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ADEQ: Drinking water not threatened by gasoline released from Circle K
CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. — Drinking water in the Chino Valley area does not appear to be threatened by a fuel release reported by Circle K earlier this year. An estimated 86,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline was reportedly released into the environment from a Circle K underground storage tank in Chino Valley. The release occurred over a period of about 18 days and was caused by a faulty component of the submersible turbine pump.
Circle K, nonprofit team up on emergency kits
Police officers know that seconds count in an emergency and having the tools readily available on hand makes saving the life just that important. That’s why the nonprofit Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA), partnered last week with Circle K at the chain’s Tempe headquarters to pack life-saving kits that would “stop the bleed” during emergencies for officers, victims, perpetrators, and K-9 dogs.
LIVE UPDATES: Tracking monsoon storms across the Valley, Arizona
PHOENIX — We're tracking monsoon activity across Arizona Thursday night as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of the East Valley and areas south of the Phoenix-Metro. Track live radar HERE. Follow live updates as they come in below:. 10:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:10 p.m. 7:00...
Man fighting for life following crash near Kolb, Interstate 10
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man is fighting for his life following a crash near Interstate 10 and Kolb Road in Tucson late Friday, July 26. The Tucson Police Department confirmed a two-vehicle accident happened near Kolb and Camino Boleadoras around 6:30 p.m. As of 10 p.m., Kolb was...
Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball star Montaya Dew set for long-awaited debut
Montaya Dew, a highly-ranked player, is eagerly anticipating her debut with Arizona women's basketball after enduring a long delay due to injuries and setbacks. Montaya Dew ranked No. 8 in the 2023 ESPN HoopGurlz rankings. Arizona's women's basketball class finished at No. 3, the highest ranking in program history. Yes,...
U of A innovation powerhouses merge to boost Arizona impact
Tech Launch Arizona, the commercialization arm of the University of Arizona, has incorporated resources and programming previously managed by Arizona FORGE and will focus on building opportunities for enterprising student entrepreneurs while further strengthening Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. FORGE was the university unit dedicated to providing students with hands-on entrepreneurship experience and opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Casitas codes in Tucson may see changes next year
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Community members were able to learn more about the changes coming to the city of Tucson when it comes to building ADUs. While many are happy about the changes, there are still some questions. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB 2720 back in May. It is...
Suspect on run after woman assaulted near Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A woman was assaulted near the Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park at Shannon and Magee in Pima County early on Friday, July 26. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it happened around 9:20 a.m. The suspect has been described as a large-build 20-year-old Hispanic...
Flash flood warnings issued for Pima County
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for Pima County starting at 4:20 p.m. July 25. The warnings expire at 11:15 p.m. July 25. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rainfall across the western portions of the Tucson area this evening, with automated rain gauges reporting the heaviest rainfall between 1.25 and 1.75 inches extending from just east of Reid Park northward to the Catalina Foothills. Flash flooding is ongoing across portions of the...
In lawsuit to block abortion rights ballot measure, foes claim it is ‘too confusing’ for voters
An anti-abortion group filed a lawsuit to block voters from deciding whether the Arizona Constitution should be amended to protect abortion rights, claiming the ballot measure is too confusing and misleading. On Wednesday, Arizona Right to Life launched a legal challenge against the Arizona Abortion Access Act in Maricopa County Superior Court. The nonprofit is […]
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...
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