Arizona
‘If you fly, we can’t’: Why you can’t fly drones near wildfires in Arizona and elsewhere
Ironwood Fire burns near Interstate 17 at Cordes Junction
A wildfire erupted after a motor home with ammunition caught fire, causing the shutdown of the northbound lanes of I-17 on June 14, 2024.
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Operations to help clear the Ironwood Fire were temporarily put on hold Friday evening due to a drone in the area, according to a post on X by the Bureau of Land Management’s Arizona Fire Management.
The Ironwood Fire started about 4 p.m. Friday after a motor home caught fire and ammunition inside exploded, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 were temporarily shut down and officials said the fire was completely contained by Saturday morning.
“If you fly, we can’t,” the graphic on the post reads. “Recreational drones near wildfires are not safe.”
Here is what to know about why drones cannot be flown in forest fire zones.
‘If you fly, we can’t’ campaign
According to the U.S. Forest Service, “If you fly, we can’t,” stresses the public not to fly drones near or over wildfires.
The agency said federal, state and local wildland fire management agencies, along with the Federal Aviation Administration, urged the public not to fly drones near or over wildfires because they pose “serious risks” to public safety personnel and alter the effectiveness of those fighting wildfires.
The agency said aircraft that fight fires fly only a couple hundred feet above the ground, at the same altitudes as drones. This could create the potential for a midair collision or a distraction for the pilot, which could result in fatalities. Unauthorized flyers could also fall from the sky and cause serious injuries or death to firefighters on the ground.
The Forest Service said suspending firefighting operations could allow wildfires to grow larger and threaten lives, property and valuable resources.
During 2019, the service documented at least 20 instances where unauthorized drones were flown over or near wildfires, including in Arizona. These instances resulted in firefighting operations having to shut down temporarily nine times.
Flying a drone near a wildfire and interfering with wildfire efforts could lead to civil penalties, including fines up to $25,000 and potential criminal prosecution, according to the Forest Service.
Wildfire map: Track where fires are burning in Arizona in 2024
Arizona
Ranking Cardinals Extension Candidates
ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals approach 2024 as a year with potential to continue their well-documented rebuild under the guidance of general manager Monti Ossenfort, a process that began with a 4-13 mark after the dust settled in 2023.
Several big names have departed and tough decisions have been made across the board to set Arizona up for future success. Those evaluations and conversations will continue into training camp, preseason and eventual regular season play for the Cardinals – who now have a healthy Kyler Murray at the helm.
There’s a handful of big names set to depart from Arizona after 2024, and it’ll be quite interesting to see how the Cardinals handle those respective players and storylines that follow possible extensions.
Here’s our list of top extension candidates for Ossenfort to mull over as we approach the dog days of summer
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Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for June 22, 2024
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play.
Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
Here’s a look at June 22, 2024, results for each game:
Powerball
04-05-15-32-62, Powerball: 21, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
The Pick
06-14-18-21-40-43
Check The Pick payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
6-1-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Fantasy 5
09-19-22-32-40
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Triple Twist
11-13-16-18-38-42
Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:
Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Where can you buy Arizona lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Arizona assistant Riccardo Fois joining Sacramento Kings coaching staff
Arizona men’s basketball assistant Riccardo Fois is leaving the program for a job in the NBA.
Fois is joining the Sacramento Kings coaching staff, according to Italian basketball coach Gianmarco Pozzecco, who announced the move Saturday at a team press conference. Fois serves as an assistant for the Italian national team.
Gianmarco Pozzecco just revealed that Riccardo Fois, assistant coach of the Italian national team, will join the Sacramento Kings’ coaching staff next year.
The 37-year-old Italian tactical expert has been working previously with Pepperdine, Arizona, Gonzaga, and Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/cBYFI01rEz
— Cesare Milanti (@cesaremilanti) June 22, 2024
Fois joined Tommy Lloyd’s Arizona staff in 2021 after spending the previous two years with the Phoenix Suns organization. Before that, Fois worked as director of analytics for Gonzaga from 2014 to 2019. Fois began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Pepperdine.
The Olbia, Italy native is highly regarded in the sport. At Arizona he was credited with developing future pros Bennedict Mathurin, Dalen Terry, Christian Koloko and Azuolas Tubelis.
Fois is the first full-time assistant under Lloyd to leave for another job.
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