Hilary strengthens on path to Arizona, increasing rain chances
As Hurricane Hillary continues its path toward Arizona, here's what Arizonans need to know to prepare for the effects of the Category 3 storm. Hilary has continued to grow since being discovered on Wednesday Formed off the South Pacific coast of MexicoAs of Friday morning, the storm had grown from a tropical storm to a […]
Arizona gas prices increasing as national average climbs
The record-breaking July heat wave is over, but gas prices across the country are still low, with the statewide average of $3.88 in Arizona rising another 6 cents. Nationwide, prices rose 11 cents from last week, with the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States reported on Thursday reaching $3.82. According […]
SSVEC provides tips to keep electric bills from dramatically increasing
BENSON, AZ (KGUN) — As temperatures continue to rise, so will your electricity bill. Corey East, key account manager for the Sulfur Springs Valley Electricity Cooperative (SSVEC), said many members have been calling asking how they can avoid a large increase in their bills as the heat wave continues to affect the area. He said […]
Increasing restrictions on siting solar in the U.S. – pv magazine USA
A Columbia University study identified 59 new regional renewable energy site restrictions in 35 US states, bringing the total to 228. Further, it was pointed out that the nine state-level restrictions are strict enough to block the project. June 26, 2023 John Fitzgerald Weaver Columbia Law School in New York has released its third annual […]
Increasing humidity brining chances for showers
YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY-TV) – Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Arizona highlands through Friday. Lower desert chances are less than 15% today, but will increase to 10-20% by Friday. Also on the rise this week is the dew point. Conditions will be wet by Thursday and will continue through Friday. Increased humidity could […]
Heat and increasing humidity for the Desert Southwest
Yuma, Arizona (KYMA, KECY-TV) – Rain continues over Arizona, but the main potential hazards are high winds and blowing dust. Winds starting to pick up in our area by tonight and will continue through Friday, with gusts of up to 20 mph expected Dew points are also rising this week, with wet conditions expected by […]
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 […]
California condors killed by avian flu for first time, increasing risk to famed species – Santa Cruz Sentinel
A juvenile California condor lands at the Ventana Wildlife Society’s Condor Sanctuary in Big Sur, California, Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo: Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) A famous species that is slowly recovering from the brink of extinction, the California Condor, America’s largest bird, faces a new threat. At least 18 birds have died from […]
Hobbs vetoes bills increasing sentences for fentanyl, legalizing silencers
Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed five bills on Tuesday. Intention to sell and another bill silencer removed From the state’s list of prohibited weapons. nevertheless Senate Bill 1027 Positioned as a way to tighten penalties for those who manufacture fentanyl and similar drugs around children, the measures also include sweeping changes to laws that criminalize possession […]
PCSD says road rage incidents increasing | Crime
TUCSON (KVOA) – One man was incarcerated in the Pima County Jail while another was taken to hospital in a road rage case. All this happened just four days ago. A detective with the Sheriff’s Department’s Criminal Investigation Division told News 4 Tucson that they have investigated more road rage cases than ever before. “In […]
