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AZDPS takes on the nation in 'America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest'
PHOENIX — It's time for Arizona's statewide police agency to flex their new line of patrol vehicles and see if the public agrees they're the best-looking ones in the country. The American Association of State Troopers is holding their annual "America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest" and the Arizona Department...
PLAY BALL: Sierra Vista Little League hosts 12U state tournament for the first time
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (KGUN) — For the first time, Sierra Vista Little League is hosting a state tournament that could eventually send a team to the Little League World Series in Williamsport . The 12-and-under tournament rotates between Arizona’s 14 little league districts. Sierra Vista is in District 8...
Arizona Secretary of State Tours Pinal County's New Election Center in Florence, Showcases Commitment to Electoral Integrity Ahead of Primaries
In a move to bolster confidence in electoral integrity, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes made a special visit to the newly minted Pinal VOTES building in Florence. The facility, which serves as the new heartbeat of Pinal County's election machinery, had its doors open last month and is now fully operational, aligning its launch with the state's upcoming primary election on July 30. Fontes was guided on this exploratory tour by Recorder Dana Lewis, who highlighted the enhancements designed to beef up security, streamline processes, and usher in an era of greater transparency. For those interested in the intricate details of the Secretary's visit, a video tour is available for public viewing.
Krispy Kreme giving away donuts due to global tech outage: Where to get one in Phoenix
Krispy Kreme is offering some sweet relief for the global technology outage: It's giving away free Original Glazed Doughnuts for a limited time. The Microsoft outage, attributed to a faulty update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, caused significant disruptions affecting airlines, banks, health care facilities and public transit systems. CrowdStrike said it was not a security incident or cyberattack, and Microsoft said the underlying cause had been fixed. ...
Parent who left his child in vehicIe in the famiIy driveway for more than 3 hours to die claims he got ‘dlstracted by playing his gaming consoIe and putting his food away’
Phoenix, AZ – According to the police officials, the 37-year-old dad, Cristopher, was taken into custody last week and later charged with second-degree murder after he reportedly left his child in a hot vehicle and faiIed to check on the girl for more than 3 hours because he was playing video games. During the investigation process, authorities also discovered that the parent reportedly knew that the vehicle’s AC will shut off eventually. Police officials said that messages between the father and the girl’s mother reportedly revealed that the father knew that his vehicle’s AC will turn off after 30 minutes.
3-Year Prison Sentence for Arizona Man Involved in Drug Trafficking Across Border
PHOENIX — The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced on Friday that a 33-month jail term had been handed down to a Tucson man for his role in narcotics cross-border delivery. According to a release, in May 2019, 27-year-old Reynaldo Parra-Villagrana was caught in...
Conservative group threatens to sue Arizona election officials to block those using federal voting form
PHOENIX -- A group headed by a former Trump adviser is threatening to sue the state's 15 counties if they don't try to check to see if there are noncitizens on their voter ...
Arizona man sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for trafficking drugs across border
PHOENIX — A man from Tucson was sentenced to 33 months in prison for delivering drugs across the border, the U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced Friday. Reynaldo Parra-Villagrana, 27, brought 878.8 grams of pure methamphetamine to an undercover officer in the parking lot of...
Arizona's 'Cyclone Cowboy' inspired the movie 'Twister,' but he chases fewer storms now
TUCSON — Warren Faidley’s house is full of stuff: flintlock pistols, swords, photos of his work, an old diving helmet, a model blimp on a track that crosses the living room overhead and a poster from the original “Twister” movie. An old cowboy movie is playing on the TV.
No more 'UArizona': University makes style switch back to 'U of A'
After a five-year stint, the University of Arizona is doing away with “UArizona.” The 2019 style change was an adjustment for many fans and alumni, even landing the school in a segment of SNL’s “Weekend Update.” Now, university communications staff are being directed to return to “U of A” as the school’s abbreviated...
Unemployment dips again in Arizona
(The Center Square) – The unemployment rate in Arizona continues to stay below the national average. The seasonally adjusted rate of 3.3% in June was 0.1% lower than May 2024, even though the U.S. rate was 4.1% compared to 4%. This is a new record low based on how employment numbers have been measured since 1976, as May's numbers were touted as such. The top-gaining sectors were financial activities, which...
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