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Bighorn Fire filled Oro Valley’s primary watershed with sediment. Now it's being cleared out
When the Bighorn Fire burned nearly 120,000 acres of the Coronado National Forest, it became the eighth-largest wildfire in Arizona history. Roughly four years later, Pima County officials are addressing an abundance of sediment and debris in Oro Valley’s primary watershed. Camille Hall with Pima County said removing the...
Arizona State Senate candidate accused of removing opponent's campaign flyer from residence
TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — New video appears to shows Arizona State Senate candidate Leezah Sun taking down a political opponent’s flyer at a Valley home, tossing it on the ground and replacing it with her own. Sun, from the Tolleson area, resigned from the State House a few...
Democrat Ruben Gallego downplays border ‘expertise’ in call with donors
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) minimized to Democratic donors the role he would play in crafting federal immigration policy if he wins his Arizona Senate race against Republican Kari Lake. In video obtained by the Washington Examiner, Gallego fielded an immigration question from a donor Tuesday evening during a private virtual fundraiser, in which […]
'Arson of a church is deplorable': Douglas man facing decades behind bars after burning down multiple churches
DOUGLAS, Ariz. — On May 22, 2023, 58-year-old Eric Ridenour burned down two churches in Douglas, Arizona's historic Church Square. Now, he could be facing decades in prison. The U.S. Attorney's Office said it was "because of his hostility towards their practice of having women and members of the LGBTQ community serve in church leadership roles."
Hot temperatures stay as First Alert extended; Rain chances still in play for weekend
PHOENIX (AZFamily)— We had another warm start to our morning, with lows in the lower 90s. On Friday afternoon, we will see a high temperature well above average once again. Our forecast high will be 116, which is 9 degrees above average. A few passing storms in the afternoon...
Notable sports figured you might have forgotten are Arizona Wildcats
When thinking of notable Arizona Athletics alumni, the first place most people go is basketball players. After that, a combination of football, baseball, and softball players with maybe a few Olympians and coaches might jump to mind next. However, Arizona has contributed to the sports landscape in other avenues too.
Alice Min Simpkins receives emergency medicine award
Alice Min Simpkins, MD, a professor of emergency medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, received the James Keaney Award from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. “This award is an incredible honor. Being recognized by respected peers and colleagues is so meaningful,” said Min...
Emergency aid for utility bills was announced June 13. It hasn't been rolled out in Phoenix, Tucson
On June 13, the federal government’s top official for public housing appeared with Tucson’s mayor at the Martin Luther King Apartments and announced emergency relief aimed at making it “as easy as possible” to help residents of public housing “afford air conditioning.”. The new program...
Heffernan Acquires Costello Insurance Associates in Arizona
Heffernan Insurance Brokers acquired Costello Insurance Associates in Tempe, Arizona. Pat Costello and his team of five employees will continue to service their new and existing customers. Costello services clients throughout the U.S. in obtaining coverage for corporate and pleasure aircraft, including jets, gliders, and drones, as well as operations...
Multi-brand franchiser BRIX announces new deals in Arizona and Missouri
Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company BRIX Holdings has announced new deals that will introduce Red Mango and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen locations to the US states of Arizona and Missouri. The expansion includes a multi-unit development agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi for three co-branded stores and another deal with Gary...
The Deadly Disease Being Spread By This Insect in Arizona
As much as I appreciate the warmer weather, in Arizona, the increased heat brings more than just sunburn and sweat when spending time outside. While Arizona isn't as well-known for mosquitoes as Michigan or Florida, for example, where the mosquito is jokingly known as the state bird, Arizona has its fair share of these disease-spreading insects.
AZ Briefing: Pavement work means weekend road closures; 14 dead from heat this year; Mountain lion found at Tucson Medical Center courtyard
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Weekend road closures are returning as pavement improvement projects continue after two weeks without any closures in the Valley, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced. North Valley drivers can expect...
Arizona Humane Society rescues two kittens from walls, encourages community to foster
PHOENIX — Two kittens once stuck in walls found homes after Arizona Humane Society intervened in April. Emergency animal medical technician Andy Gallo recovered the kittens, who were each debilitated for a few days. Susu was found to be suffering from dehydration and in need of eye medication, whereas the AHS trauma hospital discovered Cotton had wounds in several paws from his escape attempts.
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