Monday, July 13, 2026

MLB Top Pick, Distracted Driving Fines, and Housing Help

Monday, July 13, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1961, St. Joseph's Hospital opened in Tucson.

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Stormy Weather Returns

The monsoon returned with force over the weekend, dumping enough rain on Tucson's east side to trigger a flash flood warning and swamp the washes.

Nearly 30 outages knocked out power to more than 8,000 Tucson Electric Power customers Saturday night, with electricity restored to all but a few hundred properties by Sunday.

A person stranded in the Alamo Wash was safely rescued when nine Tucson Fire units responded, dropping a ladder down the 10-foot bank and pulling the person out.

On Sunday, parts of the state braced for possibly more heavy rain, winds, and dust. The active pattern is expected to hold through the week.

Cholowsky Drafted No. 1

Chandler native Roch Cholowsky was picked No. 1 in this weekend's MLB draft, selected by the Chicago White Sox.

The Hamilton High School grad, who starred at UCLA, became emotional when Commissioner Rob Manfred announced his name.

The junior shortstop was a finalist for this year's Golden Spikes Award, which honors college baseball's best player. He hit .320 with 21 home runs, 60 RBI, and 73 runs scored while starting all 60 games at shortstop.

At Hamilton High, Cholowsky was a standout in baseball and as a quarterback in football. He has always gone by his French-Canadian middle name of Roch.

Distracted Driving Penalties Increase

Arizona drivers face steeper penalties for repeat phone use behind the wheel, with the fine for a second offense raised to $400.

Updates to the state's distracted driving laws also ban live-streaming or recording video while driving, even hands-free; allow for license suspension for a third offense; and add a $150 surcharge when phone use causes a crash involving a motorcycle.

Fines for first offenses remain between $75 and $149.

The changes passed with bipartisan support in the state Legislature. The state Department of Transportation reported 66 distracted-driving deaths and 8,537 crashes on state roads in 2024.

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The company fully subscribed its first Reg A+ round by $25M and reopened it due to increasing investor demand.

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➤ Metro Phoenix: The community honored fallen wildland firefighter Nick Hutcherson at a memorial, where family, friends, and fellow crews celebrated his service, compassion, and dedication. (More)

➤ Sedona: Wildland firefighters reported that containment on the Pocket Fire had grown to more than 70%, while businesses hurt by the closures look to rebound. (More)

➤ Chandler: The city enacted a bird ordinance against feeding nuisance wild birds, following a family that reported excessive flocks on their roof and resulting property damage. (More)

➤ Border: Federal prosecutors charged 325 people with immigration-related crimes in a one-week enforcement push, including 101 illegal-reentry cases, 196 illegal-entry charges, and 26 people accused of smuggling. (More)

➤ Phoenix Metro: The Environmental Protection Agency warned of poor air quality in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, and other areas due in part to blowing dust. (More)

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➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick 15th overall, the highest a catcher has ever been taken in the team's history. The team praised his elite defense and improved bat. (More)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann helped the team win a pivotal divisional series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a three-run home run off 2025 World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. (Watch)

➤ The Phoenix Mercury trailed by as many as 54 points to the Las Vegas Aces before losing 106-58 in the third-biggest loss in WNBA history over the weekend. (More)

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➤ A new state law creates state affordability infrastructure districts, letting developers finance roads, water, and sewer lines with tax-exempt bonds paid over time instead of adding those costs upfront to a home's price. (More)

➤ McCarthy Building Cos. leased a large building in Phoenix's Camelback Corridor and plans to relocate its regional headquarters there in late 2027. (More)

➤ An attorney purchased a two-story midtown Phoenix office building for $6.8 million, adding to recent commercial activity in the corridor. (More)

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➤ Chef Joey Maggiore said metro Phoenix's food scene is entering a renaissance, with Arizona evolving into a genuine culinary destination. (More)

➤ The state Game and Fish Department warned that a contagious rabbit disease that wiped out a large percentage of rabbit populations in the early 2020s is making a comeback. (More)

➤ The Santa Cruz Humane Society in Nogales postponed its planned fall closure until year's end after donors gave more than $140,000 to the cash-strapped shelter. (More)

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➤ Firefighters spent decades spraying a foam that saved lives, and now more than a dozen states are racing to destroy every last drop of it. (Hear Why)

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The "Original" English Accent, Toxic Firefighting Foam, and Spotting AI Fakes

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➤ Firefighters spent decades spraying a foam that saved lives, and now more than a dozen states are racing to destroy every last drop of it. (Hear Why)

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River Fish Deaths, a Four-Day School Week, and Burger Week

Monday, July 13, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1787, the Confederation Congress adopted the Northwest Ordinance, establishing a government for the territory that would become Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota.

🎓 An Ohio Catholic high school is moving to a shorter instructional week this fall. Read more about the groundbreaking change in Top Stories.

Fish Deaths Follow Fertilizer Spill

Dozens of dead fish appeared in the Maumee River near Napoleon on Saturday, one week after a liquid fertilizer spill contaminated a Henry County creek.

The fish kill stretched from the mouth of Huston Creek to the Campbell’s Soup facility, prompting city crews to launch an airboat and determine how far it had spread. The discovery followed the overnight failure of one of two dams installed to contain the contamination during heavy rainfall.

Officials learned of the contamination July 3. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued violations to two neighboring agricultural businesses—Triway Nitrogen and Farmers Elevator Associates—after determining that both had released contaminants affecting Huston Creek, a drainage ditch, and nearby storm sewers.

