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Keeping fireworks shows fire-free this Fourth of July
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Big fireworks shows will be held in southern Arizona to celebrate the Fourth of July, but before those happen, fire officials want to make sure any flames are limited to just the fireworks. “Going into the Fourth of July, and then the resources that we’ll...
Ascent Aviation Services Expands Regional Footprint
Ascent Aviation Services broke ground on two new wide-body aircraft hangers this spring at Pinal Air Park in Marana, offering the region an expanded presence from a kingpin aircraft company in the U.S. With the expansion, Ascent triples its Marana facilities, growing from 100,000 square feet to almost 300,000 square...
Marana, Oro Valley part of $34M plan
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, preliminarily secured over $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District in the initial stages of the FY2025 appropriations process. The money was provisionally awarded through the Congressman’s Community Project Funding requests. “From my first day in office,...
Q&A with Board Chair Linda Welter
Q.What are the major local challenges the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is working on that businesses in the region currently face to remain competitive?. A. Access to Talent. The No. 1 challenge that businesses of all sizes experience is finding qualified individuals to fill their job openings. The Chamber facilitates conversations between business, government, education, and community leaders to address workforce barriers including training, education, access to quality childcare, affordable housing and transportation. Addressing these issues will connect qualified job seekers to local employers, which our community needs.
Arizona children found as part of nationwide ‘Operation We Will Find You 2’
PHOENIX — Several Arizona-based children were recovered after the U.S. Marshals Service’s investigation titled “Operation We Will Find You 2” ended last month. The District of Arizona partnered with U.S. Marshals Service to search Maricopa and Pima counties. Sixteen children were “safely located” and 33 were...
Learn to write at the library
Pima County Public Library has welcomed a new Writer in Residence (WIR). Oro Valley writer Elaine Powers writes nonfiction picture books for children from toddler age to second grade. With 30 self-published books under her belt, she knows a thing or two about the writing process. She’s now available to coach other writers of any genre.
Arizona Lottery Pick 3, Fantasy 5 results for July 4, 2024
8-6-0 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news and results. Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize. All Arizona Lottery retailers...
USDA awards $55.2 million grant for battery storage facility in Sahuarita
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a coalition of electricity cooperatives a $55 million grant to support the development of battery storage systems in rural Arizona.
Man cleared of charges in 2015 shooting spree along I-10 files complaint against ex-DPS chief
Leslie Merritt Jr., whom authorities named as a suspect in the 2015 Interstate 10 shootings and whose charges were dismissed, has filed a legal complaint against the former head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, according to recently filed court documents Between August and September of 2015, 11 shootings impacted drivers on...
Arizona welcomes 150 new US citizens: Ceremony on Fourth is 'foundation of America'
About 150 people from 45 countries became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony held in Phoenix on Independence Day. The ceremony, held at South Mountain Community College on Thursday morning, was presided over by U.S. District Judge Roslyn O. Silver, who administered the Oath of Allegiance and welcomed new citizens with a...
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