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Tucson Electric Power is asking for a 9.8% rate increase, about $13.50 more a month

If you get a Tucson Electric Power bill, here's what's on the table. TEP's final proposal to the Arizona Corporation Commission would raise the average customer's monthly bill by about $13.50, or 9.8%.

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TEP's rate request has shrunk from 14% to 9.8%

Sources: AZPM News, Arizona Daily Star

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Last year's filing14%
Cut to just over12.5%
July request11.2%
Final proposal9.8%

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Cochise CountyA 747-acre AI data center campus is proposed near Cochise, and you can weigh inIf you followed the fight over Project Blue in the Tucson area, here's another one. Developer Tombstone Resources L.L.C. has applied to Cochise County for a Special Use Authorization to build a supercomputer and AI data center campus on about 747 acres along U.S. Highway 191 near the Apache Generating Station. Plans call for up to nine computing buildings in four phases and an estimated six gigawatts of electricity at full build-out. County staff haven't yet verified the application.Today’s editionRead WeatherSunday's flooding led to 16 river rescues across Pima CountyIf you're heading out this morning, check closures first. The Pima County Sheriff's Department says it responded to 16 river rescues Sunday as of 3 p.m., as motorists tried to cross flooded roads or washes and got stuck. All were rescued without injury. KVOA reports the Tucson Fire Department counted 12 water rescues across the greater Tucson area, seven of them handled by its crews.Monday’s editionRead WeatherDrier air arrives Tuesday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 70sIf you've had enough of soggy shoes, relief is coming. KOLD's Saturday evening forecast had lingering showers Monday, mostly in the morning, before the region dries out starting Tuesday and through the rest of the 7-day forecast.Monday’s editionRead Public SafetySavannah Guthrie renews her plea for answers about her mother's disappearanceSavannah Guthrie posted a new plea Sunday for information about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was reported missing Feb. 1 after she failed to appear at a friend's home in Tucson. Investigators believe she was taken from her Catalina Foothills residence against her will.Monday’s editionRead SportsNo. 5 Arizona opens its season Monday night against No. 22 UCLA in Las VegasIf you're a Wildcats fan, circle 8 p.m. Arizona time. Arizona plays UCLA at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a revival of the old Pac-10/12 rivalry. Arizona went 36-3 last season and made its first Final Four in 25 years.Monday’s editionRead

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  • Election DayPolls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov.

    Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 3. You can vote in person at any site, but Arizona requires photo ID or two documents showing your name and address. Still holding a ballot? Pima County has nine drop box locations, including the Recorder's Main Office at 240 N. Stone Ave.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KOLD, KVOA

  • Tanque VerdeTanque Verde voters will decide Tuesday whether to reauthorize the school district's 15% override, a tax that funds teacher and staff salaries in a variety of special programs.

    Tanque Verde voters will decide Tuesday whether to reauthorize the school district's 15% override, a tax that funds teacher and staff salaries in a variety of special programs.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOLD

  • Record rainRoads remain closed and washes are still running in Pima County, with runoff from the Catalina Mountains still moving into them.

    Roads remain closed and washes are still running in Pima County, with runoff from the Catalina Mountains still moving into them. 13 First Alert Chief Meteorologist Erin Christiansen said Southern Arizona got almost triple a typical November's rain in a day and a half.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOLD

  • Flood warningA flood warning for central Pima County runs until 12:45 p.m.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KVOA, Arizona Daily Star

  • Sabino CanyonTrails are open, but the Sabino Canyon tram is suspended because of high water and debris.

    Trails are open, but the Sabino Canyon tram is suspended because of high water and debris. Coronado National Forest officials said water rose 4 to 6 feet in some areas of the canyon within 24 hours, and eight people needed help crossing flooded waterways.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KVOA

  • Flood emergencyKVOA reports that historic flooding prompted a statewide emergency declaration in Arizona.

    KVOA reports that historic flooding prompted a statewide emergency declaration in Arizona.

    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSource: KVOA

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Tucson Todayto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

TEP wants a 9.8% rate hike, and polls close at 7 p.m.

Plus, a huge AI data center is proposed near Cochise, and flood warnings linger in Pima County.

The TLDR

  1. TEP's final proposal would add about $13.50 to the average monthly bill
  2. A 747-acre AI data center campus is proposed near Cochise
  3. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
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