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On today's newscast: Biden acknowledged the decades of trauma inflicted on tribal communities with the designation of a new national monument, the self-proclaimed prophet of a polygamous sect will spend 50 years in prison, Arizona's emergency response system will soon get a big upgrade, a team will study a high-speed rail connection between Phoenix and Tucson, and more.

On today's newscast: Arizona wildland firefighters head to California to help battle several wildfires while local crews keep pressure on the Horton Fire, the EPA plans to clean up uranium mines on the Navajo Nation, conservation groups call on state lawmakers to prioritize the environment this legislative session, a new Canyon Commentary and more.

On today's newscast: Fired federal workers rally at Grand Canyon during busy weekends, Friday's winter storm left traffic on the I-40 at a standstill for hours, state regulators revoked the license of a Flagstaff dentist, Arizona Senators call on the Trump administration to keep the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ western office open, and more.

On today's newscast: federal agencies have finalized guidance for protecting water levels in lakes Powell and Mead, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren testified before a congressional subcommittee, a conversation with writer and former wilderness guide Michael Engelhard and more.

Studies show there are a growing number of homeless people around the age of 50. But it's common for them to experience illnesses and injuries more common among people well beyond their age. Host Michel Martin speaks with NPR correspondent, Pam Fessler and homeless advocate, Tony Simmons, about the rising number of aging homeless.

On today's newscast: Vice President Kamala Harris visited Arizona in the final stretch of the presidential race, Lake Havasu City police shot and killed a man during the search for a missing Prescott man, four captive-bred California Condors were released into the wild at the Vermillion Cliffs, the northern lights were visible in parts of northern Arizona overnight, and more. Plus, we break down the ballot for the upcoming election with a look at Prop 314.

On today's newscast: A 59-year-old man died on a Colorado River trip in the Grand Canyon, a court upheld the block on an Arizona law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls’ teams while a lawsuit moves forward, efforts are underway to bring power via off-grid solar systems to residents of some of the most remote areas of the Navajo Nation, and more...

In 2000, the nation's biggest election meltdown took place in Florida due to paper butterfly ballots, ancient voting machines and poorly trained poll workers. Old machines are again a worry for some.

On today's newscast: Congress is considering establishing a reservation in northern Arizona and southern Utah for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, Kroger plans to sell hundreds of supermarkets with multiple in northern Arizona, the husband of a Yavapai County candidate was cited for removing a competitor’s political sign, high temperatures remain a concern, and more.

A familiar face from movies of the 1970s and '80s has died. Among other movies, Teri Garr will be remembered for her comedy roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."