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In Memory Of Michael Grant: An Understated Standout and Local Broadcasting Giant
Palo Verde, Evan Mecham’s impeachment, Fife Symington’s trial, Colorado City; Michael Grant made an art out of handling combustible topics with an even hand and a calming demeanor as the host of Channel 8’s Horizon from 1981 to 2007. His death on July 15th at the age of 72 reminds longtime Arizonans of the indelible mark he made on the state.
Arizona misses out on major EPA funding for climate programs
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday awarded $4.3 billion to dozens of climate programs across the country. But none of that money is headed to Arizona. The historic investment in greenhouse gas reduction programs was outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. States, local governments and tribes were invited to apply this spring for Climate Pollution Reduction Grants from the EPA to address climate change in their communities. Most states and many major cities in the U.S. submitted applications. The EPA awarded 25 grants.
Supervisor Candidate Ugenti-Rita accused of mortgage fraud
PHOENIX — In April of 2023, Michelle Ugenti-Rita obtained a mortgage for $680,000 on a home worth $850,000. Mortgage records and a Deed of Trust filed that month show Ugenti-Rita was listed as the sole borrower and as “unmarried.”. But court records show Ugenti-Rita was still married at...
Arizona officials warning about spread of potentially fatal hantavirus
Arizona public health officials are warning that hantavirus, a virus spread by rodents to humans, is causing an increase in a potentially fatal lung syndrome. There have been seven confirmed cases and three deaths in the past six months, according to a recent health alert. Most cases of hantavirus are...
Midwife surrenders license after mother and baby die in home birth
PHOENIX — An Arizona midwife has surrendered her license to practice after one of her clients and a newborn baby died following a home birth she oversaw. That family is questioning if the midwife is practicing again. Parker and Jordan Terry opted to work with a midwife during Jordan's...
Fleeing suspect runs over officer’s foot in Oro Valley
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A fleeing suspect ran over a police officer’s foot in Oro Valley on Tuesday, July 23. The Oro Valley Police Department confirmed it happened near Calle Concordia and Calle Loma Linda during a traffic stop over a suspicious vehicle. The driver refused to stop...
50 years in business: Sierra Vista nonprofit changes operations to raise more
For 50 years, the Friends of the Sierra Vista Library has been promoting reading throughout the area. One of they ways they do so and raise money for the local library is through its bookstore.
Arizona senator avoids speeding citation due to loophole
TUCSON, AZ (AZFamily) — State Sen. Justine Wadsack is involved in a controversy with police in Tucson, where she lives. An officer pulled her over on March 15, 2024, after clocking her for allegedly driving double the legal speed limit. The Tucson Sentinel first reported the incident and shared...
Tucson Seeks Public Input to Shape Future Affordable Housing and Green Development Plans
The City of Tucson is moving forward with an ambitious plan to reshape its urban corridors, courting public input to fine-tune a strategy aimed at bolstering affordable housing and fostering environmentally conscious development. Recognizing the multifaceted challenges of growth, housing scarcity, and climate change, city officials have called on residents to voice their concerns and contribute to the policy-making process.
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