KNAU update for Jan. 11 — Grand Canyon Officials Meet with Local Community About Shutdown Effects

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KNAU Insider prEview – January 11th, 2019
Grand Canyon Officials Meet with Local Community About Shutdown Effects
Grand Canyon National Park officials held a community meeting Wednesday about the federal government shutdown. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Earth Notes: Mexican Gray Wolf Cross-Fostering

Mexican gray wolves were once common throughout the southwest United States and into central Mexico. But their populations were decimated in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as human settlement exploded. Learn more at KNAU.org.

Arizona Nearing Deadline For Colorado River Drought Plan

An Arizona committee looking for ways to divvy up cuts from the Colorado River water supply says it has about a handful of issues to settle. Arizona is one of several states tasked with a drought contingency plan that the federal government wants to adopt by Jan. 31. Learn more at KNAU.org.

Navajo Nation Works to Establish Medical Examiners Office
In a statement, President Russell Begaye’s office said Tuesday that he had approved a plan of operation for the Department of Medical Examiners, which will fall under the oversight of the Navajo Nation’s Division of Public Safety. Learn more at KNAU.org. 
Alexa Can Help Kids With Homework, But Don’t Forget Problem-Solving Skills

How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children’s learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids. Learn more at NPR’s Education blog.

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