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Arizona guard Mailien Rolf and Germany squeak past Slovenia in FIBA U20 EuroBasket QF
As expected, things are getting tougher in the 2024 FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket. Germany had its first real test of the tournament on Friday morning, narrowly beating Slovenia by the score of 76-71. Arizona freshman guard Mailien Rolf had her usual strong all-around game but it took her a...
Another tribal water rights settlement bill introduced
(The Center Square) — Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation this week introduced a second tribal water rights settlement bill to help a central Arizona tribe. A House and Senate version of the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act will give the Native American nation over $1 billion to fund its water agreement. According to a news release, the billion would help with the Cragin-Verde Pipeline and a facility and rights to nearly 5,000 acre-feet of water each year of the Verde River. ...
Man hurt in shooting involving a Safford police officer Saturday morning
SAFFORD, AZ — A man is hurt after being shot by a Safford police officer Saturday morning. Safford police say they were called to the area near the Chamber of Commerce off US 70 just before 10 a.m. for a report of a dispute between a man and a woman.
Monsoonal Patterns Bring Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk to Las Vegas, Southeast California, and Northwest Arizona
As the swelter of mid-July takes hold, the National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a forecast that signals the onset of monsoonal patterns, with thunderstorms likely to roll across the region today and tomorrow. According to the forecast discussion, residents in Nevada, Arizona, and California can expect frequent lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall which could bring about gusts reaching at least 40 mph. The storms also come with a threat of blowing dust, which may reduce visibility and create precarious travel conditions.
Farewell to our Pac-12 rivals: Arizona brought us great pain, and great joy
See previous posts in this Farewell series: Utah and Colorado. The future of the Arizona Wildcats feels assured. Or is it?. From a basketball perspective, they continue to knock on the door of blueblood status. Obviously, Arizona is one of the few programs that is more excited by its basketball...
Arizona mom shares terrifying incident at SeaWorld in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - One mom experienced a huge scare when her daughter's safety belt came loose while they were riding the Electric Eel Roller Coaster at SeaWorld in San Diego. Salina Higgins, her 10-year-old daughter and her 14-year-old niece visited SeaWorld San Diego from Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday.
Tucson Man Sentenced for Mass Shooting Threats at University of Arizona
In a significant case underscoring the dangers of online threats, Michael Pengchung Lee, a 27-year-old Tucson resident, was sentenced to 16 months in prison for threatening to commit a mass shooting at the University of Arizona. The sentencing, delivered by United States District Judge Rosemary Márquez includes three years of supervised release with strict conditions such as substance abuse testing, mental health assessment, location monitoring, and a no-contact provision prohibiting him from being on the University of Arizona campus.
Arizona Football's 2025 recruiting class by position
Even with the Big 12 Media Days going on, a new helmet releasing, and all the other bits and bobs that come with joining a new conference, the new-look Arizona Football coaching staff led by head coach Brent Brennan has been finding the time to cook on the recruiting trail for 2025.
Risky Business: Private credit and Tucson’s financial institutions
At the Future of Finance conference last month in New York City, an annual summit meeting of leading finance industry executives sponsored by “Fortune” magazine, Joshua Easterly, co-CIO of the global investment firm Sixth Street, recalled the moment in 2009 when he saw the future of finance. “I...
Real estate transactions: Week of July 12, 2024
Debbie Heslop of Volk Company represented O’Reilly Auto Enterprises LLC, in the purchase of two parcels of land in Southern Arizona. One with approximately 89,298-square-foot parcel of land located in Thatcher at Bauer Avenue and Highway 70 from DMMK FP LLC for $535,000 and the other with approximately 35,545-square-foot parcel of land located in Sierra Vista at 4455 S. Highway from Betsy L. Huttsell for $300,000. The new owner will develop and operate an O’Reilly Auto Parts retail store at each of these locations.
Intelligent Office: Business help only a phone call away
For Sarah Duke of Duke Nutrition Experts, having a professional meeting space was a must. However, for the one-woman show, an office of her own wasn’t in the budget at first. What’s a small business owner to do?. Enter Intelligent Office Tucson and Intelligent Office Oro Valley. “I...
Local United Way receives $10K grant from foundation
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona received a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation. The grant will be used to support Greater Tucson’s growing population of opportunity youth (youth ages 16 to 24 who are disconnected from work and from school) by providing education, training, employment, and wrap around supports to reconnect them with the workforce and help them develop a pathway to success.
People In Action: Week of July 12, 2024
Since joining CODAC as an addictions fellow and then as associate medical director, Dr. Mark Grant has immersed himself in the world of addiction medicine. He has a track record of proven leadership and clinical care, a heart for underserved populations and individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders, and a passion for growth. “We are confident in his ability to lead our medical operations with excellence and dedication,” said Dennis Regnier, CODAC president and chief executive officer.
Arizona politicians stunned after Trump shot at, shooter killed at rally
Prayers, gratitude and anger marked the response of Arizona officials after former President Donald Trump was wounded on stage at a campaign rally in western Pennsylvania. The Secret Service was handling the attack as an assassination attempt. ...
Suspect who brandished weapon at police shot by officer in Safford
SAFFORD, Ariz. — A suspect is injured after being shot by a Safford police officer, authorities said. Safford police officers responded to the area of Relation Street and U.S. Highway 191 at 9:55 a.m. for a report of a dispute between a man and a woman. The man, later identified as Steven Stone, had a firearm and allegedly displayed the weapon, police said.
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