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PLAY BALL: Sierra Vista Little League hosts 12U state tournament for the first time
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (KGUN) — For the first time, Sierra Vista Little League is hosting a state tournament that could eventually send a team to the Little League World Series in Williamsport . The 12-and-under tournament rotates between Arizona’s 14 little league districts. Sierra Vista is in District 8...
Arizona Secretary of State Tours Pinal County's New Election Center in Florence, Showcases Commitment to Electoral Integrity Ahead of Primaries
In a move to bolster confidence in electoral integrity, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes made a special visit to the newly minted Pinal VOTES building in Florence. The facility, which serves as the new heartbeat of Pinal County's election machinery, had its doors open last month and is now fully operational, aligning its launch with the state's upcoming primary election on July 30. Fontes was guided on this exploratory tour by Recorder Dana Lewis, who highlighted the enhancements designed to beef up security, streamline processes, and usher in an era of greater transparency. For those interested in the intricate details of the Secretary's visit, a video tour is available for public viewing.
Jury convicts Phoenix man of smuggling, assaulting Border Patrol agent with car
PHOENIX — A Phoenix man was convicted last week of assaulting a federal officer after he dragged a Border Patrol agent with his vehicle in southern Arizona. Michael Witt, 55, was recently found guilty of assault and smuggling charges following a three-day trial in Arizona, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona.
Krispy Kreme giving away donuts due to global tech outage: Where to get one in Phoenix
Krispy Kreme is offering some sweet relief for the global technology outage: It's giving away free Original Glazed Doughnuts for a limited time. The Microsoft outage, attributed to a faulty update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, caused significant disruptions affecting airlines, banks, health care facilities and public transit systems. CrowdStrike said it was not a security incident or cyberattack, and Microsoft said the underlying cause had been fixed. ...
How is the global technology outage impacting services across Phoenix Metro?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hospitals, banks, airlines and other organizations across the globe are wrangling with a widespread technology outage, and the Phoenix area is no different. Services are impacted at several Valley agencies and organizations. Arizona’s Family is tracking the local outages. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The FAA...
Parent who left his child in vehicIe in the famiIy driveway for more than 3 hours to die claims he got ‘dlstracted by playing his gaming consoIe and putting his food away’
Phoenix, AZ – According to the police officials, the 37-year-old dad, Cristopher, was taken into custody last week and later charged with second-degree murder after he reportedly left his child in a hot vehicle and faiIed to check on the girl for more than 3 hours because he was playing video games. During the investigation process, authorities also discovered that the parent reportedly knew that the vehicle’s AC will shut off eventually. Police officials said that messages between the father and the girl’s mother reportedly revealed that the father knew that his vehicle’s AC will turn off after 30 minutes.
Tucson Man from Pascua Yaqui Tribe Indicted for Second Degree Murder by Federal Jury
A Tucson man finds himself facing a serious charge after a recent indictment by a federal grand jury. Santiago Luis Valencia, Jr., 34, an enrolled member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, has been indicted on one count of Second Degree Murder, carrying the heavy weight of potentially life-altering consequences if convicted, including life in prison.
Rescued greyhounds coming to Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The last Greyhound racing track in Mexico is closing for good, which means 150 greyhounds are going to need a new home. Local non-profit Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoptions is heading to San Diego to bring some of those dogs back to Tucson. The group’s president...
2025 5-star point guard Destiny Jackson puts Arizona women’s basketball in top 5
If five-star point guard Destiny Jackson wanted inside information before she visited Arizona at the end of last season, she only had to ask former high school teammate Skylar Jones. That visit and whatever Jones told her was enough to land the Wildcats in the 2025 prospect’s top 5.
Ben Loorz Makes Another Addition To Arizona Coaching Staff With Lauren Sullivan As Assistant
Sullivan spent a year at George Washington helping the men's and women's programs to Atlantic-10 conference titles. Current photo via University of Arizona Athletics. Newly-hired head coach Ben Loorz has announced another addition to his staff at the University of Arizona for the upcoming season as Lauren Sullivan will join the team as an assistant coach.
2024 Arizona football season countdown: 44 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 44 HUBERT OLIVER. With it being the 44th day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player to wear No. 44 for Arizona is running back Hubert Oliver, who played with the Wildcats from 1977-1980. An Arizona Hall of Famer, he earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors in 1978 and 1979. His career total of 3,096 rushing yards was the second best in Arizona history at that time. He accounted for nearly a third of that total during the 1979 season, which included a performance of 196 yards on 25 carries against Colorado State. He was named Pac-10 Player of the Week after a 27-24 Wildcat victory over arch-rival Arizona State in 1979. Oliver was team captain during the 1980 season and played in the 1981 East-West All-Star Game. He played in the NFL for five seasons, four with the Philadelphia Eagles. Oliver, who is now 66, lives in his hometown of Elyria, Ohio. He was an employee of the City of Elyria for 26 years in the maintenance department for the city’s cemeteries before retiring in 2016. He is presently in the process of trying to open a bar/restaurant in Elyria.
Looking Back at a Year of Growth for This Leadership Organization
Last year, Valley Leadership continued to grow and expand its impact and reach. We finished the third year of our Catalyze and Explore programs, graduating another 100+ leaders and sending them out into the community equipped and ready to make meaningful impact – as individuals serving the community, but also as part of our Impact Maker. There were some big milestones for our Impact Teams that continue to bring together alumni and strategic partners to address Arizona’s most pressing issues. Keep reading for more exciting updates!
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