New data suggests fewer Arizonans are making calls on handheld cellphones behind the wheel. Why drivers, though, are still distracted. Plus, Utah leaders hope the upcoming Olympics could help save the Great Salt Lake.
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Sanghwan Kim/Getty Images/iStockphotoSalt Lake City, Utah has a unique challenge ahead of it as it looks forward to hosting the 2034 Winter Games: Its namesake Great Salt Lake — is drying up. -
Getty Images/StockA new report suggests that while fewer Arizonans are making calls while holding their phones behind the wheel, behaviors like texting and scrolling while driving are up. -
Matt Jenkins/National Park ServiceThe National Park Service announced the Grand Canyon is ready to reopen at least part of the trail there that is frequented by hikers — many of whom are after their elusive “rim to rim” goals. -
Laurel Morales/KJZZHomelessness has risen dramatically since the 20-teens when there were around 5,600 people living on the street and in shelters. Today, the count is closer to 10,000. -
The 602 Stage/HandoutThere’s a brand new theater company in the West Valley. It’s called The 602 Stage, and they’re targeting this fall for their first production.
