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B-1B Named Rage Brought Out Of Mothballs To Fly Once Again
After three years at the boneyard, a B-1B Lancer, nicknamed Rage, has been resurrected and is flying once more. The re-appearance of the aircraft comes as the Air Force’s B-1B bombers look to be in the twilight of their service career. Aviation photographer Cayden Smith recently pictured B-1B Rage,...
Behind Biden’s asylum halt: Migrants must say if they fear deportation, not wait to be asked
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Posters inside a complex of giant, white tents tell migrants in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi they should tell an officer if they fear being deported and “your claim will be heard.” On a side wall where migrants are seated in a processing area, a video conveys the same message on a loop.
Tucson Turf comes close to reaching Boys 15U NFL Flag Championships title game
Tucson Turf’s 15U boys team representing the Arizona Cardinals came close to playing for the title of the NFL Flag Championships at Canton, Ohio, on Sunday, but receiver Sean Roebuck was ruled by referees to have stepped out of bounds before reaching the end zone as time expired against Metro Select (Saints).
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.,...
Pima County Issues Air Quality Alert for Tucson Area, Urges Caution for Sensitive Groups
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert specifically concerning ground-level ozone levels in the Tucson metropolitan area, advising residents, particularly those vulnerable to air pollution, to be cautious. According to the PDEQ announcement, individuals with a heightened sensitivity to ozone could experience a range of respiratory issues from shortness of breath to wheezing.
Arizona Little League Baseball Tourney: Rincon stays alive, Canyon View to elimination-bracket final
SIERRA VISTA — Two games involving three Southern Arizona teams in the state Little League baseball playoffs took place simultaneously within a few feet of each other Sunday morning at Sierra Vista’s Stone Complex. Canyon View of District 5 lost to High Desert 13-3 in five innings in...
'Plenty of time' to replace Biden on Arizona's November ballot, secretary of state says
Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly listed the dates of the Democratic National Convention. Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race has opened widespread speculation as to who will be the Democratic ticket at the top of Arizona's Nov. 5 ballot. ...
Arizona Schools Enforcing Stricter Policies On Students’ Use Of Mobile Phones During Class
Schools in Arizona are taking strict measures to prevent students from using their cellphones during class time. In certain school districts, students are required to put away their phones, whereas others opt to lock them up. Chloe Sakala is a student at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Phoenix, aged...
Latino voters want more action on climate and clean energy in Arizona, new poll finds
In Arizona, the 2020 Latino vote was decisive. And this November, Arizona's Latinos may be more motivated than ever by climate and clean energy issues, a new poll by the environmental justice organization Chispa AZ suggests. More than 70% of the poll's 520 registered voter respondents expressed concern about climate change and 60% support Arizona increasing clean energy requirements for electric utilities.
Strong storms move through Phoenix area, knock out power for thousands overnight
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Thousands were without power around the Valley as severe thunderstorms moved across Arizona on Sunday. Around 8:30 p.m., approximately 3,789 SRP customers and 3,017 APS customers were without electricity in the Phoenix area from Mesa to Wickenburg. But as of 4:30 a.m. Monday morning, SRP’s outage...
Tracking former Southern Arizona & Arizona Wildcats baseball players in pros (7/20)
NOTE: This is a compilation of stats involving players from Southern Arizona and the Arizona Wildcats’ program in MLB-sanctioned leagues (MLB and minor leagues). The list does not include players in foreign leagues or independent leagues in the US. LOCAL BASEBALL PLAYERS IN THE PROS. Listing of local baseball...
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