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Hiker discovers human remains off of a South Mountain trail in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A hiker found human remains located off of a South Mountain trail in Phoenix on Saturday morning. Around 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, officers responded to a call from a park ranger that a hiker discovered possible human remains off of a trail on South Mountain. After...
'It's the two right players': Diamondbacks make Randy Johnson, Luis Gonzalez first inductees into team Hall of Fame
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks organization is relatively young, but after 26 years it’s been decided that it’s time for a team Hall of Fame. There was no doubt who the first inductees would be. They are two of the most iconic players to ever wear the Diamondbacks old colors, purple and teal: Former pitcher Randy Johnson and former outfielder Luis Gonzalez.
Diamondbacks designate hard-throwing righty for assignment
The Diamondbacks announced they’ve designated Thyago Vieira for assignment. The move opens a spot in the bullpen for newly acquired southpaw A.J. Puk, who has reported to the team. The transaction drops Arizona’s 40-man roster tally to 39. Vieira has spent the past two months in the desert....
AZ judge strikes down legislative language on voter guide for abortion initiative
(The Center Square) – Arizona for Abortion Access, a coalition looking to put legal access to abortion in the Arizona constitution, won their lawsuit against the Arizona Legislative Council over the language in a voter guide that will accompany their ballot measure. On July 3, Arizona for Abortion Access successfully submitted enough signatures, over 823,000, […]
Candidates gear up for sprint to finish
Scottsdale primary elections in the past have had razor-thin margins between moving to the general election and folding up the campaign. As such, this year’s dozen candidates say they are driving hard to the 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, finish line. The candidates shared their plans for the final...
Mesa nonprofit caring for infants with opioid withdrawal at risk of closing
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Jacob’s Hope, a nonprofit that provides specialty care for opioid-exposed newborns, may soon have to close its doors. Opioid-exposed babies are those whose brains and/or bodies have been affected because their parents used drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. It can lead to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, where the baby could experience a variety of dangerous symptoms such as seizures, vision problems, tight muscle tone and more.
Sherriff’s office reports increase in heat emergency calls, rescues on Salt River
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Floating on the Salt River is an Arizona summer staple, but given the state’s extreme heat, it is important to follow safety guidelines. MCSO said many visitors have already been on the Salt River this summer, but its Lake Patrol Division has been responding to an increased number of heat emergency calls.
Chandler to award grants for diversity programs aimed at students
Chandler has budgeted $20,000 for qualifying schools, nonprofits and community groups. In 2006, the city started giving up to $1,000 to diversity programs and projects geared toward students. In 2022, the city doubled its budget to award about 20 grants annually. The city’s diversity, equity and inclusion officer, Niki Tapia,...
Arizona woman suffers second-degree burns on her feet during the brutal summer
WICKENBURG, Ariz. - A Wickenberg grandmother is recovering from second degree burns after her feet were on the scorching Arizona pavement for less than two minutes. In the afternoon, heat temperatures that are coming from the ground are a lot hotter than they are in the air. Amparos Solis couldn’t...
East Valley man offers new way for school fundraisers
The days of students going out with teammates or classmates to raise money door-to-door for a school trip or other activity are becoming a thing of the past. Candy bar sales and car washes have been typical ways to raise money, yet they are environmentally challenging to do in the Arizona heat, according to Tempe businessman Angel Montemayor.
Higley parents urge cell phone ban on campuses
Parents are urging Higley Unified School Districts to impose stricter cell phone rules on students and even ban the devices altogether on campuses. “To combat phone use in the classroom, administrators need to put their feet down. They need to go to bat for the kids in their district. It is my opinion we need to transform Higley into a genuinely phone-free district,” said Camilla Porter told the Higley Governing Board at its July 23 meeting.
MPS plans new parent advisory commitee
Mesa Public Schools is giving parents more say in how the district educates their children. The Governing Board weighed in last week on the formation of a Parent Advisory Committee. “The focus of this committee is to evaluate the district’s procedures regarding parental involvement and educational activities in the areas...
Trump endorses both candidates in Arizona House primary after previously taking sides
Former President Trump backed off a prior endorsement in a hotly contested Arizona House primary on Sunday, opting to give his “complete and total” support to both candidates. Trump previously endorsed Abe Hamadeh for the Arizona 8th District GOP primary against Blake Masters — both of whom ran unsuccessful statewide races in 2022 — but…
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