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How 'velvet voice' Ron Smith became an Arizona track and field legend
If you’ve ever been to a high school track and field meet in Arizona, you probably know the voice. The voice is Ron Smith, a longtime track and field announcer, and he’s been calling meets for 31 years. In that time, Smith has become the preeminent voice for the sport in the state.
Warmer temperatures are on the way
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Over the last few days, it's been windy and cooler than average for this time of year. The temperatures in Tucson were in the 70s throughout the day with windy conditions in the afternoon. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms north of Safford through the White Mountains.
Tucson Homeowners Bracing for Property Tax Hike; City Calls for Public Input at Upcoming Hearing
Tucson homeowners, prepare your wallets – the city's primary property taxes are going up. In an announcement that may pinch the pockets of many residents, the City of Tucson has declared plans to hike its primary property taxes by 0.34%, amounting to an increase of $64,923 over last year's figures. This bump in tax will push the rate for a home valued at $100,000 to $43.11, a slight nudge up from the previous $42.97, as stated by city officials.
University of Arizona taps UF’s Glover as provost
The University of Arizona has named former University of Florida Provost Joe Glover its next senior vice president of academic affairs and provost. He will begin his new role leading Arizona’s academic enterprise on July 1. Glover spent a record 15 years as provost at UF. In January 2023,...
Scare at Green Valley Fire Station, Evacuation Ensued after Man Brings Suspected Live Grenade in Southern Arizona
A would-be explosive situation was defused at a Southern Arizona fire station when a local man brought in a suspected live grenade, authorities said. The scare occurred on the morning of April 25 at a Green Valley Fire District station after the man discovered the device on his son's property. Officials say he was unsure how to handle the potentially dangerous find, sparking an evacuation of the firehouse and the closure of nearby roads, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.
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