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Executive Vice President appointed to National Commission for Small and Rural Colleges
Dr. James Perey, executive vice president for academics at Cochise College, has been appointed to the Commission on Small and Rural Colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). According to the AACC’s website, the Commission on Small and Rural Colleges provides insights, guidance and innovative practices to address...
1-On-1: with Austin Poganski
Roadrunners Forward Austin Poganski joined Adrian Denny and Kim Cota-Robles on this week’s Insider Podcast after signing a two-year contract with the team. To hear the complete interview and how Austin did on our first ever podcast BuzzFeed Quiz, download the full show below. Listen to “Austin Poganski Takes...
Just Between Friends consignment shop is ready for back-to-school
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A big back-to-school sale is now open to the public. The Just Between Friends consignment store is now open. It allows parents to get their kids’ school clothes and supplies at a massive discount and sell some old clothes. According to Nerd Wallet, the...
Tucson Unified aims to increase number of students enrolling in postsecondary education
The Tucson Unified School District is partnering with a local organization in hopes of increasing college attendance rates among its students. The program sends college students to give advice to middle and high schoolers. In 2022, about 48% of Arizona’s high school graduates enrolled in some form of postsecondary education....
Arizona Beach Volleyball earns postseason academic awards
The Arizona Beach Volleyball program received the AVCA Team Academic Award and was named to the Team Academic Honor Roll for having a team GPA in the top 20% nationally. This is the ninth straight year the Sand Cats have earned the Team Academic Award and the fifth straight year the team has been named to the Academic Honor Roll. Arizona Head Coach Steve Walker praised the hard work of current and former athletes as well as the support provided by staff at the University of Arizona. "I couldn't be more proud of our current and former teams that have...
U.S. Air Force Contests EPA's Cleanup Order for PFAS Contamination at Tucson Superfund Site
The U.S. Air Force is pushing back against the Environmental Protection Agency's demand for an expedited cleanup of hazardous chemicals at a Tucson Superfund site, challenging the urgency and legal grounds of the EPA's order. Last May, the EPA issued an administrative emergency order for the Air Force and Arizona Air National Guard to tackle the risk posed by per- and polyfluoroakyl substances (PFAS) at the Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site, citing the Safe Drinking Water Act. These substances are linked to adverse health effects including cancer and immune system damage, as reported by the AZPM News.
Arizona Places 78 Student-Athletes on Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll
TUCSON, Ariz. — An impressive 78 Arizona student-athletes earned Pac-12 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll accolades, the conference announced on Wednesday. Any student-athlete on their respective team roster with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.3-or-above, and who has served at least one year in residence at the institution, is eligible for the distinction. The spring award winners include members of Arizona's Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Men's Golf, Men's Outdoor Track & Field, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Outdoor Track & Field, and Women's Tennis programs.
Driver who killed Tucson's 'Umbrella Lady' sentenced to jail
TUCSON, Ariz. — The driver who hit and killed a pedestrian, known by Tucsonans as the "Umbrella Lady," was sentenced Monday for her crimes. Guadalupe Theresa Solis was sentenced in Superior Court on Monday to 180 days in jail and four years of probation, according to a representative from the Pima County Attorney’s Office.
Treasures 4 Teachers offers repurposed, discounted school supplies to teachers
With the new school year starting next week in Tucson, teachers are setting up their classrooms, sometimes dipping into their own pockets to ensure students have the supplies they need.
Tucson Police release details about a homicide investigation
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News)— The Tucson Police Department has released new information about a homicide investigation that happened on July 12 near Broadway and Wilmot in the early morning of July 12. Patrol officers from Operations Division East were dispatched to a shopping center in the 6300 block of...
Call to Vendors for Tucson’s 2024 Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
Tucson Parks and Recreation began accepting applications for the 2024 Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in Reid Park on Monday, July 22. This event has been held for over four decades, attracting over 150 vendors from all over the Southwest. All goods must be handmade by the applicant and provide shoppers with a unique, high-quality, and diverse selection of items.
Changes to Tucson’s hard to recycle plastic program in effect
Overwhelming participation in Tucson’s pilot plastic recycling program has prompted significant changes to the process, including requiring participants to buy more plastic, to recycle their plastic. Tucsonans hoping to recycle plastic items that can’t go in the curbside bins now must purchase and place their items in Hefty Renew...
Flash flood warning issued for Pima County
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Pima County starting at 4:09 p.m. July 24. The warning expires at 7:15 p.m. July 24. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the northern portions of the Tohono O'odhamNation. Weather radar indicated between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen along and near Route 34 southeast of Sil Nakya and south of Queens Well. ...
Plaza Palomino offers respite for shoppers, business owners
Plaza Palomino is keeping things cool for Tucson business owners and shoppers this summer. The mall is home to four restaurants, a hair salon, some wellness spaces, and several clothing stores. On the third Saturday of each month, Plaza Palomino also plays host to a concert featuring local bands. The next concert will be Aug. 17 with Funky Bonz performing.
AJ Ramos, 14, shoots first-ever 59 in Arizona junior golf
The 59 Club has added a member. Its newest is 14-year-old AJ Ramos of Tucson, Arizona, who went sub-60 last week at a Junior Golf Association of Arizona event. Ramos shot his 59, which was a bogey-free, 11-under round, at Starfire Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic. He had three birdies and an eagle on his front nine, then six birdies – including five in a row – on the back before making par at the last.
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