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Authorities respond to serious crash near Palo Verde, Alvernon
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - One person suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near Palo Verde and Alvernon late Tuesday, July 23. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the accident but was not able to provide more details. Be sure to subscribe to the 13 News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@13newskold.
50 years in business: Sierra Vista nonprofit changes operations to raise more
For 50 years, the Friends of the Sierra Vista Library has been promoting reading throughout the area. One of they ways they do so and raise money for the local library is through its bookstore.
Arson suspect arrested for Arizona wildfire that destroyed 21 homes
SAN CARLOS, Ariz. — A 22-year-old San Carlos Apache Tribe member has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Watch Fire, which destroyed several homes and burned hundreds of acres in eastern Arizona. Keanu Dude was arrested on July 23 for allegedly being involved in starting the wildfire. “It...
How much did Arizonans wager in sports in May?
PHOENIX — Sports bettors in Arizona were busy in May of 2024, a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming reveals. Bettors in Arizona wagered about $568.5 million in sports in May, which is a 25.9% increase from May of last year. Sports betting became legal in Arizona...
Arizona state senator accused of speeding loses endorsement of key police group
A major police organization withdrew its endorsement of Sen. Justine Wadsack Tuesday after she called a traffic ticket for excessive speeding "political persecution." Wadsack, R-Marana, was recorded on police radar driving 71 mph in a 35 mph zone on March 15. Because legislative immunity protected her from an immediate ticket, Tucson police waited...
School vouchers intended to save taxpayer money blew a massive hole in Arizona's budget
This story was originally published by ProPublica. In 2022, Arizona pioneered the largest school voucher program in the history of education. Under a new law, any parent in the state, no matter how affluent, could get a taxpayer-funded voucher worth up to tens of thousands of dollars to spend on private school tuition,...
Fentanyl overdoses decreasing in all categories except teens, research shows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Two fentanyl cases in the spotlight Tuesday in our state. In one case, an Arizona man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for selling fentanyl and fleeing from law enforcement. In another case, a Buckeye man pleaded guilty for his involvement in a scheme that shipped...
Crews making good progress against Romero and Circle fires in rural Arizona
PHOENIX – Crews are making good progress controlling two wildfires in rural Arizona near Kearny, officials said Tuesday. The Romero Fire and Circle Fire have both stabilized in recent days, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Romero Fire consumed 7,000 acres about 13 miles...
Is there a way to stop all the political text messages?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The 2024 election cycle is expected to produce the largest wave of political texts in history, and many Arizona voters aren’t happy about it. Every morning, Heath Hornback looks at his phone and sees another political text message from a candidate who wants his vote or a contribution.
AZ Supreme Court: school districts can't recoup desegregation taxes
PHOENIX -- School districts that spend money on court-ordered desegregation programs are not entitled to get reimbursed by the state, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday. The justices said state lawmakers did nothing wrong in 2018 when they said such costs were the sole responsibility of district residents and not of taxpayers across the state.
Tribes collaborate on Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A historic signing for the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement took place in Phoenix, July 17, bringing together tribal leaders from the Navajo, Hopi and neighboring communities. The agreement will now be sent to Congress as part of the congressional bills. Navajo Nation Council...
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