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10 Reasons Why People Regret Moving to Arizona
Thinking about trading snow boots for flip-flops and moving to Arizona? Before you pack your bags and sunscreen, you might want to consider a few quirks of the Grand Canyon State. From sizzling summers to wildlife that might surprise you, here are ten reasons why some folks find themselves missing the good old days of winter coats and rain boots!
13 FACT FINDERS: Medicating your dog on the Fourth of July
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Almost all dogs get some anxiety from Fourth of July Fireworks. If your dog’s reaction to noise is concerning enough for you to consider medication, here’s what you need to know right now - before it’s too late to take action. Medication...
Tucson Historic Sports Venues and Artifacts: Toumey Park, Vista del Prado Park and Palo Verde Park
Three of the many Little League Parks in the Tucson area that are more or still in existence. Friday, September 29, 1950. That’s the day Tucson Lions Club secretary J. Sydney Pearson made a presentation on bringing Little League to Tucson to three other local civic organizations including the Kiwanis Club. Eight board members were selected from those four organizations and the rest, as some say, is history. The first game was played on Aug. 12, 1951 at Santa Rita Park. Tom Hassey was the winning pitcher for Valley National Bank, 6 to 3 over Minarik Realty. Tony Amado recorded the first home run and A. Barraza scored the first run. Play got underway too late for state that summer but the first local Little League tournament started on Sept. 12, 1951 at the Hi Corbett Fields.
Water rate changes meetings to be held in July
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona Corporation Commission will be hosting two open meetings to propose water rate changes, and a hearing at another date. Both meetings will be in the Foothills Library located at 13226 E. South Frontage Road, Yuma, AZ 85367. The first meeting is on Wednesday,...
Lab trucks collect climate data in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Two laser trucks from the Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory are collecting climate data in the Tucson area. Both trucks have been collecting data around the country over the last month and each has nearly a dozen instruments to record all kinds of data.
Celebrate a Decade of Sun Link Streetcar with Tucson!
Join City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, the Tucson Department of Transportation, Sun Tran and Sun Link on Saturday, July 20 to celebrate this significant milestone for the City of Tucson with a day full of festivities across the historic districts along the streetcar route. Since its launch to the...
Tucson Approves Development Review Fee Increase for Planning & Development Services
The development review fee increases affect PDSD, the Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), and Tucson Fire. The fee increase is generally 3.5% in FY2025 and 3.5% in FY2026. For PDSD, the fees for services include staff review and building permits for all new development, site review, including floodplain and...
Arizona Public Media’s New Facility at UA Tech Park at The Bridges Takes Shape
TUCSON, AZ (July 1, 2024) - Construction is progressing steadily at the new state-of-the-art Arizona Public Media (AZPM) facility, the Paul & Alice Baker Center for Public Media, located within the UA Tech Park at The Bridges that broke ground on January 23, 2024. The new 61,500-square-foot facility is designed...
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