Our View: Valley fever vaccine for dogs holds potential for future human treatment | Opinion
Valley fever is a debilitating fungal infection found throughout the Southwest, but a new vaccine for dogs may hold promise as a future treatment for humans. This respiratory disease is contracted by inhaling dust containing a specific type of fungus native to Arizona. In 2019, there were 20,000 cases of Valley fever in the United […]
City of Yuma hosts 12th Annual Back to School Rodeo
YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma hosted its 12th Annual Back-to-Semester Rodeo early Saturday morning. This is to help students who need supplies for the reopening of schools next month. The rodeo was held at the Yuma Civic Center at 7am. The first 2,000 children received complimentary sync-style backpacks filled with school […]
Plan for huge development near Tucson approved
The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a controversial zoning application for new housing development on an abandoned golf course north of Tucson, despite opposition from neighbors for more than a year. A California-based developer plans to build 310 homes on the former Quail Canyon Golf Course, which spans approximately 53 acres near […]
Sinema reports $1.6M in Q2 fundraising amid looming questions over potential reelection bid
Senator Kirsten Cinema (Arizona) Raised $1.6 million in Q2 funding That is the case this year as questions remain about whether Arizona independents will run for another term in the Senate. This second quarter’s fundraising includes nearly $680,000 in personal donations to her campaign. She finished her quarter with $10.7 million of her cash in […]
Communication with Yavapai County simplified | The Verde Independent
Yavapai County Planning and Development Director Jeremy Dye said at the outset of his presentation at the Big Park Council that Yavapai County has 72 full-time staff covering 8,100 square miles (50 in Prescott and 22 in Cottonwood). ). Six full-time law enforcement officers handle an average of 2,000 cases per year. One individual is […]
The Annual Sedona Winefest Returns This September
Sedona Winefest will return for its 14th Annual Celebration on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th at Sedona Posse Grounds Park. Featuring award-winning Arizona wineries, Sedona WineFest features food trucks serving local cuisine, a variety of artisan stalls, live music and, for the first time, local breweries and distilleries. “The festival continues to attract […]
Inmate dies in Maricopa County jail
PHOENIX — An inmate’s death is under investigation at the Maricopa County Jail, officials say. In response to an inquiry from 12News, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office A female inmate was pronounced dead Saturday. The woman was found unresponsive at around 10:25 a.m. in Estrella Prison. “MCSO and Correctional Health Service staff provided CPR and other […]
Meet the Colorado River’s newest – and youngest – power player | Arizona
California’s Imperial Valley is one of the few places where even a 95-degree day can be unseasonably cool. Under the shade of a sisou tree with leaves swaying in a dry breeze, JB Humvee said it was “very nice weather” for mid-June. Over his shoulder, a sprinkler clattered over the onion field. Every few minutes […]
Yuma County appoints Francisca “Kika” Guzman as Election Services Director | Yuma
Yuma — The Yuma County Election Advisory Board unanimously recommended the appointment of Francisca “Kika” Guzmán as the new Director of Elections. Guzman, who has served as Interim Director of Election Services since January 23, 2023, will succeed Tiffany Anderson, the former Director of Elections, who was appointed Director of Yuma County Facilities Management. “As […]
‘All You Rednecks Or A*sholes, F*ck Y’all’: Charles Barkley Blasts Bud Light Boycotts
This is a pity. We all know retired NBA superstar and current “Inside the NBA” host Charles Barkley is nothing new when it comes to making his thoughts known. From the bluntly honest to the downright hilarious, Berkley has an interpretation for everything. And he’s just put his own opinion on Bud Light out in […]
