the DoD and entrepreneurs in the tech defense industry.
GUEST COLUMN: Leaving a Lasting Legacy on the State Bar of Arizona
The State Bar of Arizona made history in June 2023 when it unanimously elected the first Black president in the 91-year history of the organization. With a one-year term, we had a lot of work to do in a short amount of time and it was my goal to make lasting changes.
REDC at Yavapai College Reports Record Increase in Local Grocery Prices Over Five Years
For several years, the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College has submitted local price data to the organization that publishes cost of living figures for cities across the US. Ryan Jones, an economist at the REDC, highlights a notable trend from the Cost-of-Living Index (COLI): grocery prices. Over the last five years, grocery prices in Prescott have seen record increases, rising to a rate that’s six times higher than the average over the past 40 years.
ADOT to Begin $106 Million Interchange Upgrade at I-40/US 93 in Kingman, Enhancing Vegas-Arizona Route
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is ready to roll out construction for the much-needed interchange overhaul at Kingman, where Interstate 40 and US 93 meet. Slated to begin next Thursday, July 11, the $106 million upgrade is designed to expedite travel along the route connecting Las Vegas and Arizona. Notably, the current stop at a traffic signal at the junction of Beale Street and I-40 will soon be a tale of the past, replaced by a system-to-system interchange and free-flowing ramps, as per details from ADOT.
New NAU Yuma program prepares high schoolers for career paths
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily)—Northern Arizona University in Yuma is helping students get their bachelor’s degrees faster so they can enter the workforce. Some of that preparation is starting in high school. One of their newest programs is Yuma YES, which is short for Yuma Educational Success. The program paves...
Yuma 928 baseball teams advance to NCS World Series in San Diego
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Two Yuma area baseball teams are representing the Desert Southwest in San Diego. Yuma 928 Baseball had both their 13U and 11U teams advance to the National Championship Sports World Series. The tournament will take place from Tuesday July 2 to Sunday July 7. The...
Cheapest flights from Phoenix in July: Beach or mountains for $60 or less RT
Record numbers of travelers are expected to fly out of America's airports this summer, and they'll likely pay some of the lowest prices in some time for their plane tickets. Airlines for America, an industry trade group, said government data shows domestic airfares are down 9% from 2023, 19% from pre-pandemic levels and almost 50% since the airline industry was deregulated in 1978.
Phoenix area under 2 excessive heat warnings amid 4th of July high temps
An excessive heat warning for "dangerously hot conditions" was issued Wednesday for Maricopa County by the National Weather Service. But another heat warning continues through Tuesday evening. The warning started at 1:54 a.m. and was scheduled to expire at 3 p.m. Wednesday, according to officials. The next warning, affecting portions...
Updated Suns 2024-25 roster as free agency continues
With the NBA Draft done and free agency in full swing, keeping track of who’s on the Phoenix Suns roster can feel like trying to catch a greased lightning bolt. But fear not, we’ve got your back Bright Side!. Stay in the loop with the Suns' roster through...
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