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Incoming Arizona freshman Emma Kavanagh wins national catching award
Emma Kavanagh is one of the most decorated incoming freshman for Arizona softball in recent memory, and the awards haven’t stopped. Kavanagh, one of five players the Wildcats signed in the 2024 recruiting class, has been named NFCA High School Catcher of the Year. From Barrington, Ill., Kavanagh was...
Arizona's 'Cyclone Cowboy' inspired the movie 'Twister,' but he chases fewer storms now
TUCSON — Warren Faidley’s house is full of stuff: flintlock pistols, swords, photos of his work, an old diving helmet, a model blimp on a track that crosses the living room overhead and a poster from the original “Twister” movie. An old cowboy movie is playing on the TV.
No more 'UArizona': University makes style switch back to 'U of A'
After a five-year stint, the University of Arizona is doing away with “UArizona.” The 2019 style change was an adjustment for many fans and alumni, even landing the school in a segment of SNL’s “Weekend Update.” Now, university communications staff are being directed to return to “U of A” as the school’s abbreviated...
FEMA Grants Fire Management Assistance for Watch Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on July 13 at 7:56 p.m. PDT / 10:56 p.m. EDT to assist the state of Arizona to combat the Watch Fire burning on the San Carlos Indian Reservation in Gila and Graham Counties.
Michael Grant, longtime host of 'Arizona Horizon' on PBS, dies: 'He was a kind man'
Michael Grant, the longtime host of "Arizona Horizon" on Arizona PBS, has died. Grant, an attorney who was the original host of the interview and roundtable-discussion show, died Monday, July 15, one day short of his 73rd birthday. He hosted "Arizona Horizon" since it launched in 1981. Ted Simons replaced Grant, and still hosts the show.
Hobbs visits Watch Fire scene after $400,000 allocated for assistance
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is visiting the scene of the Watch Fire on Thursday after $400,000 in state funding was allocated to help in the disaster’s aftermath. Although the fire in eastern Arizona had been extinguished after burning over 2,000 acres, 13 homes were lost this past week as a result, according to the Arizona Republic. The fire primarily impacted residents living on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. ...
Kari Lake Implodes When UK Journalist Gives Her Brutally Tough Interview on Election Fraud: ‘You Lied’
Emily Maitlis was told she "needs her head examined" and called a "sad case of a human being" by Arizona state senate candidate Kari Lake. The post Kari Lake Implodes When UK Journalist Gives Her Brutally Tough Interview on Election Fraud: ‘You Lied’ first appeared on Mediaite.
What experts predict for Metro Phoenix construction industry
The Metro Phoenix construction industry has enjoyed an impressive growth streak since the pandemic, with mega-projects underway in the Valley that are changing the economy of the state. AZRE magazine sat down with the following members of the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) to learn more about the state of the market, the impact of these large projects and the major issues facing the industry.
Every Arizona Wildcat to go pro in the 2024 offseason
With the conclusion of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday, July 16, each of the "Big Four" leagues have now concluded their rookie drafts. Of the four leagues, teams from the NFL, NBA, and MLB have all come calling for Arizona prospects. To cap off an exciting draft season, we've...
White Coat Profile: Alireza Moussavi
The White Coat Ceremony marks the first time a medical student will don his or her white coat, the defining symbol of a physician. The coat bestows a great honor on each student, and with it comes a responsibility to uphold the trust of every patient they will encounter. The Class of 2028 will receive their white coats on July 19 during a ceremony that begins at 3:30 p.m. in the West Ballroom of the Phoenix Convention Center downtown.
‘Sunday Night Slow Jams’ Marks 30 Years Of ‘Oral Expressions’
Syndicated radio staple Sunday Night Slow Jams, created and hosted by Randy “R Dub!” Williams is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week. R Dub! started the show at age 16 at a Tucson AM, expanding it to more than 200 stations across 14 countries. The city of Tucson...
Arizona getting creative to fill school resource officer shortage, but is it working?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —With the start of the new school year upon us, the safety of our students is at the top of our minds. The state is pushing to add more school resource officers or SROs, but as Arizona’s Family Investigates has reported, the police officer shortage has made that challenging.
Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
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