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Tolleson mother says ride-on toy truck burst into flames outside home
TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) —Rosie Contreras is relieved after her family escaped a house fire on June 20. She said a ride-on toy forklift she had gotten her two five-year-old twin boys, Emanuel and Xavier, for Christmas burst into flames around 3:30 p.m. outside her house. Fortunately, her boys weren’t...
Arizona Republicans look to block voting without proof of citizenship in presidential race
The Republican Party of Arizona, national Republicans, and Arizona GOP lawmakers are seeking an emergency order to block some voters who register with a federal voter registration form from voting in this year’s presidential race. The groups believe U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton was incorrect in her ruling that federal law allows people without proof […]
Vouchers reforms, poverty fund cuts: How the budget impacts Arizona schools
Arizona's K-12 education budget will remain relatively flat this year, with a slight inflation adjustment, according to lawmakers who passed a $16.1 billion state budget last month. That's something worth celebrating amid a $1.4 billion deficit that required sweeping cuts, according to Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma, R-Glendale. "We still...
A Valley home inspector has gone viral for his videos. Now a home builder is trying to stop him from posting them.
PHOENIX — A Valley home inspector has gained popularity for posting videos of his inspections on social media. He specializes in new home construction and his videos have led to hundreds of thousands of followers. Those same videos have also led to a complaint filed against him by a...
AZ Briefing: Preston Lord's dad speaks on police inaction on 'Goons'; Vote for your favorite Arizona road trip; Valley restaurant closures
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. The parents of Preston Lord are upset over the Gilbert Police Department's failure to intervene in "Gilbert Goons" attacks months before their 16-year-old son was beaten to death at a Halloween party.
What's the hottest month in Arizona? What to know about record-setting summer temperatures
July is typically the hottest month in Arizona, according to data from the National Weather Service in Phoenix. The mean average temperature between 1991 and 2020 for July is 95.5 degrees in Phoenix. August was typically the second hottest month with a mean average temperature of 94.4 degrees. June followed, with a mean average temperature of 91.4 degrees.
Mailing it in: Fights brewing over voter registration in key swing states
Four months out from Election Day, activists are still fighting over the rules that will dictate how voters cast their ballots, including in swing states. The parties are preparing for legal battles if the results are close, as they were four years ago. In this series, the Washington Examiner will look at the battles over election rules. […]
Trump sneaker knockoffs spark lawsuit over copyright infringement
The company behind former President Donald Trump's new sneaker line filed a lawsuit Monday alleging the sale and promotion of counterfeit shoes by a series of people and business entities. The suit, filed in federal court in Arizona, claims trademark and copyright violations. The defendants are not named — the...
Ariz. Assoc. Unveils its New Name During Well-Attended Conf.
Representatives from 300 to 350 RV parks and manufactured housing communities attended the annual conference of the Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, which used the occasion to announce its name change to the Arizona Outdoor Hospitality Association (AzOHA). “We had 165 attendees representing 300 to 350 parks, both...
Scoop: Democrats’ presidential immunity warning
The Democratic National Committee will take over the digital homepages of three major battleground-state newspapers Tuesday, hitting Donald Trump as a threat to democracy, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity is fueling a new party effort to remind voters of the former president's...
Ringling Bros. brings reimagined show to Phoenix
Wesley Williams saw a Ringling Bros. circus performance when he was 6 years old and fell in love with entertainment. Now Williams — known as the “One Wheel Wonder” — brings that same joy to children in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s reimagined “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
Desert Swirl celebrates 35 years in business
One North Phoenix institution is celebrating a milestone. Desert Swirl, 4273 W. Thunderbird Road, has been in business for 35 years. However, with new ownership at the helm, this beloved ice cream shop is hardly showing its age. First opened in 1989, Desert Swirl was purchased by Dana Zumaeta and...
Phoenix and East Valley firefighters prepared for trouble
Though many people in Phoenix and around the East Valley summarize a fun celebration of Independence Day as “fireworks,” the first part of the word gets the stern attention of local first responders. Firefighters are particularly wary after a wave of wildfires over the last six weeks. And...
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