Local radio station earn awards for border life stories
KAWC received a journalism award from the Public Media Journalists Association for episodes from their program Arizona…
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Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison in killing of four Idaho students
The man who murdered four Idaho college students in an off-campus home in November of 2022 was sentenced to life without parole…
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Governor Hobbs announces child care spots for 900 more children in Arizona
According to a press release, this was made possible due to Governor Hobbs signing a bipartisan fiscal year 2026 budget into law last month,…
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Driving force: Floyd Friar’s 40 years behind Yuma’s fire fleet
Floyd Friar is a long tie fleet manager for the Yuma Fire Department who has been a driving force behind the city’s fire engines and ambulances since…
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DACA recipient detained after making a wrong turn at the border
Erick Hernandez is a rideshare driver and was taking passengers from L.A. to the border in San Ysidro when he missed his exit and ended up in…
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Vitalant Hosts Summer Blood Drives to combat seasonal shortage in Yuma
As summer temperatures soar across Arizona, the state’s largest nonprofit blood provider is sounding the alarm on a seasonal blood shortage, and…
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Yuma County reports high STD rates
According to the CDC and a recent study by Invigor Medical, Yuma County reported over 700 new STD cases per every 100,000 residents in…
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Jaguar at Oakland Zoo celebrates eighth birthday
A jaguar named Emma has just celebrated her eighth birthday, the Oakland Zoo said. Footage posted by the zoo shows Emma playing with birthday-themed…
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Firefighters in Tennessee cool kids down with a fire hose
The footage was streamed live on July 22 by the Kingsport Fire Department, who said, “We’ve got the water flowing, we’ve got the kids screaming and…
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Orange juice importer in the U.S. sues Trump Administration over tariffs
A U.S. based orange juice importer says President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Brazil could push up the cost of orange juice at major U.S.…
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Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in…
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Band in North Texas pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
“He’s been my idol my whole life. I wanted to be him. I wanted to be like him,” said Robert “Shame” Fortier, whose childhood dream came true 17 years…
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New study says the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains
British researchers examined a large database of brain scans and found an age acceleration of five-and-a-half months associated with the…
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Erik Menendez reportedly battling a ‘serious medical condition’
It comes as he and his brother, Lyle, are fighting for their freedom, with both serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their…
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Dept. of Education pauses certain student loan forgiveness
Earlier this month, the department posted on its Student Aid website saying it halted the cancellation of student loans in income-based repayment…
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How to help seniors manage allergies
Village Caregiving reports caregivers can help seniors manage allergies through lifestyle changes and safe treatments, minimizing discomfort and…
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Getting an H-1B visa is like winning the lottery — here’s how the program works
H-1B Employer Data reports the H-1B visa process resembles a lottery; in 2025, 400,000 applied, but only 114,000 were selected, impacting major…
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How to design purposeful spaces at home with no renovation needed
LAZZONI Modern Furniture reports on the shift to purpose-driven home design, prioritizing intentional, multi-functional spaces over open-concept…
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Why employee engagement is key to retention after mergers and acquisitions
WorkTango reports that prioritizing employee engagement during mergers and acquisitions smooths transitions, boosts retention, and fosters…
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19 iced coffee drinks ranked from healthiest to least healthy
Hers reports on the healthiest summer coffee drinks, ranking 19 options based on calories, sugar, fat, and trans fat…
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