For centuries, Walnut Creek was home to Hualapai Indians, who lived there when Lieutenant Amiel Whipple and his military expedition passed through in 1853. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Study: Warmer Temperatures Linked to Diminished Colorado River
Water in the Upper Colorado River Basin has decreased seven percent since the late 1980s. Scientists examined streamflow records for the past century at Lees Ferry in the Grand Canyon, as well as temperature and precipitation records. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Groups Sue Trump Administration Over National Monument Review
Several environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over its review of more than two dozen national monuments. The lawsuit alleges officials are illegally withholding details about the process. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Arizona House Launches Sexual Harassment Investigations
The Arizona House is investigating allegations of sexual harassment at the Legislature, including a Scottsdale lawmaker’s assertion that another member of the chamber told her he wanted to have a romantic relationship with her. Learn more at KNAU.org.
New Developer Investigates “Pumped Storage” Project in Big Chino Valley
A Michigan-based company wants to build a hydropower project near Seligman that would store wind and solar energy until it’s needed. An environmental group and a tribal group have filed objections to the preliminary permit. Learn more at KNAU.org.
