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George Kelly trial: Lone juror reportedly the reason for mistrial
PHOENIX - We are learning that a lone juror is the reason Arizona rancher George Kelly's trial ended in a mistrial. Kelly, 75, was charged with second-degree murder in the January 30, 2023, shooting of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea. Cuen-Buitimea, 48, lived just south of the border in Nogales, Mexico. Court records show Cuen-Buitimea had previously entered the U.S. illegally several times and was deported, most recently in 2016.
AZ group highlights importance of pollinators on Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, and one initiative in southern Arizona is helping build public gardens providing beneficial habitat for pollinators, from Monarch butterflies to bees and bats. Emily Bishton, founder and coordinator of the Arivaca Pollinator Pathway Project, said the human population depends on these animals and insects, as many...
Dr. Terry Root Delivers Hard-Hitting Talk on Climate Change
Nobel Prize recipient Dr. Terry Root ended her April 10 climate change talk at the Tin Shed Theater with an upbeat message: “We can do this! We know how. We just need to do it!”. Billed as “Climate Change is Disrupting Everything (But We Can Help Stop It),” the...
CBP Officers seized 25.2 Ib. of fentanyl powder in Nogales
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Nogales CBP officers seized 25.2 pounds of bulk fentanyl powder hidden in an SUV’s radiator following detection by an imaging system operator and K9 on April 5. Authorities said K9s are critical to the detection and seizure of controlled substances and other contraband. Be...
FBI Searches Property Owned by Former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors appointed County Manager Jesus Valdez to be the interim County Treasurer at a special board meeting held on Thursday. Former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr had resigned on April 12, after the County had notified her that she was to be suspended while an investigation into possible “irregular bank transfers” was conducted.
Valley new and recycled fashion store has $1 sale for Earth Day: Here's how to score the best deals
PHOENIX — Are you gearing up to celebrate Earth Day on Monday? A shop with locations across State 48 is too — and they want to help you get the gear you need to look fabulous!. Buffalo Exchange is back with its annual Earth Day $1 Sale benefitting...
Softball Game Preview: Douglas Bulldogs vs. Rio Rico Hawks
The Douglas Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Rio Rico Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. On Monday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Douglas had to settle for a 7-5 loss against Safford. Meanwhile, Rio Rico came into Thursday's game having lost four straight, but that streak...
An economic boom is being felt throughout Santa Cruz County
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - New data shows the Nogales Port of Entry is seeing a rise in commercial, pedestrian, and passenger vehicle traffic. The increase of people and goods coming across the border has city officials looking toward the future. According to Josh Rubin, a board member on the...
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