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AZ Briefing: Check out these weekend road closures; Phoenix residents suffer with no AC; Buckeye company investigated over chemical spill
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Construction across highways in the Phoenix area will cause closures and detours through the upcoming weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Portions of Interstate 17 and Loop 101 will close entirely, while...
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club Welcomes New Officers
Once you’ve met Maggie de Block, you won’t forget her! A powerhouse of energy and great ideas, she recently accepted the reins as the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club’s newest President on Thursday, June 20. Her inspiring and capable predecessor, Ron Lenz, also inducted new officers: Gary Haslett, Jennifer Williams, and Roger Swett in their respective roles as Secretary, Project Coordinator, and Treasurer. These friendly and dedicated volunteers—along with their club members—are committed to making a difference both inside and outside SaddleBrooke.
SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club Summer Schedule
Starting in June, the club switches to a workshop environment where members and guests bring their laptops to the sessions. They work with the club’s experienced researchers on their own projects. It can be one on one, or small groups learning from club experts working on their own family trees. There was no meeting in July as it conflicted with the Fourth of July. Similar workshop sessions will be held in August and September.
Sonoran Singers wiill Perform for Senior Village's Music Matinee in August
Our Sonoran Singers annual summer hiatus will soon be over, and we look forward to getting back in the enjoyment of singing together again. We are very grateful to be asked to perform for our SaddleBrooke Community in our first performance on Thursday, August 22 at the music matinee sponsored by SaddleBrooke’s Senior Village. As always, it is a free concert to all community residents. Join us in the MountainView Ballroom. The music matinee will begin at 2 p.m. with the Coyote Country Cloggers and the Sonoran Singers will follow next at 2:30 p.m.
A National Champion and Personal Bests Highlight Swim Team’s Trip to Nationals
Over the course of a few days, Thursday, June 20 to Monday, June 24, six SaddleBrooke Swim Team members flew in to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete in the US Master’s Swimming Spring National Championships. The meet was held at the Indiana University Natatorium, down the road from the Lucas Oil Stadium, where the US Olympic Swimming Trials were taking place. The proximity to so much great swimming and amazing effort by elite athletes proved quite the inspiration to our friends, neighbors and teammates.
Man fighting for life following crash near Kolb, Interstate 10
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man is fighting for his life following a crash near Interstate 10 and Kolb Road in Tucson late Friday, July 26. The Tucson Police Department confirmed a two-vehicle accident happened near Kolb and Camino Boleadoras around 6:30 p.m. As of 10 p.m., Kolb was...
Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball star Montaya Dew set for long-awaited debut
Montaya Dew, a highly-ranked player, is eagerly anticipating her debut with Arizona women's basketball after enduring a long delay due to injuries and setbacks. Montaya Dew ranked No. 8 in the 2023 ESPN HoopGurlz rankings. Arizona's women's basketball class finished at No. 3, the highest ranking in program history. Yes,...
U of A innovation powerhouses merge to boost Arizona impact
Tech Launch Arizona, the commercialization arm of the University of Arizona, has incorporated resources and programming previously managed by Arizona FORGE and will focus on building opportunities for enterprising student entrepreneurs while further strengthening Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. FORGE was the university unit dedicated to providing students with hands-on entrepreneurship experience and opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Casitas codes in Tucson may see changes next year
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Community members were able to learn more about the changes coming to the city of Tucson when it comes to building ADUs. While many are happy about the changes, there are still some questions. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB 2720 back in May. It is...
ADEQ: Drinking water not threatened by gasoline released from Circle K
CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. — Drinking water in the Chino Valley area does not appear to be threatened by a fuel release reported by Circle K earlier this year. An estimated 86,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline was reportedly released into the environment from a Circle K underground storage tank in Chino Valley. The release occurred over a period of about 18 days and was caused by a faulty component of the submersible turbine pump.
Circle K, nonprofit team up on emergency kits
Police officers know that seconds count in an emergency and having the tools readily available on hand makes saving the life just that important. That’s why the nonprofit Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA), partnered last week with Circle K at the chain’s Tempe headquarters to pack life-saving kits that would “stop the bleed” during emergencies for officers, victims, perpetrators, and K-9 dogs.
LIVE UPDATES: Tracking monsoon storms across the Valley, Arizona
PHOENIX — We're tracking monsoon activity across Arizona Thursday night as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of the East Valley and areas south of the Phoenix-Metro. Track live radar HERE. Follow live updates as they come in below:. 10:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:10 p.m. 7:00...
Suspect on run after woman assaulted near Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A woman was assaulted near the Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park at Shannon and Magee in Pima County early on Friday, July 26. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it happened around 9:20 a.m. The suspect has been described as a large-build 20-year-old Hispanic...
The First Public Teacher in Arizona Only Lasted 6 months!
The school year is beginning in Arizona. As you pick up the annual list of school supplies, consider for a moment what school might have been like when Arizona wasn't even part of the United States. Funding issues and other challenges impact our education system to this day, and it...
Arizona baseball notebook: Garen Caulfield to return for 2025, signs point to top freshman Mason Russell passing on pros
Arizona had all three of its starting pitchers, as well as its closer, taken in the MLB Draft earlier this month. But none of its draft-eligible position players were selected, and to this point none have opted to sign free agent deals to begin their pro careers, which means for those with eligibility they’re expected back for 2025.
Win or Go Home: Arizona Rattlers Clash with Vegas Knight Hawks in First Round of IFL Playoffs
(Glendale, AZ) The three-seeded Rattlers will square off with the second-seed Knight Hawks for a trip to the Indoor Football League semifinals this Saturday night, at 7:05 PM. Baffling enough, Vegas has had the last laugh not once, but twice versus Arizona this season. In both matchups, the Knight Hawks have come out victorious by a combined eight points total.
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