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The Joy Bus receives grant to help open new location, serve more people with cancer across the Valley
In the spirit of supporting the community, a $100,000 donation from the James M. Cox Foundation was recently presented to The Joy Bus founder Jennifer Caraway by Alex Taylor, chairman and chief executive officer of Cox Enterprises. The Joy Bus is committed to relieving the daily struggles of people with...
Allie Skaggs signs with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball
Allie Skaggs, one of the most accomplished second basemen in Arizona softball history, will continue her playing career this summer with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball. AU announced Wednesday morning that Skaggs will join the league for its five weeks of competition at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill., starting July 26.
Tucson's Marro Technologies Innovates to Slash Software Costs for Businesses
Amidst the digital transformation, a Tucson-based startup is making significant strides toward optimizing software expenses for businesses. Marro Technologies, a venture that participated in Pima County Economic Development's Crucible at FORGE program, is offering a platform that meticulously monitors software usage across medium to enterprise-level companies. This solution effectively identifies overlooked savings by cutting down on unnecessary software licenses, as reported by the Pima County Newsroom.
Tucson family details mid-ride scare on SeaWorld San Diego roller coaster
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Tucson mother and her 10-year-old daughter are warning families traveling to SeaWorld San Diego this summer about their terrifying experience on the “Electric Eel” roller coaster last week. Salina Higgins claims the “comfort strap” on her daughter Ariella’s seat became loose mid-ride...
Retired Secret Service agent comments on attempted assassination
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A retired Secret Service agent is offering a glimpse into what securing an event requires, as is an Arizona sheriff who has secured three events for the former president. The retired agent said the Secret Service is tasked with being 100% right, 100% of the...
Air conditioning improvements begin at TUSD schools
A construction worker directs an HVAC unit on the roof of Blenman Elementary School in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, July 12, 2024. Trucks rolled into Blenman Elementary school before sunrise last Friday, carrying the first of 34 HVAC units supplied to TUSD schools through a $480 million bond that voters passed last fall.
WATCH: San Carlos Apache Reservation continues to battle Watch Fire
Days after the Watch Fire broke out, homeowners in the 7 Mile District on the San Carlos Apache Reservation were allowed back into the evacuation area. Seventy-five people were displaced after more than 20 houses and structures burned down as the fire reached 2,162 acres, according to fire officials. The...
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