Today’s Weather
Today’s Weather
Wednesday will have sunshine and temperatures climbing to 77 degrees. It’s already a pleasant 70 this morning with a light breeze coming down from the north, so you might want a light jacket for the evening when things cool off to the upper 40s. Perfect weather for being outside if you’ve got errands to run.
Local News
County Pushes for Flood Funding Shift Mohave County officials are making the case that unincorporated areas deserve more flood control dollars, especially after getting hammered by multiple disasters this year. Right now, most of the money from what’s actually the largest secondary property tax around here ends up benefiting the cities instead of the rural communities that need it most.
Sales Tax Hike Draws Crowd City Council members got what they asked for when they urged folks to show up in person instead of complaining online about the proposed half-cent sales tax increase. A bunch of residents turned out to the meeting to voice their concerns and ask questions about where exactly that extra money would go.
State Law Leaves Courts in a Bind There’s apparently a glaring hole in Arizona’s legal system that’s causing real problems for local courts and counties. The Daily Miner’s editorial board is calling on state senators to pass House Bill 2307, which would fix a mistake that’s left judges with nowhere to send certain dangerous defendants.
Warm Winter Has Folks Wondering If you’ve been scratching your head about why this winter felt more like extended fall, you’re not alone. Turns out there’s an explanation for why we saw so little moisture and such mild temperatures these past few months.