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AZ Supreme Court: State not responsible for TUSD desegregation expenses
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state does not have to reimburse Pima County for taxes levied for Tucson Unified’s programs stemming from its decades-long desegregation case. TUSD board president Natalie Luna Rose said that the district is figuring out how the ruling will affect them. “It...
2024 monsoon season has been wetter than expected. What can Arizona expect in August?
Arizona has had a wetter monsoon season than meteorologists expected for the summer, but some areas have remained dry. This year's monsoon season was predicted to be even drier than 2023's historically dry season, but much of the state has been close to or above normal rainfall through July, National Weather Service officials said.
Woman dies after being hit by train in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A woman died after she was hit by a train near South First Avenue and East Bilby Road in Tucson early Saturday, July 20. Union Pacific confirmed the accident happened around 12:40 a.m. and said the woman was not at a crossing when she was hit.
BlackWolf Rideshare Expansion into Phoenix Halted Due to Regulatory Compliance Issues
A new player in the rideshare game, BlackWolf, known for its unique feature of offering rides with armed drivers, recently announced its expansion into Phoenix. Founded in Atlanta, BlackWolf has stirred the pot with its concept of increased security during rides by hiring drivers who boast backgrounds in military, law enforcement, or private security. The service touts a rigorous vetting process for these drivers, with a stipulation of at least four years' experience in their previous professions, as noted on the company's website.
These dogs helps kids practice reading at Peoria library
Arizona has been represented on stage at the Republican National Convention. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. And, a preview of this weekend’s WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix. That and more on The Show.
Heat continues across the Valley with storms possible
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It was another warm start to our morning, with lows in the mid-90s. This afternoon will be a hot one with highs around 112. That’s still warmer than our average high this time of year, which is 106 degrees! The record high for today’s date is 115 degrees.
Indigenous leaders convene in Scottsdale for "power building" summit
Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elected officials, organizers, artists and academics are convening in Scottsdale on Tuesday to harness their collective political power heading into election season.Why it matters: Indigenous voters represent a large and important voting bloc in Arizona and many other swing states but are too often political candidates, co-founder and executive director of Advance Native Political Leadership Anathea Chino tells Axios.The big picture: "The founding of the United States is a complicated history for Indigenous people. The building of U.S. democracy was largely … not intended for us to thrive in or survive in," she...
Tucson Turf comes close to reaching Boys 15U NFL Flag Championships title game
Tucson Turf’s 15U boys team representing the Arizona Cardinals came close to playing for the title of the NFL Flag Championships at Canton, Ohio, on Sunday, but receiver Sean Roebuck was ruled by referees to have stepped out of bounds before reaching the end zone as time expired against Metro Select (Saints).
Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'
In Arizona, cases of valley fever — a disease spread by a fungus that lives in the dirt — have more than doubled in the past year, 12News reported. The spike in cases may be related to conditions brought about by the ongoing overheating of our planet, officials said.
What's going on in Arizona? Podcast explores state's brushes with extremism
THE ROOTS OF RADICALISMListen to the full season| What is going on in Arizona? When the Arizona Supreme Court upheld a Civil War-era near-total ban on abortion this spring, many were stunned that the 19th century still cast a shadow over everyday life here. ...
Microburst leaves behind damage in Drexel Heights area
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Another storm left behind damage in Tucson, this time in the Drexel Heights area. The National Weather Service told 13 News the cause was a microburst Sunday night, which had winds of at least 58 mph. A small mobile home park called Mountainside Village may...
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