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PeerWORKS and Project FUTRE earn Team Award for Excellence
PeerWORKS and Project FUTRE, two paraprofessional programs led by the University of Arizona Health Science’s Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction, received the 2024 UArizona Team Award for Excellence. PeerWORKS and Project FUTRE are both workforce development programs that provide behavioral health training. PeerWORKS trains adults who are in...
Phoenix man convicted of assaulting officer, human smuggling south of Tucson
PHOENIX — A 55-year-old Phoenix man was convicted of assaulting a federal officer and human smuggling last week, authorities announced Friday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona pronounced Michael Leroy Witt guilty after a three-day trial in a Tucson court. The presiding jury convicted Witt...
Crypto, GOP spending in Arizona Dem primary irks Latinos
A Democratic House primary in Arizona is attracting attention from GOP donors and a super PAC funded by cryptocurrency industry leaders, who are throwing their weight behind one side. Former state Sen. Raquel Terán (D), Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari and physician Duane Wooten are running to replace Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), who is running for…
West broiling, burning despite drought relief
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major...
Brad Tursi Schedules Fall Dates As A ‘One Man Band.’
Old Dominion guitarist Brad Tursi sets a solo run for fall in support of his new album “Parallel Love,” which arrived on Friday via Sony Music Nashville. The tour begins in Atlanta on Oct. 3 and hits 18 cities, concluding in Tucson, AZ, on Nov. 7. Tursi rejoins his bandmates at Hondo Rodeo Fest in Phoenix on Nov. 9.
Woman dies after jumping from vehicle as her boyfriend fled from Pima County deputies
A 36-year-old man was arrested on felony charges including kidnapping and first degree homicide after a vehicle chase heading toward Mount Lemmon resulted in a woman's death on Saturday. At about 6:20 p.m., Pima County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area near Catalina Highway and Melpomene Way for a report...
Pima County Earns Award for Housing First Program
The Pima County Housing First program, administered by the Justice Services Department, has been recognized with a 2024 Best in Category award for Criminal Justice and Public Safety, from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards, presented July 14 at NACo’s Annual Conference and Exposition in Hillsborough County, Fla.,...
Proposed fee increase for Arizona Strip would give recreation areas a needed facelift
ST. GEORGE — While more people than ever are frequenting camping resources on the Arizona Strip, user fees have remained unchanged for over 25 years. However, in recent months, the Bureau of Land Management has been gathering public input to determine whether this needs to change. The Arizona Strip...
Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for July 20, 2024
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play. ...
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