Saturday’s testing found ammonia and nitrate levels in the Maumee below thresholds for concern. Napoleon officials said the city’s drinking water remained safe, and they reported no immediate concern about recreational use of the river.

Ohio Leaders Mourn Sen. Graham

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday at 71 after a brief and sudden illness, prompting tributes from Ohio Republicans who served alongside him.

Vice President JD Vance, who served with Graham in the Senate before taking office as vice president, recalled their political clashes, but called Graham “a one-of-a-kind figure” and added, “I couldn’t help but like him.”

Gov. Mike DeWine, who represented Ohio in the Senate when Graham took office in 2003, remembered him as an effective and dedicated senator and recalled their work on the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.

Ohio Sens. Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno expressed similar disbelief. Husted called the news a “profound shock,” while Moreno voiced “total shock and disbelief.”

School Shifts to Four-Day Week

Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney will adopt a four-day instructional week in August, with students attending regular classes Tuesday through Friday.

The school said the change is grounded in research, prayerful discernment, and the experience of other Catholic schools using the model. Most Mondays will be available for tutoring, community service, college visits, career exploration, job shadowing, and other responsibilities outside the classroom.

In a video announcement, Principal Brad Zimmerman said the schedule would also improve work-life balance for teachers and help prevent burnout.

Zimmerman said the shift should make the school community “healthier and vibrant” and bring its spirit “back alive.”

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The Nvidia of Energy

Nvidia’s valuation surged by 1,092% in just three years when it became the backbone of AI. But AI has a massive energy problem Nvidia can’t fix.

The company fully subscribed its first Reg A+ round by $25M and reopened it due to increasing investor demand.

Here’s why you shouldn’t miss the chance to invest at $9.01/share:

“FASF” ticker reserved on the NASDAQ
Broke ground on new $850M flagship facility in West Virginia
$30 million raised from 12,000+ investors

As a perfect storm of breakthroughs set up the company for potential valuation impact, this is your opportunity to invest in Frontieras today.

➤ Statewide: House Bill 949 would require Ohio’s public colleges and universities to allow adults 18 and older to carry nonlethal self-defense weapons, including pepper spray, stun guns, and Tasers, on campus. (More)

➤ Dayton: The 174th Montgomery County Fair opens tomorrow and runs through Sunday, featuring new attractions such as laser tag and bounce houses, along with motocross, a demolition derby, and a Bulls & Barrels rodeo. (Fair Details)

➤ Northeast Ohio: A new online tool—the Cuyahoga River Conditions Tool—provides paddlers and other visitors with near-real-time reports on weather, water levels, rapids, and other river conditions. (More)

➤ Brooklyn: Two young brothers ran a lemonade stand to raise money for the families affected by last week’s Rittman shooting, which killed Police Sgt. Scott Ries and two other victims. (More)

➤ Jefferson County: Heavy rainfall Friday night washed away part of a Wells Township road, leaving crews to assess the damage and determine the repairs needed. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The University of Cincinnati’s student chapter of Remote Area Medical held a free weekend clinic at St. Xavier High School, providing medical, dental, and vision care without insurance, identification, or income requirements. (More)

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➤ Ohio State promoted defensive back Jackson Gula from its club football program to the varsity roster as a walk-on. He recorded 29 tackles, eight pass breakups, and three interceptions during the club team’s national championship season. (More)

➤ Nick Lodolo landed on the 15-day injured list Sunday after a blister on his left index finger forced the Cincinnati Reds starter out from Saturday’s 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. (More)

➤ Joe Burrow attended UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday with former Ohio State teammate Nick Bosa, as well as friends from Burrow’s hometown of Athens. (See Photos)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: Wimbledon | MLB | WNBA | NASCAR | Golf

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➤ Ohio Silver Co., a Yellow Springs jewelry store, is closing after 54 years in business. A storewide liquidation sale offering discounts on inventory and fixtures began Saturday. (See Sale)

➤ The last Skyway drive-in closed Saturday in Fairlawn after 74 years, ending the Akron-area carhop chain’s run. The property has been sold to Dutch Bros Coffee. (More)

➤ Middletown will spend $267,560 to remove the final roughly 12,000 cubic yards of concrete aggregate from the former Paperboard factory site, clearing the dust-producing pile residents dubbed “Mount Middletown.” (See Details)

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The company fully subscribed its first Reg A+ round by $25M. Now their offering has reopened at $9.01/share due to increasing investor demand.

Join 12K+ investors and become an early-stage shareholder in Frontieras today.

➤ Cincinnati Burger Week returns today through Sunday, with more than 80 restaurants across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky offering specialty burgers for $8 or $9. (Details)

➤ A new travel list highlights nine Ohio lakes praised for their clear water and summer recreation, featuring spring-fed quarries and reservoirs suited for swimming, diving, and paddling. (See List)

➤ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications through Aug. 9 for its next Natural Resources Officer recruit class. Officers provide law enforcement and emergency services in state parks, forests, nature preserves, and waterways. (Details)

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➤ Think the King's English is the "original" English? Turns out the poshest accent in Britain is one of the newest, and the oldest sounds are hiding somewhere surprising. (Hear Where)

➤ Firefighters spent decades spraying a foam that saved lives, and now more than a dozen states are racing to destroy every last drop of it. (Hear Why)

➤ You can learn to spot an AI deepfake in about an hour, and the six telltale signs aren't what you'd expect. (Hear How)