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As border initiative moves forward, Nogales business owners say it could hurt Arizona economy
In November, Arizona voters will decide whether to approve a broad measure that includes changes to how state law enforcement responds to everything from fentanyl sales to unauthorized border crossings. That's after a state court ruled Friday that the measure could be on the ballot. The measure would make crossing...
Jeff Flake to step down as Turkish ambassador on Sept. 1
Ambassador Jeff Flake, who previously served as a Republican senator from Arizona, will step down as the U.S. ambassador to Turkey on Sept. 1. “It has been an honor and a privilege to represent the United States of America in this pivotal country, and to strengthen our relationship with this indispensable ally,” Flake wrote to…
Lake comes up short with $4.3 million haul compared to Gallego’s $10.4 million
Republican Senate candidates in Arizona are showing lackluster fundraising numbers compared to Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Kari Lake, a former Arizona news anchor turned political candidate, raised $4.3 million in the second quarter of the year. Her Republican opponent, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, reported a $422,000 haul. Gallego, the only Democrat in the race […]
The Show for July 16, 2024: New arts commission director grapples with volatility of state funding
The Arizona Commission on the Arts took a hit to its budget this year. The group’s new leader talks about what that means for the state’s arts community. Plus, meet the 16-year-old Tempe native who’s headed to the Olympics. That and more on The Show. New Arizona...
Supervisor Candidates Hold Forth on Issues at PRT Forum
Voters had the opportunity to hear from the three candidates for County Supervisor for Santa Cruz County District 3 at a forum hosted by the PRT at the Tin Shed Theater on July 13. Incumbent Bruce Bracker and challenger John Fanning will be facing off on July 30 in the Democratic primary. Republican challenger Jesus Jerez will compete with the primary winner in the November 5 general election.
Phoenix Man Gets Lenient Sentence For Gun Smuggling; 41 Charges Dropped After He Cops Plea Deal
A 22 year old man from Phoenix can celebrate the fact that most of the gun charges leveled against him have been dropped, after he got busted running guns from Arizona to California. He could up serving just 2 years in jail, after being pulled over near Chiriaco Summit back...
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police department says the missing vulnerable adult is safe. The Tucson Police Department said Pat Westlake disappeared form an area near Kolb and Tanque Verde Wednesday evening, July 17. In a social media message, TPD said she has been found safe and has...
The University of Arizona (Quietly) Drops Highly Mocked “UArizona” Branding
When famous musicians continuously rebrand by changing their names, everyone gets confused. Puff Diddy - PDiddyDaddy - whatever he goes by now - kept rebranding, and we all got mixed up. Prince, the artist formerly known as Prince, then once again known as just Prince, gave fans and the media...
Arizona Swimming & Diving Hires Successful Coach from George Washington and Northeastern University
TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Swimming & Diving head coach Ben Loorz on Wednesday proudly announced the hiring of Lauren Sullivan as an assistant coach for the Wildcats. Sullivan joins the program in Tucson following one season as an assistant coach at George Washington, where she helped lead the Revolutionaries to a pair of Atlantic 10 Conference championships on the men’s and women’s sides. “We are excited to welcome Coach Sullivan to Tucson,” Loorz said. “Her passion for Arizona Swimming and Diving really came through in the hiring process. She is a highly organized coach who will play a major role…
2024 Arizona football season countdown: 45 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 45 CHARLIE CAMP. With it being the 45th day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player to wear No. 45 for Arizona is inside linebacker Charlie Camp, a standout with the famed Desert Swarm defense from 1991 to 1995. Camp was a four-year letterman at Arizona who finished his career with 219 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks. He led the Wildcats with 90 tackles as a senior in 1995. He played one year for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1996 before embarking on an extensive coaching career as an assistant. He has coached at Idaho, San Diego State, Arizona, Oregon State, San Jose State (under Dick Tomey and with Brennan), Nevada, North Dakota State, Akron, Houston Baptist and Texas-San Antonio. He has also served as an assistant in high school including at Rowlett (Texas) High School and presently at Little Elm (Texas) High School as the defensive coordinator. He is also a real estate agent in the Frisco, Texas area. Another No. 45 of note: Antonio Pierce, who stood out for the Wildcats in 1999 and 2000 after transferring from Mount San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. After a nine-year NFL career, Pierce coached at Long Beach (Calif.) Poly High School while serving as an NFL analyst with ESPN. He went on to be an Arizona State assistant before joining the Las Vegas Raiders’ staff. He is now the Raiders’ head coach.
Meet 2025 Sand Devil Transfers: Tori Clement, Olivia McElroy & Kaydon Meyers
Sun Devil Beach Volleyball is adding three transfers to the 2025 roster: Tori Clement from Stetson, Olivia McElroy from the University of Arizona, and Kaydon Meyers from Pepperdine. Tori Clement had a 20-12 record playing on the top court for Stetson in 2024. Olivia McElroy, as a defender, went 18-15...
2024 MLB Draft: Arizona’s Cam Walty picked by Guardians, Reds select Wildcats’ top prep signee
How good was Arizona’s pitching in 2024? Its entire weekend rotation and backend reliever ended up getting picked in the MLB Draft. But so did the Wildcats’ top incoming pitching prospect. Senior right-hander Cam Walty was drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the 20th round on Tuesday, the...
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