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KNAU Insider prEview – May 4th, 2018
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Teachers’ Groups Say Education Spending Bill Not Enough, Ducey Calls It A ‘Win’
The Arizona Legislature has approved a spending package that includes an education funding and teacher pay bill. Reports some educators say the measure doesn’t go far enough to address their classroom needs. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Tinder Fire Crews Make Progress as Plans for Evacuee Returns Made

Crews have begun to suppress the Tinder Fire burning near Clint’s Well after it began nearly a week ago. The blaze is 12 percent contained and has reached more than 12,200 acres. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Navajo Nation: More Than 100 Horses Apparent Victims of Drought
Dozens of horses have died on tribal land in northern Arizona, apparently after getting trapped in a muddy stock pond as drought grips the region. Navajo Nation spokesman Mihio Manus said Wednesday that 111 horses died in the pond near Cameron over the past week. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Brain Food: The Grand Canyon’s Natural Water System
The water we drink when we’re at Grand Canyon National Park comes from a deep aquifer that channels it through a series of caves and sink holes inside the canyon walls. No one knows how complicated this journey is or how much groundwater is stored in the system.Learn more at KNAU.org.
Earth Notes: The NWS Storm Spotter Program

Doppler radar is a crucial tool for spotting severe weather, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. When a thunderstorm is far away, the radar can typically only see the upper portions of it. Learn more at KNAU.org.
June 9th – Live music, craft beer, local vendors and a kids area. The musical lineup for Blues and Brews includes Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Ana Popovic, Curtis Salgado and the Nick Moss Band.
Full lineup information and tickets, online at FlagstaffBlues.com

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