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Man claims $10K overpayment was mistakenly sent to Arizona hospital instead of him
SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man from Surprise is claiming that over $10,000 has been sent to a Valley hospital instead of him following his wife’s visit to Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center. Andreas Papakostas is a former professional soccer player and currently coaches the sport. “Basically,...
Fourth of July fireworks, events around the Valley
Whether you're looking for fireworks, a cookout or just a fun party to ring in Independence Day, there are plenty of places in the Valley celebrating the Fourth of July. Steele Indian School Park will play host to a car show, rides and inflatables for little ones, local vendors and the largest fireworks display in the Southwest.
Arizona State Fair 2024 concert lineup: Who's playing the Coliseum, how to get tickets
The Arizona State Fair has announced its 2024 Coliseum Concert Series lineup, presented by Arizona Lottery, with an I Love the '90s nostalgia tour, a popular pop-punk band and a boy band that launched its career with a show on Nickelodeon. For decades, legendary artists have graced the stages of...
City of Peoria hosts all-day Fourth of July celebration
Join Peoria for big, evening, backyard barbeque vibes at the annual All-American Festival on Thursday, July 4 inside the main stadium of the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., according to a news release.
Arizona Burn Center warns about dangers of contact burns
PHOENIX (AZFamily)—The Arizona Burn Center in central Phoenix is warning about how a simple fall on the pavement can lead to serious and even deadly burns. Just last month, it had 50 patients with contact burns from falls. Some were so severe that four patients went into shock and died.
Joe Arpaio rewards a former aide by endorsing his rival for sheriff. That's got to sting
You’ve got to hand it to Jerry Sheridan for persistence. Or perseverance. Sheridan, the right-hand man of longtime — and since ousted and disgraced — Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio,...
Fourth of July Safety Alert: Know the rules, avoid the risks
PHOENIX — The Fourth of July is fast approaching and fireworks sales have started, but firefighters want people to remember to stay safe while celebrating. Captain Rob McDade, spokesperson for the Phoenix Fire Department, said residents should be aware certain fireworks are illegal in the city. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL:...
Phoenix weather: Track storms with radar map for Phoenix, Arizona
The weather in the Phoenix area, and across the state, is pretty consistent: Most days are clear and sunny. But every summer the monsoon provides us with a little variety, and storms pop up across the Southwest. Those storms can offer a small respite from the record-breaking heat that the state has been experiencing.
Dogs are already flooding shelter, rescue groups. More runaways expected over Fourth of July
Six years ago, Love Connections Dog Rescue worker Heather Nicely would have said the hardest part of her job was making a decision between fundraising $20,000 for a dog who had been hit by a car, who may never have a great quality of life again, or euthanizing them. Now,...
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