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Court shoots down border ballot measure lawsuit
(The Center Square) – The 'Secure the Border Act' will make it onto the November ballot for Arizonans after the Maricopa County Superior Court shot down a lawsuit from activist groups challenging its legality. The proposition would make it a state crime to cross into Arizona through an illegal point of entry, as well as other provisions to crack down on the high levels of migrant crossings and the fentanyl crisis. ...
Terros Health hosts events to help Arizona families’ back-to-school costs
MESA, AZ (AZFamily)—As the back-to-school season approaches, the cost of school supplies continues to rise, straining many families. According to the National Retail Federation, high schoolers’ back-to-school supplies average around $875. For some families, the cost is simply unaffordable. Recognizing the financial burden these families face, Terros Health,...
Arizona mountain lion released back into the wild
A new video shows an Arizona mountain lion being released back into the wild. Wildlife officers captured the big cat on July 12 after it wandered onto the campus of the Tucson Medical Center. They tranquilized the mountain lion and put a GPS radio collar around its neck. It was released back into the wild on July 13 away from the Tucson area.
Overnight Closures of I-17 in Flagstaff July 17-18 for Bridge Replacement
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to prepare for overnight closures of Interstate 17 in both directions at John Wesley Powell Boulevard in Flagstaff from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.. beginning Wednesday night, July 17, and ending Friday morning, July 19. Drivers should allow extra travel time while the...
Grants Awarded to Climate Change Projects, Flagstaff Included
The 4 Corners Carbon Coalition, a group of cities and counties in the Western U.S., has awarded $335,000 to four projects designed to combat climate change and reduce wildfire risks by sucking carbon from the air. These projects will use the latest carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approaches to transform organic waste into practical, value-added resources like biochar.
Saguaro High School pitcher Cam Caminiti drafted by Atlanta Braves in 1st Round of 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — Cam Caminiti, welcome to Major League Baseball!. The left-handed pitcher out of Saguaro High School in Scottsdale was drafted by the Atlanta Braves with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. Caminiti was named the Gatorade...
WATCH: San Carlos Apache Reservation continues to battle Watch Fire
Days after the Watch Fire broke out, homeowners in the 7 Mile District on the San Carlos Apache Reservation were allowed back into the evacuation area. Seventy-five people were displaced after more than 20 houses and structures burned down as the fire reached 2,162 acres, according to fire officials. The...
WNBA All-Star Game guide: All the events to know about around Phoenix
From July 18-20, the WNBA All-Star Game festivities descend on Phoenix for the third time, and this year's event may be the best and biggest in league history. The Footprint Center will host the annual WNBA skills competition and three-point contest on Friday. Saturday is the main event, pitting the 12 players representing Team USA in the Paris Olympics against 12 All-Stars selected for the game by fans, coaches, players and media members.
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