Here's what Arizona's several new laws restrict; Feds consider halting mineral leases near Chaco Canyon; Your guide to celebrating Ramadan
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A look at some of today's top stories, the weather forecast and a peek back in history.
Arizona made national headlines this week for four important bills Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law, including a strict abortion restriction.
Navajo residents fear income losses if the feds halt oil and gas leases near Chaco Canyon. The Bureau of Land Management will extend the public comment period for a proposed land withdrawal near a site many consider sacred.
Muslims can break fast with iftar buffets, specials and late hours at metro Phoenix halal restaurants. Here's your guide to celebrating Ramadan in metro Phoenix.
Today, you can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. Increasing clouds at night, with a low near 60 degrees. Get the full forecast here.
Today in history
On this date in 1819, Mormon missionary Jacob Hamblin, who was also in charge of colonization along the Little Colorado River and served as guide to Maj. John Wesley Powell over the Lee’s Ferry route, was born in Ohio.
In 1919, at 10 a.m., the first car ever to climb Sentinel Peak in Tucson, started its trek upward. The car sustained one blown tire. The headlights were left on to prove the feat to residents, and the car was parked on the peak for two days so people could climb up and see it for themselves.
In 1927, Cochise and Graham County cattlemen ordered their crews to ride armed and to shoot when necessary to prevent rustling.
In 1933, Gov. Benjamin B. Moeur unveiled a monument on the Arizona-New Mexico state line dedicating the Geronimo Trail from Douglas to Cloverdale, New Mexico.
In 2003, during the Iraq War, American forces fought their way to within sight of the Baghdad skyline.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: AZ Briefing: Here's what Arizona's several new laws restrict
