Applications now open for the Raytheon Leaders in Education Award

Tucson, Arizona (KGUN) — Raytheon’s annual Education Leaders Award recognizes Pima County teachers who have excelled in their classrooms and inspired children in their communities and schools. Teachers can nominate themselves or be nominated by others for a chance to win $2,500. The deadline is midnight on September 11th. Twelve finalists have been selected and […]
Tubac in the running for ‘best small town arts scene’ in USA Today reader poll

TUBACK, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tuback is at the top of USA Today’s National Best Small Town Art Scene leaderboard as of Monday.this is chamber of commerce is calling on the public to vote in a reader poll to keep Tuback’s arts community at number one. Must be cast by Monday, June 12th. Number of votes […]
Yavapai Spring Adoption Day Event Sees 16 Children Adopted

Article audio is made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. Talking Glass Media work. The Adoption Day event was held on May 12, 2023 at the Juvenile Justice Center and was a success. Juvenile Court Chief Judge Anna Young presided over her 11 adoption hearings. A balloon arch framed the courthouse’s entrance, where Deputy […]
🌱 Teen Girl Killed After House Party + Phoenix Roadcheck Inspections

The easiest way to find out about the most important events happening in Phoenix today. May 15, 2023 11:12 AM MST | updated May 15, 2023 2:49 PM MST This post was contributed by a community member. Hi friends. Phoenix is Tuesday. I’m back in your inbox to keep you informed of the most important […]
Ponderosa Fire District debuts new engine as demand increases in growing Bellemont, Parks areas

The Ponderosa Fire Department debuted a new fire truck on Wednesday. The sleek, smooth, cherry red refurbished 2008 Model 1 Structure engine is a proud edition to the growing Belmont Outpost fleet. The truck has twice the pumping capacity of the department’s old engine and has more than half a mile of hose attached. Ponderosa […]
Lawmaker says pet projects reduced tax rebates for Arizonans

Howard Fisher Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — More Arizonans would have received tax refunds if other lawmakers, including Republican colleagues, hadn’t secured funding for pet projects in their hometown, the conservative congressional leader says. Senator Jake Hoffman (R-Queen Creek, R-Queen Creek), chairman of the Arizona Liberal caucuses, said at a news conference Monday that the […]
Triple-digit temperatures continue with increasing moisture this week

Yuma, Arizona (KYMA, KECY-TV) – The incoming weather system brings wet weather to the east of the southwestern desert. A weak low pressure system remains in the area and is expected to bring more wetness across the region this week. Moderate heat risk persists through much of the week with highs above 100°C, except for […]
3 dead, 2 wounded in Farmington attack

Four people, including the suspect, was killed Officials said Monday that two police officers were injured in a shooting in northwestern New Mexico. Three “civilian victims” were killed. Farmington Police said., in addition to the suspect “who was confronted and killed at the scene.” Police Deputy Chief Barrick Crumb said the 18-year-old was in possession […]
WEEK EIGHTEEN LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, 5/12/23

Download WEEK EIGHTEEN LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, 5/12/23 BREAKING NEWS: WE HAVE A BUDGET! Gov. Katie Hobbs signed Arizona’s $17.8 billion state budget into law on Thursday after a days-long push made by state lawmakers. “Yesterday, after months of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, Governor Hobbs signed into law a bipartisan budget agreement,” the Governor’s office said […]
Meet-and-greet Safford Police Chief finalists

Contributed Photo/Credit: City of Safford: Meet two Safford police chief candidates at a handshake event at the Safford Library on Thursday, May 18th at 6pm staff report Safford – The City of Safford invites the public to its Police Chief Recruitment Meet & Greet on Thursday 18th May. The event will be held at 6:00 […]