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AZ officials caution public to skip setting off fireworks as wildfire risk is high
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management urged residents to put away the fireworks this Fourth of July as wildfire danger remains high. Fireworks have been known to start wildfires and with nearly 8,500 acres of Arizona desert still ablaze the week of July 4th officials will be on high alert.
Arizona State Is Monkeying Around For A Better Future
With a careful bit of monkey business, one group of hominids detached from the primate evolutionary chain and began to evolve at a breakneck pace. Nowadays, humans and apes are in entirely different classes, with one considering itself the ultimate form of life on planet Earth, and the other left to either waste away in a zoo, or survive in a world no longer built for them.
Crews battle Tucson mobile home fire; homeowner speaks out
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Rural Metro crews battled a mobile home fire near Old Nogales Highway and Country Club on Monday night, July 1st. Crews responded to reports of a fire involving two homes at the mobile park at 11641 S Old Nogales Highway. Rural Metro said the fire...
Celebrate July 4th in Phoenix and across Arizona: Where to see fireworks, celebrations
Looking for places to celebrate the 4th of July? Here's a list of some of the places holding some dazzling Independence Day celebrations for 2024:. July 3, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Community Park - 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem. Free admission and parking. Apache Junction - 4th of...
Abortion measures could be on Arizona and Nebraska ballots after organizers submit signatures
PHOENIX (AP) — Organizers in Arizona and Nebraska said Wednesday that they turned in far more signatures than required to get ballot measures on abortion rights before voters in November’s election. In Nebraska, there could be two competing questions. One, like the Arizona proposal, would add a right...
Arizona border mayor who campaigned with Lake endorses Gallego for Senate
EXCLUSIVE — An Arizona mayor in a major border town who once campaigned alongside Republican Senate hopeful Kari Lake is now endorsing her opponent, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), in a state where immigration and border security remain a major vulnerability for Democrats and President Joe Biden. Nogales Mayor Jorge Maldonado announced his endorsement Tuesday, making […]
How do dust devils form? A meteorologist explains.
PHOENIX — Dust devils are rotating columns of wind that form when the sun unevenly heats the ground, creating an unstable environment that causes air to rise. Dust devils most commonly occur in arid climates like the desert southwest. We typically see dust devils develop on clear, hot, dry afternoons.
Space sciences, water resources, geosciences excel in latest US News global ranking
From space sciences to water resources, the University of Arizona is again recognized as one of the world's top research institutions. UArizona ranked No. 115 out of 2,250 higher education institutions across more than 100 countries in the 2024-2025 Best Global Universities ranking, released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. The university ranked No. 44 among universities in the U.S. and No. 23 among public U.S. universities.
Is your Arizona electric bill high? These 10 tips could save you money
As the summer months approach, Valley residents brace not only for the soaring temperatures but for the usual hike in energy bill prices that typically comes with the season. Most Valley residents agree that air conditioning in the hottest large city is nothing less than a necessity. Still, they also tend to agree there needs to be a balance between comfort and cost, a recent Arizona Republic poll suggests.
Democrat resigns from Legislature for secretary of state job. Is that legal?
There is a new vacancy to fill at the state Legislature, and more questions to answer about what an elected official can do when they've left mid-term. The most recent resignation comes from Laura Terech, a Democrat who was elected in 2022 from Legislative District 4, one of the few swing districts in the Legislature.
Yavapai-Apache Nation reaches water settlement after change in state policy
Another tribe in Arizona has secured its water supply, this time after a 50-year-long struggle. The Yavapai-Apache Nation approved its water rights settlement June 26, which will bring new water supplies to the Verde Valley and settle the tribe's decades-long water rights claims. The settlement is the latest after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs...
AZ Briefing: Preston Lord's dad speaks on police inaction on 'Goons'; Vote for your favorite Arizona road trip; Valley restaurant closures
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. The parents of Preston Lord are upset over the Gilbert Police Department's failure to intervene in "Gilbert Goons" attacks months before their 16-year-old son was beaten to death at a Halloween party.
What's the hottest month in Arizona? What to know about record-setting summer temperatures
July is typically the hottest month in Arizona, according to data from the National Weather Service in Phoenix. The mean average temperature between 1991 and 2020 for July is 95.5 degrees in Phoenix. August was typically the second hottest month with a mean average temperature of 94.4 degrees. June followed, with a mean average temperature of 91.4 degrees.
Support Arizona Teachers with Your Pint at The Spot Neighborhood Grill's Annual Pints for Teachers Event
It's that time of year again, when sipping on a cold draft does more than just quench your thirst—it supports Arizona's teachers. The Spot Neighborhood Grill is bringing back Pints for Teachers for its third consecutive run, inviting patrons to contribute to a worthy cause while enjoying a Four Peaks draft beer at both their Scottsdale and Glendale locations.
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