Study ranks Tucson as one of the top 10 cities nationwide for proportion of families with children that will receive the benefits. Monthly payments will start showing up Thursday, July 15. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Female pedestrian fatally struck while running across northbound I-17
DPS officials said the woman was struck at about 11 p.m. Tuesday on I-17 near Cactus Road in Phoenix. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Conservationists threaten to sue government over errant cattle in San Pedro River preserve
A Tucson-based environmental group is accusing the BLM of violating the Endangered Species Act by failing to keep errant cattle out of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Arizona wildfires: 16 of the biggest since 2002
Since 2002, wildfires have burned millions of acres in Arizona. The top 16 now includes the Telegraph and Mescal Fires, burning since early June. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Off-duty Gilbert officer in critical condition after a hit-and-run on Loop 101
Off-duty Gilbert police Sergeant Tom Edgerton was left in critical but stable condition after a hit-and-run crash in Scottsdale on Sunday. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Tucson’s new gem, mineral museum opens for ‘sneak’ previews
The “sneak” previews will provide up to 20 visitors at a time with a guided, narrated tour through three galleries in the 12,000-square-foot facility downtown. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Road Runner: Hothead drivers asked to be cool with road crews
Some motorists have taken out their frustrations on workers staffing the roadblocks prompted by multiple wildfires burning across Arizona. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
‘Monumental binational collaboration’ brings México’s firefighters into US to combat Alamo Fire
Members of México’s National Forestry Commission have assisted in taming the flames of the Alamo Fire near Nogales. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
UPDATES: Tucson-area coronavirus developments, June 28: What we know
The latest updates related to COVID-19 in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
How one story rippled through the years, changing people for good
Over 34 years as a journalist, I’ve learned the power of stories like the one Karrol Braddock clipped and saved. But I didn’t know about Karrol. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Celebrate Independence Day by testing your knowledge of U.S. geography
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Man fatally shot during fight near 27th Avenue, Indian School Road in Phoenix
A man was fatally shot during a confrontation and fight early Sunday near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix, officials said. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Human-caused climate change likely a factor in Southwest’s heat wave, scientists say
When Tucson and the rest of the Southwest baked in record heat this month, the most obvious cause was an overpowering, stagnant ridge of high-pressure air known to weather experts as a heat dome. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Restaurant owner nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for work with Tempe’s Indian community
Raveen Arora, 72, was nominated for his community and humanitarian efforts by a cohort of local, national and international service organizations. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Walnut Fire southeast of Tucson grows to 10,000 acres with 33% containment
176 personnel are battling the lightning-caused fire officials said. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Police arrest man in connection with fatal drug robbery in west Phoenix
Phoenix police said Adrian Sequra, 24, shot the victim and fled with $5,000 worth of drugs near 83rd Avenue and West Indian School Road. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Tucson City Council: New construction should be ready for electric vehicles
Tucson City Council adopted a change to the city code Tuesday requiring construction of one- and two-family homes to include power outlets for electric vehicles. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Police: 15-year-old fatally shot while inside Phoenix home
Officers responded to reports of a shooting near 48th Street and Broadway Road at around 8:15 p.m. Friday. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Drought puts strain on Arizona program to provide water for wildlife
The Arizona Game and Fish Department maintains 3,000 manmade watering holes for wildlife across the state. The ongoing drought has made that job more challenging than ever. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Phoenix police: Husband, wife die in apparent murder-suicide
Investigators discovered the man and woman were married and “there were marital problems,” Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Andy Williams said. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Police: Woman killed in Sahuarita home was resident’s ex
Jing Hu, 34, was shot just after 10 p.m. June 20 after police say she got into a Sahuarita home through a window. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Mesa Arizona Temple will open for public tours this fall after 3-year renovation
The 94-year-old Mesa Arizona Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been closed since May 2018 for major renovations. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
