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Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
Dangerous heat in Phoenix with slight chances of rain in parts of Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Friday and Saturday in the Valley as extreme temperatures are sticking around. It was another morning with a low of 92 degrees, which is 7 degrees above our average low this time of year. Get ready for...
Roadrunners Announce Support Staff Additions
Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners announced today that Jimmy McKnight has been named Assistant Athletic Trainer and Aidan McConnell has been named Assistant Equipment Manager. McKnight (top left) joins Tucson from the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings where he served the past three seasons as the Head Athletic Therapist....
Wildcats’ Polynesian Pipeline bringing more awareness of Polynesian culture in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A big eyecatcher at Big 12 media days was Arizona football coach Brent Brennan and many of the University of Arizona players sporting traditional Polynesian leis. It’s something Brennan said was a gift from the mother of Wildcats star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. “T-Mac’s...
Tetairoa McMillan confident in Wildcats' upcoming season
When Tetairoa McMillan took the podium at Big 12 Media Days, it did not take long for him to provide an update on the injured foot that kept him out of the conclusion of spring ball and month or so afterward. "It's fine and I feel great," McMillan said. "I...
On 2nd anniversary of 988 hotline, Arizona advocates hopeful to reach more people
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — 988 is a number that can save a life. The mental health and substance abuse crisis hotline marks its second anniversary this week. Since its inception, the number has been called more than 10 million times by those in need. “The 988 line has positively impacted...
Arizona Facebook User’s Epic Response: ‘Not All Handicaps are Visible’
We've all parked in a busy parking lot and noticed the vehicles in the disabled spot. Sometimes, a person's disabilities are clear. An elderly woman walking with a cane, for example, or a man confined to a wheelchair or a walker. But not all disabilities are that obvious. To the...
Leaders of 3 Arizona tribes sign water rights settlement agreement
PHOENIX — Arizona tribal leaders announced the completion of a landmark water rights settlement on Wednesday. The Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe signed the agreement at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, settling decades of litigation among the parties. The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Settlement...
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