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Schools should consult lawyer about whether to follow new Title IX rules, Horne says
The Arizona Department of Education urged schools to consult their lawyers before following federal regulations that seek to expand sex-based discrimination protections to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Those federal protections will require schools to let students access bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity regardless of biological sex. Courts...
FC Tucson to play Friday in USL League 2 Western Conference Finals at Peoria, Ill.
FC Tucson (9-2-5) will face Project 51O (9-4-1) in Peoria, Ill,, on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Project 51O is based in Oakland, Calif. Ventura County, who finished with an 11-1-2 record in the regular season, won the division comfortably, but FC Tucson were the only team to take points off of them twice. Those two previous meetings ended with a 0-0 draw at Kino North Stadium, and a 2-1 FC Tucson win at Ventura’s home ground.
50 years in business: Sierra Vista nonprofit changes operations to raise more
For 50 years, the Friends of the Sierra Vista Library has been promoting reading throughout the area. One of they ways they do so and raise money for the local library is through its bookstore.
AZ Democratic delegates pledge support to VP Harris for presidential nominee
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, delegates across the country have started pledging support for Vice President Kamala Harris. That includes all 91 of Arizona’s Democratic delegates.
Arson suspect arrested for Arizona wildfire that destroyed 21 homes
SAN CARLOS, Ariz. — A 22-year-old San Carlos Apache Tribe member has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Watch Fire, which destroyed several homes and burned hundreds of acres in eastern Arizona. Keanu Dude was arrested on July 23 for allegedly being involved in starting the wildfire. “It...
How much did Arizonans wager in sports in May?
PHOENIX — Sports bettors in Arizona were busy in May of 2024, a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming reveals. Bettors in Arizona wagered about $568.5 million in sports in May, which is a 25.9% increase from May of last year. Sports betting became legal in Arizona...
Arizona state senator accused of speeding loses endorsement of key police group
A major police organization withdrew its endorsement of Sen. Justine Wadsack Tuesday after she called a traffic ticket for excessive speeding "political persecution." Wadsack, R-Marana, was recorded on police radar driving 71 mph in a 35 mph zone on March 15. Because legislative immunity protected her from an immediate ticket, Tucson police waited...
Tracking former Southern Arizona & Arizona Wildcats baseball players in pros (7/23)
NOTE: This is a compilation of stats involving players from Southern Arizona and the Arizona Wildcats’ program in MLB-sanctioned leagues (MLB and minor leagues). The list does not include players in foreign leagues or independent leagues in the U.S. LOCAL BASEBALL PLAYERS IN THE PROS. Listing of local baseball...
School vouchers intended to save taxpayer money blew a massive hole in Arizona's budget
This story was originally published by ProPublica. In 2022, Arizona pioneered the largest school voucher program in the history of education. Under a new law, any parent in the state, no matter how affluent, could get a taxpayer-funded voucher worth up to tens of thousands of dollars to spend on private school tuition,...
Fentanyl overdoses decreasing in all categories except teens, research shows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Two fentanyl cases in the spotlight Tuesday in our state. In one case, an Arizona man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for selling fentanyl and fleeing from law enforcement. In another case, a Buckeye man pleaded guilty for his involvement in a scheme that shipped...
Crews making good progress against Romero and Circle fires in rural Arizona
PHOENIX – Crews are making good progress controlling two wildfires in rural Arizona near Kearny, officials said Tuesday. The Romero Fire and Circle Fire have both stabilized in recent days, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Romero Fire consumed 7,000 acres about 13 miles...
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