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GCU Women’s Golf Unveils 2023-24 Schedule Under Coach Nicoson
Grand Canyon University's women's golf team, led by first-year head coach Brent Nicoson, has disclosed their complete schedule for the upcoming season, comprising 12 tournaments—five in the fall and seven in the spring. The season kicks off at the Dick McGuire Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 9. The Lopes will traverse various locations, including Chambers Bay in Washington and tournaments in Fort Collins, Kansas, and Hawaii. The spring schedule begins in Palm Desert, California, leading up to the GCU Invitational at their home course. GCU returns four players from the previous year and welcomes five notable transfers, including All-Americans and local talent.
Kevin Durant given his lowest NBA 2K rating in 8 seasons
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant will be a 94 overall in NBA 2K25, 2K announced today, which is his lowest ranking since NBA 2K17. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Durant ranks as the ninth-best player in the game behind names like LeBron James, Stephen Curry...
Phoenix microbursts cause tornado-like damage
The Phoenix monsoon season is in full swing, which means tiny but violent weather phenomena called microbursts are wreaking havoc across the Valley.Why it matters: Wind speeds can top 100 miles per hour during these events and produce damage similar to that of a weak tornado, National Weather Service meteorologist Tom Frieders told Axios.A Phoenix man died when a microburst caused a warehouse roof to collapse in July, and they frequently down trees and power lines.How it works: When thunderstorms form on hot, dry days, sometimes raindrops evaporate as they reach the lower level of the atmosphere, cooling the air...
Even with ESA increase, Arizona Department of Education underspent in FY 2024
(The Center Square) – Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced today that the total state education spending for 2024 came in under budget, challenging claims that the ESA program is a threat to the state budget. According to a news release from the Department of Education, total education spending finished $4.3 million under budget for fiscal year 2024. “Having a surplus of more than $4 million is proof...
Town of Gilbert to identify potential EV charging sites
Gilbert town staff will work on a siting plan for an electric vehicle charging infrastructure that will be partly funded by the Maricopa Association of Governments. The siting plan is a part of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program established by MAG, which awarded the town $95,000. Considered a town...
Things To Do Around the Valley This Labor Day Weekend (August 26-September 2)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for August 26-September 2. Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline.
Slechta: Don't support councilmembers who don't support progress
Skillicorn, Friedel, Toth. It seems every time there is an opportunity to move our town forward, these three vote in lock step a big “no.” I understand that if we are talking
Here’s how Phoenix ranks among cities for office vacancy rates
As the office rental market evolves, Phoenix has experienced a notable increase in office vacancy rates. With remote and hybrid work becoming more common, companies are adopting flexible work-from-home models, which has decreased the demand for office space, leading to higher vacancy rates in several markets. A recent study by...
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