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Frightening nuclear bomb map shows Phoenix 'destruction' with 245,880 deaths after 'B-83' blast
An interactive map created by nuclearsecrecy.com paints a terrifying picture of the catastrophic damage that would be inflicted on Houston, Texas, if a nuclear bomb were to be detonated within its metropolitan area
FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Another active day of storms tomorrow
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Scattered storms are sticking around through the late afternoon/early evening hours. The main threat is flash flooding due to the nearly stationary nature of these storms. Storms should fizzle out by the late evening hours. Another pretty active day of storms tomorrow, with a slightly better chance of more of the Tucson metro getting storm action. Our storm pattern calms down a touch Mon – Wed, with more storm activity by later in the workweek into next weekend. Temps look to heat up past the 105-degree mark by that time as well.
Fleet Profile: Arizona Public Service looks to lower cost, emissions
Working to reduce a fleet’s carbon footprint requires diligent and comprehensive research—but the reward comes from lowering operating costs. That’s according to Cresencio Celaya, leader of transportation strategy and planning at Arizona Public Service Company (APS). Headquartered in Phoenix, APS provides energy to approximately 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11 Arizona counties.
'He was a great man': Peoria father who drowned in Mexico remembered by family
A man from Peoria is being remembered by his family after his unexpected death in Mexico over the Fourth of July weekend. Robert Perkins, 43, originally from Benson, AZ, was swept away in a rip current on July 4 at a Rocky Point beach while on a family vacation in Mexico for...
Before Mark Kelly became a senator, he made millions speaking and consulting, records show
Before Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly emerged as one of the lead contenders for vice president on the Democratic ticket, the former NASA astronaut earned more than a million dollars on the speaking circuit by regaling companies and colleges with tales of his triumphs in space. Kelly, who was a U.S....
Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering in Prescott
The 2024 edition of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will again take the stage at the Jim and Linda Lee Yavapai College Performing Arts Center on August 8-10. It’s the 36th annual Gathering of cowboy poets in Prescott. One of the city’s most popular events, this year’s Gathering features over 40 authentic cowboy singers, poets, and storytellers sharing the heritage and culture of the American cowboy for two days and three nights of entertainment.
'Just keep kicking': Kris Vera-Phillips on Olympics lessons, son's swim meet
Opening ceremonies for the 2024 Olympics will take place today — and for weeks the world will watch fantastic athletes compete hard for gold medals. For Kris Vera-Phillips, it's a time to pause and consider her young son's experience in the swimming pool. Kris Vera-Phillips is a Ph.D. candidate...
Arizona man shockingly granted Irish citizenship after DNA test revelation
John Portmann, an Arizona native, recently became one of the first individuals to receive an Irish passport based solely on a DNA test. Born in Phoenix in 1963, Portmann’s life took a remarkable turn when a DNA test revealed that his ancestry is 100% Irish. As an infant, Portmann...
Lane closed on westbound I-10 after four-vehicle crash near Vail
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A four-vehicle collision along the westbound I-10 shut down its right lane on Saturday, July 27. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is managing the crash site near milepost 281. Whether or not anyone was injured in the crash is unclear. The left lane of...
'This guy got seven in his hands and did it in less than 20 seconds': Man arrested for allegedly stealing more than $40,000 worth of golf clubs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It's a crime that went after one of the Valley's most beloved sports. Dozens of high-end golf clubs stolen in the middle of the day at several golf shops in Scottsdale and other parts of the Valley. All adding up to be worth $43,000 within a...
Harris has begun "thorough" process to pick VP, campaign manager says
Tucson — Vice President Kamala Harris has started a "thorough" process of selecting a running mate in her bid to become America's 47th president, her campaign manager confirmed to CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona on Friday."The vice president has begun a process that is probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make during her time as a candidate for president," Julie Chávez Rodríguez said when asked whether Harris had narrowed down her list of potential vice presidential nominees.Chávez Rodríguez said the campaign was "excited to see" Harris "undergo that process" of picking...
AZ judge strikes down legislative language on voter guide for abortion initiative
(The Center Square) – Arizona for Abortion Access, a coalition looking to put legal access to abortion in the Arizona constitution, won their lawsuit against the Arizona Legislative Council over the language in a voter guide that will accompany their ballot measure. On July 3, Arizona for Abortion Access successfully submitted enough signatures, over 823,000, to put the abortion measure on the November ballot for voters to decide whether abortion access should be enshrined in the Arizona constitution. ...
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