The U.S. Mexico border, closed in March 2020 to nonessential travelers, reopened early Monday. Arizona health officials report 2,600 new confirmed COVID cases but no new deaths, and why hundreds of flights were delayed Monday at Phoenix Sky Harbor.---Host: Nate BoyleProducer: Karen MarroquinContributors: Lauren Quinlan, Julia Sandor

Sediment in the Verde River continues to pile up behind Horseshoe Dam north of Cave Creek, reducing the amount of water the reservoir can store. Water experts are considering raising the height of Bartlett Dam, which is further downstream, as a possible solution.---Host: Tyler BudgeProducer: Tyler BudgeContributors: Emma Vandeneinde

Mark Brnovich promises to block the Biden administration’s new federal vaccine mandate for large employers, and more than 95% of Arizona health systems’ employees have met a Nov. 1 deadline to get vaccinated. Plus, state regulators reduce rates that Arizona Public Service can charge its customers, and why the Border Patrol's Yuma sector has seen an increase in migrants who aren't from Latin America. ---Host: Natasha YeeProducer: Connor WorleyContributor: Samantha Byrd, Emma VandenEinde, Connor Worley

COVID 19 now appears to be endemic in Arizona, as cases continue to rise. Plus, young children now can receive the Pfizer vaccine, Tucson approves a minimum wage increase and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation won’t flood the Grand Canyon.---Host: Kasey BrammellProducer: Nate BoyleContributor: Tyler Budge, Karen Marroquin

Within two hours of hearing arguments, the high court ruled that the Legislature violated the state constitution by including a ban on masks in schools in a budget law. Plus, Senate President Karen Fann will not seek reelection next year, and a trial begins over the quality of health care in Arizona state prisons.---Host: Emma VandenEindeProducer: Michael Baribault, Emma VandenEindeContributors: Balin Overstolz

Across the nation, many people flocked to gardening as a way to stay busy and grow food during the COVID lockdown. As the world starts to adjust back to normal, local seed groups and urban farm partners are finding ways to encourage sustainable seed preservation in the community.---Host: Tyler BudgeProducer: Tyler BudgeContributors: Emma Vandeneinde

The Department of Homeland Security wants to end the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy, Arizona health officials report nearly 2,100 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and one more death, and Arizona voters prepare for the next election cycle.---Host: Nate BoyleProducer: Karen MarroquinContributor: Tyler Budge

President Joe Biden presents his $1.9 trillion social infrastructure plan Thursday on Capitol Hill. Plus, why 11 COVID-19 deaths were subtracted from Arizona’s total count, and what’s being done to help farmers of color who the USDA historically has discriminated against through loans, programs and other services.---Host: Natasha YeeProducer: Connor WorleyContributors: Lauren Quinlan, Simon Williams, Connor Worley

Activists from Arizona try to push Democrats to approve the Build Back Better plan, and election officials from around the country call for laws protecting election workers. Also, why thousands of Arizonans are getting some unexpected medical debt relief.---Host: Karen MarroquinProducer: Nate BoyleContributors: Diana Quintero, Nicole Long and Kimberly Silverio-Bautista

An estimated 1.7 million migrant encounters took place along the border with Mexico in fiscal year 2021. Plus, a school superintendent in Page resigns over a racist remark, and what kind of weather Arizona needs to keep drought at bay.---Host: Emma VandenEindeProducer: Michael Baribault, Emma VandenEinde Contributors: Emma VandenEinde, Nate Boyle