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Maricopa Welcomes Fall with Youth Sports League Sign-Ups, Football, Soccer, and Volleyball Awaits
Community members, get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the field because the Maricopa Team Sports fall league is officially throwing open its doors. Youth sports are back for another season, and this time around, options abound for young athletes aiming to dive, kick, or pass into fall fun. For those looking to sign their kids up, your window is firmly propped open.
Goat, dog removed from Dollar General store in Arizona
ELOY, Ariz. — A goat and dog walked into a Dollar General store Friday morning and needed some help checking out. The Eloy Fire District responded to the store after the animal friends walked into the facility and followed a patron into a bathroom. The store's staff locked the animals inside and waited for the fire department to arrive.
Speak Up Chandler: City manager salary, 5-pound chimis, school board
Speak Up is a regular column that rounds up comments on local topics from social media and other sources. Got a comment on a story you've recently seen? Email us at azopinions@iniusa.org, ...
Phoenix Rising FC draws in scoreless match at struggling Hartford Athletic
Phoenix Rising FC goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novos helped the Rising earn a point on the road Friday night and inch closer to the eight-team USL Championship playoff race. In a scoreless draw with Hartford Athletic (5-11-3) at Trinity Health Stadium, Rios Novos -- who led the USL in saves last season -- posted his seventh clean sheet of the season, a mark he finished with last year. ...
Around Chandler: Week of July 28, 2024
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes has announced the winners of its 2024 High School Service Above Self and Vocational Scholarships. • Daniel Johnson, Service Above Self Scholarship. The Perry High School graduate will be attending Grand Canyon University majoring in electrical engineering and with a minor in theology. •...
QC crashes on 5-year decline, but get more serious
The total number of motor vehicle crashes in Queen Creek last year marked the fifth consecutive annual decline in accidents in the town even as the state-wide total continues to climb, according to data from the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT’s annual Crash Facts report showed that the total 491...
‘Run What Ya Brung’ drag race event aims to promote safe roadways
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Friday marks the “Run What Ya Brung” drag race event at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler. For this event, anyone can race a vehicle of their choice down a ¼ mile track that typically professionals use. Casey Buckman, the track manager, says that these...
Tempe police arrest man for trespassing who had previously been feeding homeless in parks
TEMPE, Ariz. — A man who fed people experiencing homelessness at Tempe parks was arrested Friday for trespassing, according to the Tempe Police Department. Austin Davis received numerous warnings and citations for trespassing at Moeur Park, the first on July 1 for being in the park after hours and being "verbally aggressive" with park rangers. Davis was banned from the park for 30 days after receiving the trespassing citations, police said.
Tyus Jones Signs Veteran Minimum Contract With Suns
Tyus Jones Signs Veteran Minimum Contract With Suns Tyus Jones was the last big fish remaining that was just sitting out there in free agency. He’s finally made a decision and it’s a total shocker. The former Duke product is signing a veteran minimum contract with the Phoenix Suns. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was the […] The post Tyus Jones Signs Veteran Minimum Contract With Suns appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
Glendale Police Apprehend Suspected Reckless Motorcyclist as Street Racing Task Force Tightens Grip on City's Roads
The quest to extinguish the flames of reckless driving on Glendale's streets has recently led to an arrest. As part of a crackdown by the Glendale Police Department's new "Street Racing Task Force," a 20-year-old man identified as Christian Valentino Moreno has been nabbed for his alleged daredevil antics on an off-road motorcycle. According to an official report, on the evening of July 19, 2024, a motor officer attempted to pull over Moreno for reckless driving within city bounds. However, the situation escalated when Moreno chose to not stop and engage to recklessly evade the police, which eventually caused the officers to terminate the pursuit for safety reasons.
Surprise Fire-Medical Department Launches Cadet Program to Cultivate Next Generation of Firefighters
The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is extending a call to action for would-be firefighters through its newly minted Fire Cadet Program, as reported on July 25th; individuals at least 18 years old are invited to apply for this volunteer-driven pathway to firefighting, designed to bolster resumes and forge characters ready for the demanding yet rewarding field of fire service. Interested parties can find application details on the SFMD website with an application deadline of August 30, 2024.
Phoenix Premium Outlets hosting Back-to-School Supply Drive through July 31 to benefit Foster Alliance
Phoenix Premium Outlets in Chandler is hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive now through Wednesday, July 31 to benefit The Foster Alliance, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to support the foster care community by providing essentials to benefit children in foster care. Monday through Friday, visitors can donate school supplies to...
Sale of Arizona hospital finalized
Dignity Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments in a $160 million deal. Arizona General Hospital in Mesa is under new ownership. Dignity Health, a subsidiary of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments from Medical Properties...
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