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KNAU update for Oct. 13

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KNAU Insider prEview – October 13th, 2017
Earth Notes: Restoration and Traditional Knowledge
Ka-Voka Jackson’s college career began with a science scholarship from the Hualapai Tribe. Now she’s a master’s student in restoration ecology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.Learn more at KNAU.org.
Child Support Guidelines May Change to Factor in Wage Hike

Arizona court officials may tweak state guidelines for determining child support obligations to take into account a voter-approved increase in the minimum wage. Officials say not making a change to reflect the higher minimum wage could require low-income workers to pay a higher percentage of their earnings in child support. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Flagstaff Police Questioning Man About Missing Teacher
Police in Flagstaff say a man bonded out of the Coconino County Jail by a Glendale kindergarten teacher last week won’t tell investigators about the missing woman’s whereabouts. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Astronomers Practice ‘Planetary Defense’ During Asteroid Flyby

Astronomers in Arizona and worldwide are running a “planetary defense drill” to practice how to deal with an asteroid impact. It’s the first time they’ve used a real asteroid. The asteroid does not pose a threat as it safely passes the Earth today at a distance closer than the Moon. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Navajo, Hopi Tribes Get Funding To Ease Coal Plant Shutdown
The federal government is awarding nearly $420,000 to the Navajo and Hopi tribes to prepare for the closure of a coal-fired power plant and mine. The Navajo Generating Station in Page and the Kayenta Mine will shut down in 2019 unless a new owner for the power plant is found. Learn more at KNAU.org.