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Search underway for suspect after breach at Fort Huachuca
SIERA VISTA, Ariz. (KGUN 9) — Sierra Vista Police Department has announced that a person has breached Fort Huachuca after a foot pursuit with the suspect. The SVPD has announced that the suspect is located on the "south range" of the station. The area is a large desert, not...
Pima County dad charged with murder after toddler in hot car for 3 hours died
Authorities have charged a father with murder in connection with the death of his toddler who was found in a parked vehicle for several hours near a home in Tucson on Tuesday. Christopher Scholtes, 37, of Oro Valley, was charged with second-degree murder and child abuse in connection with the death of his 2-year-old daughter, according to a Friday morning news release from Marana police.
Pima County Industrial Development Authority Offers Fifth Round of Assistance
The Pima County Industrial Development Authority has launched a fifth round of funding for its highly successful program aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers. With another commitment of $25 million of bonds, LIGHTHOUSE 5.0 is offering a below-market fixed-rate mortgage that also comes with substantial down payment assistance. On Jul. 10,...
Freeman Fire burns nearly 2K acres near Tucson, prompts evacuations
The Freeman Fire, formerly known as the Wash Fire, grew overnight and burned nearly 2,000 acres north of Tucson, prompting evacuations on Friday. The lightning-caused fire near Oracle spread as windy conditions pushed the fire in all directions and forced the evacuation of Willow Spring Ranch, the Department of Forestry and Fire Management said. As of 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, officials were considering the evacuation of Hayden Ranch as well.
This AZ airport is getting a new flight to a historic California city. Here's where
Alaska Airlines just announced a new seasonal route between Arizona and California. Tucson International Airport will get a flight to Sacramento, a new destination for the southern Arizona airport. The new seasonal route was one of 18, and the only one out of an Arizona airport, that Alaska Airlines is introducing in December 2024...
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Holds Second Annual Educational Sessions; Craig Slate Shares
NOGALES, AZ - Knowledge is a powerful tool in any industry, but certainly when it comes to fresh produce. With that in mind, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is announcing its educational sessions at the Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) this year, November 7–9. These sessions are geared toward suppliers, retailers, and foodservice buyers where a variety of topics critical to the produce industry will be discussed.
Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan named Walter Camp preseason All-American
There are no shortage of All-American teams in college football, but the NCAA ranks five of them above the rest when it comes to designating someone a consensus or unanimous selection. The first of that quintet has released its preseason team, and not surprisingly Tetairoa McMillan is on it. Arizona’s...
Early Chinese immigrants in Tucson defy typical narratives of border communities
Those who lived in Tucson back in the day may remember their local Chinese grocer. But how did Chinese and Mexican families in Tucson create a blended border town?. An oral historian working with the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center has been collecting stories from the descendants of the first Chinese families who found a home in Tucson.
Yavapai College Named One of ‘Top Workplaces’ in Arizona
Yavapai College has been named one of the ‘Top Workplaces in Arizona for 2024 by AZCentral, USA Today Network, and LocalIQ. YC was one of 153 companies across Arizona that were identified as top workplaces and one of just 22 organizations in the “large company” category. College leadership was on hand to accept the award at the annual Top Workplaces awards gala in Glendale, AZ, on June 27.
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