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GOP Senate candidates Mark Lamb and Kari Lake debate border security credentials
(The Center Square) – While Arizona U.S. Senate Candidate Kari Lake has been vocal about her intent to close the southern border and what she thinks needs to be done about it, her opponent in the GOP primary race, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, said that he is far more suitable to address crime at the border. “You’re not going to find a candidate more experienced in the border than I am,” Lamb said. “In fact, I’d be the most qualified candidate in the Senate...
Election integrity questioned ahead of Arizona U.S. Senate primary
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Arizona’s primary election on Tuesday, election security has been a hot topic among politicians. So much so that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes released a misinformation alert Friday afternoon. “The Secretary of State encourages voters to rely only on trusted sources for accurate, election-related news,” reads a press release […]
Firefighters Rescue a Child From a Malfunctioning Tesla Model Y After the Battery Died
One grandmother's Tesla Model Y trapped her 20-month-old granddaughter in her car. The post Firefighters Rescue a Child From a Malfunctioning Tesla Model Y After the Battery Died appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
Judge tosses suit against Mesa Public Schools transgender rules
Esa Public Schools last week announced that a judge has thrown out Governing Board member Rachel Walden’s suit challenging the district’s transgender guidelines. Walden vowed to appeal. The guidelines came under the spotlight after they were updated last year to allow boys who identify as female to use...
Local athletes going for gold in 2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics are underway in Paris with some local connections to follow. Mesa's Jagger Eaton is seeking his second Olympic medal in men's street skateboarding. He was supposed to compete yesterday but rain led to a postponement of the event until tomorrow, July 29. Gilbert's own Keaton Jones,...
Centennial High School announces 10th annual Power Night event
Centennial High School has announced its 10th annual Power Night showcase event, a celebration of the profound impact that the Centennial Football Program has on the lives of student-athletes, a release states.
WATCH: Arizona's expectations vary, but circle home game against WVU
Arizona is new to the Big 12, but Arizona more or less embodies the Big 12 in the upcoming football season. The league has been redesigned. The same is true of the Wildcats. No one knows quite what to expect from the Big 12. The same same is true of Arizona. The general feeling is the Big 12 is in good shape now. The same is true of Arizona. We'll learn what's real and what's a mirage about both before long.
Kelly emerges as a top contender for Harris’s VP pick
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has risen to near the top of the list of possible running mates as Vice President Harris considers whom she wants to run alongside her. Kelly has been sent vetting materials as one of a handful of Democrats under consideration for the role. A veteran and former astronaut, Kelly brings a…
Manslaughter charged after vehicle hits, kills 81-year-old man on Phoenix sidewalk
An 81-year-old man died Sunday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while standing next to his bicycle on the sidewalk in the 2800 block of East Grandview Road, Phoenix police said. The driver ...
Phoenix Extends Nomination Deadline for 2024 Disability Advocacy Awards
The clock is ticking for those looking to highlight exceptional work within the disability community of Phoenix. The Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues, in collaboration with the City of Phoenix, has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2024 Disability Awards and Recognition Event (D.A.R.E.), as reported. This annual ceremony commemorates individuals, organizations, and businesses that have shown extraordinary dedication and service to persons with disabilities.
Native American basketball showcased in NABI finals
After nearly a week’s worth of tournament play for 196 teams, the Native American Basketball Invitational finished Saturday at Footprint Center with the girls' and boys' championship games. In the girls' final, both teams were looking to claim their second NABI championship title. Arizona’s Rezbombers won the title in 2018 and were facing...
Record heat in Phoenix area: Outdoor workers stay hydrated, say heat is 'not for the weak'
Heat envelops our lives in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. How does it define us? Live in Phoenix long enough and you'll start thinking in extremes. The hottest day. The warmest night. The most 110-degree days. And will we ever make it through a night without falling below 100 degrees? The answer to that question, according...
Woman killed in overnight hit-and-run on I-10; troopers search for answers
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A person was hit and killed on a Phoenix freeway late Saturday night. At around 11:00 p.m., Department of Public Safety troopers were called to the Interstate 10 eastbound on-ramp at 59th Avenue to investigate a deadly hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. The victim was a woman, but her age is unknown.
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