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University of Arizona working to get more small-town students to apply
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - For high school students living in the Tucson area, applying to the University of Arizona is probably a no-brainer. But for students living in towns like Douglas, Benson, and Safford, the option to apply at the U of A may not be at the top of their minds.
2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson adds extra day to meet needs of attendees
(DALLAS) – Show growth and accommodating shopper needs are why the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to add one extra day to the 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson. The new show dates will be Monday, Feb. 3 – Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Hours will be 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 7 (the Grand Ballroom opens at 9:30 a.m. and the GemHall floor and Galleria opens at 10 a.m.); 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8; and 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. (Previously, the show closed on 4 p.m. on Sunday, the last day.) The show returns to the Tucson Convention Center (TCC).
Worship Training For Smaller Churches Aims To ‘Amplify Excellence And Collaboration’
TUCSON, Ariz. — As a first-time lead pastor who formerly served as a worship pastor, Aaron Petre is bringing both experiences together to the benefit of small churches in his city and state. Petre’s background spans that from large congregations to his current role leading Enchanted Hills Baptist in...
Sommerhauser Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar
The Golf Coaches Association of America has announced the 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars and Arizona senior Sam Sommerhauser was among the honorees. It's the third time in Sommerhauser's career that he has received the honor. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a...
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon lays out expectations on the first day of training camp
The Arizona Cardinals started their first practice of training camp on Wednesday, with full attendance. It was a chance to see the new-look Cardinals, who were busy adding players to their roster through both free agency and the draft, including top draft choice Marvin Harrison Jr. Thank you for reading...
Arizona Men’s Basketball Pursuing Elite 2025 Recruits: Peat, Burries, and More
Arizona Wildcats men's basketball program is actively pursuing top 2025 recruits, despite the evolving landscape of college basketball recruiting. Koa Peat, a 6-foot-8 forward from Perry High School, is the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2025 class. Brayden Burries, a 6-foot-4 guard from Eleanor Roosevelt High School, is ranked...
Reclaiming speech: "When I first had the stroke I could not get a sentence out"
Pat Parris sits down with one stroke victim who's made enormous strides in regaining his speech abilities, thanks to Friends of Aphasia. They're the recipients of KGUN 9's July Giving Project.
Flash flood warnings issued for Pima County
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for Pima County starting at 4:20 p.m. July 25. The warnings expire at 11:15 p.m. July 25. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rainfall across the western portions of the Tucson area this evening, with automated rain gauges reporting the heaviest rainfall between 1.25 and 1.75 inches extending from just east of Reid Park northward to the Catalina Foothills. Flash flooding is ongoing across portions of the...
In lawsuit to block abortion rights ballot measure, foes claim it is ‘too confusing’ for voters
An anti-abortion group filed a lawsuit to block voters from deciding whether the Arizona Constitution should be amended to protect abortion rights, claiming the ballot measure is too confusing and misleading. On Wednesday, Arizona Right to Life launched a legal challenge against the Arizona Abortion Access Act in Maricopa County Superior Court. The nonprofit is […]
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