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Cochise County sheriff on Biden, Harris and Congress: 'Nobody’s listening'
(The Center Square) – Cochise County, Arizona, Sheriff Mark Dannels said he’s never been able to meet with President Joe Biden or his border czar, Vice President Kamala Harris, the entire time they’ve been in office. Biden, Harris and Congress aren’t helping his deputies, who are risking their lives fighting cartel crime, he said, adding “nobody’s listening.” Dannels on Thursday welcomed to Arizona former President Donald Trump, who he said...
Election 2024: Here are the Arizona candidates running for US Senate
ARIZONA ELECTION 2024See all the races| President | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | State issues| State House | State Senate | Maricopa County | Pinal County | City| Schools| Justice | How to vote| U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego and former television broadcaster Kari Lake are...
Fact-checking claims from Trump, Harris speeches Thursday
PHOENIX — We're fact-checking claims in two speeches from former President Trump, who spoke at the Arizona border ahead of a rally Friday in Glendale, and Vice President Harris, who accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night. First, three claims from Trump's speech Thursday. Claim. Illegal border crossings...
Triple digits temps, low storm chances expected in Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — High temperatures in the Valley today will reach around 105, which is near normal for this time of year. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop in the mountains, especially in eastern and southeastern Arizona. Parts of the mountains will be breezy, with possible gusts between 20 and 30 mph.
Monsoon thunderstorms produce damaging microbursts around Phoenix
The National Weather Service Phoenix said it received several reports of damage on Thursday associated with microbursts around the state. During intense events, wind speeds can reach greater than 100 mph, but gusts were thought to be significantly less during Thursday’s thunderstorms.
Week 1 Roundup: Sabino dominant in start of defense of 3A title; girl scores TD in St. David’s win
This is supposed to be a season of adjustment for Sabino and coach Ryan McBrayer coming off a championship season in which more than 20 seniors graduated, including the most prolific passer in Southern Arizona history — Cam Hackworth. If Friday night’s 40-0 drubbing of visiting Coolidge in the...
Tucson Solar Company Owner Indicted on Multiple Fraud Charges in Green Energy Scheme
The Federal grand jury in Tucson brought fraud charges against Daniel Jarrett Ridlinghafer, owner of Psalm 112 LLC, for orchestrating a scheme defrauding homeowners and credit unions. Ridlinghafer is facing 11 counts including Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Mail Fraud based on fraudulent contracts signed with at least 25 homeowners and two federally insured credit unions, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office on August 22.
2024 Arizona football season countdown: 7 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 7 WILLIE TUITAMA. With it being the 7th day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player for Arizona to wear No. 7 was quarterback Willie Tuitama, who playhed with the Wildcats from 2005 to 2008. Tuitama burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2005, leading the team to a November win over No. 7 UCLA and being carried off the field on the fans’ shoulders. He went on to pass for 9,211 yards (second in Arizona history behind Nick Foles’ 10,011) and 67 touchdowns (tied for first with Foles). He was named MVP of the 2008 Las Vegas Bowl following the Wildcats’ 31-21 win over BYU. He completed 24 of 35 pass attempts for 325 yards with two touchdowns against BYU in his final game of his football career. He went undrafted in the NFL. Tuitama, 37, now resides in San Diego and has coached in the area. “All is good over here,” he mentioned in a text message. “Just working and enjoying life excited to see what Arizona does this season!”
Simulating Arizona’s season in EA Sports College Football 25
Just over a month ago, the college football world was given a gift from EA Sports. For the first time in 11 years, they released the newest college football video game. EA College Football 25 is updated for where the college football world is now. The game includes conference realignment,...
Week 1 Frog & Firkin Football Scoreboard
4A Seton Catholic at 5A Ironwood Ridge, 6 p.m. 4A Combs at 4A Catalina Foothills, 7 p.m. 4A Sierra Linda at 4A Empire, 7 p.m. 2A Tombstone at 2A Heritage Academy, 7 p.m. 6A Salpointe at 5A Marana, 7 p.m. 6A Desert Vista at 5A Cienega, 7 p.m. 5A Tucson...
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