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Executive Vice President appointed to National Commission for Small and Rural Colleges
Dr. James Perey, executive vice president for academics at Cochise College, has been appointed to the Commission on Small and Rural Colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). According to the AACC’s website, the Commission on Small and Rural Colleges provides insights, guidance and innovative practices to address...
Struggling with insomnia? Arizona summer heat may be to blame, sleep expert says
PHOENIX — Struggling with insomnia in the summer? Blame the Arizona summer heat, according to a sleep psychologist with Banner Health. A warm bedroom can make it harder to get rest, according to Denise Rodriguez Esquivel, a clinical psychologist at Banner University Medical Center South in Tucson. “Our body...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST – Another First Alert Action Day Friday
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Strong chance for storms continues through Friday night before high pressure nudges closer to southern Arizona suppressing storms over the weekend. An Air Quality Alert is in place for the Tucson Metro area with high ozone levels expected again Friday afternoon. Children, older adults, and those with respiratory illnesses should decrease physical activity outdoors.
Arizonan NASCAR Racers Dissect Season Heading Into Olympic Break
The NASCAR Playoff picture gets clearer with just four races remaining in the regular season as we await Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway Nov. 8-10! After a wild return to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NASCAR now enters a two-week Olympic break. While returning to the iconic racing venue, I got to chat with the three full-time NASCAR drivers who hail from the Grand Canyon State.
Why are gas prices going up in AZ? Surprise: They're not. Here's what to know
It may feel like you're taking a gamble filling up your car this summer. When gas prices seem to fluctuate every week, it's hard to know what to expect when you get to the pump. According to data from AAA, the average gas price in Arizona is actually 5 cents a gallon less...
The First Public Teacher in Arizona Only Lasted 6 months!
The school year is beginning in Arizona. As you pick up the annual list of school supplies, consider for a moment what school might have been like when Arizona wasn't even part of the United States. Funding issues and other challenges impact our education system to this day, and it...
Sprague adds new district manager following latest promotion
Sprague Pest Solutions promoted Kolbin Bertilson, ACE to district manager. In his new role, Bertilson will guide the advancement of the Colorado and Arizona markets. With this promotion, he becomes the fourth district manager at Sprague. The move also reflects the company’s goal of developing leaders internally. (Earlier this year the company promoted Lindsey Marker to district manager).
Jefferson Starship singer recalls the Grand Canyon State
Jefferson Starship singer Cathy Richardson has an affinity for Arizona. Richardson spent time in Phoenix and Tucson performing the lead role in “Love, Janis.”. “I love it,” she said about the state. “I love the desert. It’s so beautiful. I have a lot of friends there. I always have a good time.”
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