Category: Arizona
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Noah Fifita and His Wildcat Loyalty
The new generation of NCAA football is immersed in NIL and the transfer portal. However, not every player is interested in switching teams. Noah Fifita is a rare athlete in the current transfer portal era. Fifita is one of five senior quarterbacks, including redshirts, within the Football Bowl Subdivision to spend the entirety of their…
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End of an Era: CBS News Radio Shuts Down After Nearly 100 Years
March 20th, 2026 Breaking: The Shutdown Announced On Friday, March 20, 2026, CBS News delivered a stunning blow to American journalism: the entire CBS News Radio division will cease operations on May 22, 2026 just months short of its 100th anniversary. The announcement, made simultaneously to staff and to approximately 700 affiliated radio stations across…
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Pima County Voters Pass RTA Next, Paving the Way for Marana Transportation Projects
For the Town of Marana, the vote is a significant win. Among the top priorities in the new plan is completing the final phase of Tangerine Road, from Marana Tech Park Drive to Dove Mountain Boulevard, a long-awaited upgrade that will improve one of the town’s most critical east-west corridors.
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The Marana Referendum Challenge: Outside Influence or Local Voices?
Editorial by The Cornerstone Republic On Thursday following the council vote, the Town of Marana received Serial Number Referendum Petition applications for each of the two roughly 300-acre sites. The applicant listed on these petitions is Jordan Greenslade, who would need to collect at least 1,300 valid signatures for each petition to place the rezoning…
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How Data Centers Could Set the Stage for Marana’s Economic Transformation
Data center development in Marana represents far more than just new infrastructure—it’s the foundation for sustained economic growth, job creation, and community prosperity that will attract major employers and families to the region for decades to come. A Catalyst for Economic Growth Marana stands at the threshold of a transformative economic opportunity. The arrival of…
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“Stuff the Cop Car” Returns: Marana Police Seek Toy Donations
Marana, Arizona – The Marana Police Officers Association is set to spread holiday cheer with their annual toy drive, inviting community members to help make the season brighter for local children. The “Stuff the Cop Car” event will take place on Saturday, December 13th, from 9 AM to 3 PM in the Walmart parking lot…
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The Oro Valley Fall Foodie, Art & Wine Festival returns October 25–26, 2025
Oro Valley, AZ — The Oro Valley Fall Foodie, Art & Wine Festival returns October 25–26, 2025, transforming the Oro Valley Marketplace into Southern Arizona’s premier celebration of creativity, culinary talent, and community. Presented by Art State Arizona in partnership with Tucson Foodie and Arizona Winery Tours, the two-day outdoor event invites guests to experience the…
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The Big Reveal by Rex and Regina
Tucson, Arizona Guest Opinion : Craig J. Cantoni Rex Scott is the chairman of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Regina Romero is the mayor of the city of Tucson. On the same day, in separate opinion pieces, in separate local publications, both of them unwittingly revealed what’s wrong with the Tucson metropolis. They revealed…
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Arizona Republic’s Move to Las Vegas Ends Era of Major Daily Newspaper Printing in State
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Republic’s final copies printed in Phoenix will roll off the presses Oct. 5, marking the end of major daily newspaper printing in Arizona and concluding a 135-year tradition of large-scale newspaper production within the state’s borders. The move to Las Vegas represents the final chapter in Arizona’s major daily newspaper…
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Non-Profits in Arizona: Numbers, Revenue, and Key Players
Tucson, Arizona- As of February 2024, Arizona has 28,379 registered non-profit organizations, the sixth-largest industry in the state, making up 6.9% of the workforce with 222,380 workers, according to Arizona State University’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation. Nonprofits generate about $22.4 billion annually, making up about 8% of Arizona’s gross state product. Top…