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Two Arizona high school teams claimed victory at the annual VSF Passing Tournament in Tucson Thursday night. The Marana girls and Sahuarita boys brought home championship trophies in their respective divisions. --- ##
Lori Grijalva couldn't move her right side after a stroke at 64. Today, she's back on the competition platform winning gold medals and teaching others to recognize warning signs.
A Tucson nonprofit is helping people experiencing homelessness obtain the documents they need to vote and access essential services. In just one week, volunteers helped one woman move closer to housing after four years on the streets.
Tucson is mobilizing volunteers and community partners for Hope in the Park on June 5, a one-day event bringing essential services directly to people experiencing homelessness. The city-led initiative connects those in need with coordinated support all in one accessible location.
When a team of 70-something neighbors couldn't keep up with cleaning their local wash, veteran volunteers showed up with the muscle they needed. Together, they removed several tons of illegal dumping and debris to protect homes from flooding and fire.
Tucson firefighters are learning to fly drones that deliver life jackets and water to people trapped in dangerous situations, keeping rescuers safe while saving precious time. The new technology lets them reach victims in remote desert areas and fast-moving water that ropes can't access.
America just achieved something remarkable: the capacity to produce all the battery storage it needs for clean energy, right here at home. Now Tucson has a chance to turn 350 days of sunshine into an energy revolution.
Max Amini just became the first Iranian-American comedian to headline Madison Square Garden, transforming from stand-up's best-kept secret into a global phenomenon. His journey from Tucson to Tehran and back shows how authentic storytelling can unite people across every border.
Tucson just became the first city in Arizona to create a formal clean energy partnership with its power company. After a year of collaboration, the City and Tucson Electric Power are ready to show residents their roadmap for a cleaner future.
Jan Afonso packs her carbon fiber harp each week and drives to Peppi's House hospice facility, where she's one of 75 volunteers bringing comfort to dying patients. Her music often brings tears after just three notes, offering peace to families in their most difficult moments.
FBI investigators found crucial DNA evidence on a glove near an 84-year-old Arizona woman's home, bringing new hope to solving her January disappearance. The discovery could finally identify the masked suspect caught on camera.