Chloe Jones
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Why can’t Olympians smoke weed?
Her chances dashed at an Olympic debut, fellow elite athletes have come to Sha'Carri Richardson's defense and to say that sporting rules on pot are overdue for a change. → Read More
Light Rail 'Respect The Ride' Staffers Aim To Boost Rider Experience
Valley Metro riders are being greeted with ambassadors at light rail stations. The staffers are part of the transit agency’s “Respect the Ride” program designed to boost rider experience.The employees are called “Customer Experience Coordinators,” or CECs, and is a response to rider safety complaints on light rail. Susan Tierney with Valley Metro said complaints have decreased → Read More
University Of Arizona Researchers Using Ancient Plankton To Predict Future Climate
Two to 5 million years ago, oceans were 50 feet higher, icecaps were smaller and CO2 levels were about the same as today during Pliocene epoch. Researchers at the University of Arizona are using ancient plankton to help predict climate in the near future.It took more than 2 million years for CO2 levels from the Pliocene epoch to naturally decline from 400 to 180 parts per → Read More
New Plan Aims To Stop Acid Runoff Leak From Lead Queen Mine
A mine that hasn’t operated in more than a hundred years continues to leak acid runoff in southern Arizona. The leak has been flowing out of the Lead Queen Mine in Patagonia since 2014. The Coronado National Forest has come up with a new plan to stop it.The bright orange color of the runoff is caused by mineralization of iron-rich water, making the water acidic. It contains → Read More
New Trail In The Works At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
From 2015-2017, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area saw an 83% increase in visitors. Lake Powell used to be the most popular attraction, but in the past few years, visitation to the area’s land has skyrocketed, with nearly half of the 4.3 million visitors per year visiting Horseshoe Bend. A new trail that will be added to promote more land-based activities at the area. → Read More
Nogales, Arizona, Looking To Expand City Limits
The border city of Nogales, Arizona, is considering expanding its borders to grow its population. Nogales, Arizona’s economy is dependent on sales tax revenue. That’s according to Mayor Arturo Garino. He proposed annexation when he served in his first term as mayor from 2011-2014, but it did not work out.Garino is confident this time, the result will be different. → Read More
OUI Checkpoints On Colorado River To Check For Impaired Boat Operators
DUI checkpoints are common during holiday weekends to ensure safety on the roads. A different kind of checkpoint will be set up on the Colorado River this weekend to ensure safety on the water.The Arizona Game and Fish Department is joining forces with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this weekend to monitor boating safety. → Read More
1,000 Gallons Of Ethanol Spills In Phoenix
The Phoenix Fire Department responded to an ethanol spill Thursday morning. The spill was bigger than expected.Upon arrival, fire crews found about a thousand gallons of ethanol spilled at Kinder Morgan Terminal in an industrial park in Phoenix.Crews from Phoenix, Glendale and Avondale fire, equipped with hazmat suits, worked with Kinder Morgan to contain the spill.One Kinder → Read More
Nike Moving Forward With Goodyear Manufacturing Facility
Nike announced Thursday that it will move forward on a manufacturing facility in Goodyear.Nike said the factory is expected to generate over 500 full-time jobs and result in an investment of at least $184 million.In a written statement to KJZZ, Goodyear Communications Director Tammy Vo said “Nike joins a growing list of Fortune 500 companies who proudly call Goodyear, Arizona → Read More
Loop 101 Construction Continues In Tempe-Chandler Area
Construction for a Loop 101 widening project continues this weekend in the Tempe-Chandler area.Starting at 10 p.m. Friday and ending at 5 a.m. Monday, the northbound lanes of Loop 101 will be completely closed between Loop 202 and Warner Road.ADOT advises westbound Loop 202 drivers to exit at Dobson Road and head north to Elliot Road. Eastbound 202 drivers are advised to exit → Read More
Peoria To Convert Street Lights Bulbs To LED
Peoria is replacing its street lights with more energy efficient and longer lasting LED bulbs.Arterial street lights on main roads currently use high pressure sodium lights, which consume more energy and have a shorter shelf life than LED lights. Janet Ramsay is manager of the city’s streets division and she said the city plans to replace 3,200 street lights throughout the city. → Read More
Officials: Roosevelt Lake Residents Should Be Prepared To Evacuate Due To Woodbury Fire
Just before 7 a.m. on Thursday morning, the Woodbury Fire was 41 percent contained. The fire near the Superstition Mountains has been burning for almost two weeks.The fire has grown to more than 50,000 acres and, according to the Fire Incident Information System, it is not expected to be fully contained until July 1. → Read More
Arizona Snowbowl Announces $60 Million Expansion Plan
The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort has announced plans for a $60 million expansion. Plans for the Flagstaff-area resort include more chairlifts, ski trails and nighttime skiing. Manager J.R. Murray said the resort also plans to expand its summer activities. → Read More
Biomass Energy Considers Building Plant In Northern Arizona
An alternative energy company based in Oregon is exploring the possibility of opening a plant in northern Arizona. The U.S. Forest Service awarded a grant to HM3 Energy, a company focused on biomass energy, to see how feasible it is to build a plant in northern Arizona. HM3’s CEO, Hiroshi Morihara, said the company’s biomass production process — which converts biomass such as → Read More
USPS To Test Self-Driving Trucks In Phoenix
Already a hub for testing self-driving cars, Phoenix is home to a new driverless venture: delivering mail. TuSimple, a global self-driving truck company based out of San Diego, reached a deal with the United States Postal Service to pilot USPS trailers over 1,000 miles between the Phoenix and Dallas distribution centers.Robert Brown is a spokesman for the company. → Read More
Untold Arizona: Colonia Of Rillito 'A Forgotten Town'
The first thing you see is a beautiful, well-kept park, but the first thing you notice is the crumbling road as your car jolts hitting one of the many potholes in the streets of Rillito. A large number of the homes are abandoned and the streets are littered with trash. “Rillito’s a good town, but it’s a forgotten town. It’s a good community. But if you on the freeway and you blink, and you… → Read More
Salt River Project Stops Release Of Runoff Water
Salt River Project (SRP) will stop the release of runoff water from its reservoirs this weekend.Jeff Lane, spokesman for SRP, says the high level of the reservoirs is all thanks to snow melt from Arizona’s high country.“Our total system right now has reached 78 percent capacity, which is great. So that means we’ve had two wet winters sandwiched around the driest winter on → Read More
Salt River Project Reservoir Is At Capacity
Salt River Project has been releasing water from its Verde reservoir system, which is at capacity. The Verde system includes Horseshoe Lake and Bartlett Lake and is one of two reservoir systems operated by SRP.Reed Blochberger, a hydrologist for SRP, said it’s normal for the reservoirs to reach capacity during wet winters. → Read More
Flood Warning In Gila County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in Gila County.The stream gauge along Tonto Creek south of Jakes Corner reported levels of nearly 8 feet, or about 6,000 cubic feet per second. Low water crossings along the creek will be impassable through Friday night and could continue into Saturday. → Read More
First Part Of South Mountain Freeway Opens
The first leg of the new South Mountain Freeway opens up Monday.Morning rush hour traffic will be diverted from Pecos Road onto the new Loop 202 segment. This segment will only have one lane of traffic each way on the freeway.This move will allow work crews to complete construction on other traffic interchanges.Eventually, the freeway will have three lanes plus an HOV lane in each direction.The… → Read More