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Incoming Arizona freshman Emma Kavanagh wins national catching award
Emma Kavanagh is one of the most decorated incoming freshman for Arizona softball in recent memory, and the awards haven’t stopped. Kavanagh, one of five players the Wildcats signed in the 2024 recruiting class, has been named NFCA High School Catcher of the Year. From Barrington, Ill., Kavanagh was...
Yogi Roth on Y-Option, New Big 12 Landscape
Yogi Roth provides a perspective unlike anyone else in the college football landscape. While his time with the Pac-12 Network has ended, he still will be a crucial voice in the sport while broadcasting Big Ten games and in his newest venture Y-Option. It’s a podcast, a Substack and would have videos as well to talk college football from a West Coast lens.
Olympic Champion Amanda Beard Retained for New Arizona Swimming Staff
University of Arizona assistant Amanda Beard will be the lone holdover on the Wildcats' revamped swimming coaching staff next season. Archive photo via Arizona Athletics. The University of Arizona swimming & diving team has confirmed that assistant coach Amanda Beard will be retained under its new coaching staff. She is the program’s lone swimming coach who will be retained under new head coach Ben Loorz, who was hired in the offseason after former head coach Augie Busch did not have his contract renewed.
AZ Briefing: Check out weekend road closures; Gilbert's Sandbar to become Backyard bar; Questions return about where Wendy Rogers lives
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced a litany of road closures for travelers to be aware of during the upcoming weekend. Such closures include parts of Interstate 10 near Sky Harbor International Airport...
Red Cross launches extreme heat door-hanger campaign
Working together to keep everyone safe in the extreme heat, the Red Cross is launching their extreme heat door-hanger campaign after a record breaking summer we don't want to see again. The post Red Cross launches extreme heat door-hanger campaign appeared first on KYMA.
Arizona legislature puts measure on Nov. ballot that would establish REINS-style oversight of agency rulemaking
The Arizona State Legislature on June 12, 2024, put a ballot measure on the Nov. 5 ballot that would amend state law to require legislative ratification of certain state agency rules. If voters approve the measure, proposed rules estimated to increase regulatory costs by more than $500,000 over five years...
2024 Arizona football season countdown: 42 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 42 HANK “BIRDLEGS” STANTON. With it being the 42nd day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player to wear No. 42 for Arizona is split end Hank “Birdlegs” Stanton, who played with the Wildcats from 1939-41. He is an Arizona Hall of Famer who was a first team Little All-American in 1941 and All-Border Conference pick in 1940 and 1941. He was also named to Rocky Mountain area (NCAA District 7) all-time team. He once held the national record for most receptions in a season with 50 and for receiving yards in a season with 820 in 1941. He held the record for number of receptions for eight years and the record for receiving yards for 20 years. A talented athlete, he also led the 1940-41 baseball team with a .367 batting average. He played football for a professional team called the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1947. He later served as an ends coach at both Arizona State and Arizona, retiring from his position with the Wildcats in 1955 to take a job with the sales department of the Arizona Portland Cement Co. in Phoenix. He passed away from an apparent heart attack at his Phoenix home in 1975 at age 54. Another No. 42 worth mentioning is former defensive end Brooks Reed, a Sabino graduate who was an All-Pac-10 selection in 2010 and went to play in the NFL.
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Above average temps, more monsoon storm chances into next week
PHOENIX — The extreme heat rolls on as our temperatures stay above normal through next week. Afternoon highs in the Valley will be between 109-112 degrees each day. Overnight temperatures will remain in the upper 80 to low 90s next week too. It's the dangerous combination of sizzling hot...
Pascua Yaqui Entrepreneur Hopes to Create Opportunities for Others
Nicolette Gomez wasn’t sure what she wanted to study when she graduated high school in 2009 and started thinking about college. As a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Gomez thought a gap year working for Casino Del Sol would be a good way to figure out her next step. One year turned into 10.
Tucson Icon Dirtbag’s Expands to Phoenix
Dirtbag’s, an iconic University of Arizona bar beloved by students, alumni and locals in Tucson, is set to open a new location in Phoenix this August. Known for its lively ambiance, extraordinary service and delicious food, Dirtbag’s Phoenix will bring the same excitement and community spirit to the Valley.
Looking Back at a Year of Growth for This Leadership Organization
Last year, Valley Leadership continued to grow and expand its impact and reach. We finished the third year of our Catalyze and Explore programs, graduating another 100+ leaders and sending them out into the community equipped and ready to make meaningful impact – as individuals serving the community, but also as part of our Impact Maker. There were some big milestones for our Impact Teams that continue to bring together alumni and strategic partners to address Arizona’s most pressing issues. Keep reading for more exciting updates!
Delta Dental of Arizona contributed more $2 million in 2023
This summer, the Delta Dental Institute released its 2023 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona, which is headquartered in Scottsdale, contributed $2.1 million, positively impacting 252,094 people.
County Assessor Candidates Interviewed on Zoom
The PRT has been conducting zoom interviews with candidates running in contested races for Santa Cruz County offices. There are two candidates running for County Assessor: the incumbent Pablo Ramos and his challenger Octavio “Tavo” Gradillas. As both are running as Democrats, this race will be decided in the July 30 primary election.
Ajo suffers frequent summer power outages. Supervisor says new cooling stations will help
Pima County is getting several cooling stations made from shipping containers that briefly blocked gaps in the border wall. The solar-powered “cooltainers” are equipped with air conditioning and can accommodate up to 15 people at a time. The project is a collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services.
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