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Amid Heat Waves and Drought, Arizona Republicans Reject Expert Consensus On Climate Change as ‘Fake Science’ – Cronkite News
Last month was the hottest June on record in Phoenix, with an average temperature of 97 degrees. The city’s heat wave last summer, with 31 straight days at 110 degrees or above, blew past the 18-day record set in 1974. With Rocky Mountain snowpack declining, the Colorado River system...
Court shoots down border ballot measure lawsuit
(The Center Square) – The 'Secure the Border Act' will make it onto the November ballot for Arizonans after the Maricopa County Superior Court shot down a lawsuit from activist groups challenging its legality. The proposition would make it a state crime to cross into Arizona through an illegal point of entry, as well as other provisions to crack down on the high levels of migrant crossings and the fentanyl crisis. ...
Terros Health hosts events to help Arizona families’ back-to-school costs
MESA, AZ (AZFamily)—As the back-to-school season approaches, the cost of school supplies continues to rise, straining many families. According to the National Retail Federation, high schoolers’ back-to-school supplies average around $875. For some families, the cost is simply unaffordable. Recognizing the financial burden these families face, Terros Health,...
Camp Sahuarita Kids Send Thanks
In response to the summer camp supplies collected by The Women of Quail Creek’s Community Outreach Committee that were donated to Sahuarita Parks and Recreation, 10 of the campers sent handwritten thank you notes. Most of the letters started with, “Thank you, Women of Quail Creek,” and some added thoughts of “for the supplies so we can do fun activities” and “for giving our camp awesome supplies.” Most of the letters were decorated with stars, flowers, or balloons and written in a variety of colors. All were signed “Camp Sahuarita.”
2024 MLB Draft: 3 Arizona pitchers selected on Day 2
Arizona’s improved pitching was a big reason why a team picked to finish ninth in the Pac-12 ended up winning both the regular-season and conference tournament titles. It also caught the eye of pro scouts, who on Monday picked a trio of Wildcat arms in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Moros Announces Hiring of Assistant Coaches
TUCSON - Arizona Soccer has added Philip Congleton and Nathaniel Gonzalez as Assistant Coaches ahead of its 2024 season, as announced by Head Coach Becca Moros on Monday. Congleton joins the team from NJ/NY Gotham FC where he has served as Head of Sports Science since 2020. In his role there, Congleton was responsible for monitoring data and analytics to track players' physical performance. He created team and individual plans to assist with training, injury prevention, rehabilitation and load.
Pima County will Host Job Fair on July 18
Pima County is partnering with employers in education and the public sector on a job fair on Thursday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way. Pima County will have the following departments represented: Parks & Recreation, Juvenile Court, Clerk of...
3 Reasons why Arizona Football will have a better Defense than Advertised
We are still over a month away from the 2024 Arizona Football season, but we look at the Top Three reasons why this defense will be better than advertised. The 2024 Arizona Football season is quickly approaching, and as the Wildcats and fans alike have lofty expectations for the upcoming season, one thing that is not being talked about enough for the potential success of this team is the defense.
Tucson Sugar Skulls lose final home game of season to San Antonio Gunslingers
The Tucson Sugar Skulls outscored the San Antonio Gunslingers 19-7 in the fourth quarter and was one onside kick away from potentially winning in miraculous comeback fashion, but a scoreless first quarter and turnovers proved to be the difference. Tucson (2-13) lost its seventh consecutive game, a 49-43 setback Saturday...
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