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All jokes aside, Cardinals rookie RB Trey Benson is about his business
GLENDALE — There can be a lot going on for rookies like Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Trey Benson entering Year 1 of NFL training camp. In addition to understanding the playbook and the concepts that come with it, there’s also the task of getting engrained in the locker room alongside new teammates.
Mercury, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi admits Paris 2024 will be her last Olympic Games
With so many records she has shattered and having a massive trophy case from playing in the WNBA and on the international stage, Phoenix Mercury icon Diana Taurasi has forever made her mark on women’s basketball. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Regarded as one...
Maricopa County invests more than $130K in dark-sky discovery center and other projects
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $130,000 in funding this week. The largest portion of that money, about $100,000, will go toward the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills. The county board’s Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin said the center teaches Maricopa County residents about the importance of dark skies for humans, animals and plants.
Minimum wage hike, open primaries proposal shouldn't make AZ ballot, suits argue
Ballot measures intended to raise Arizona's minimum wage and eliminate partisan primary elections shouldn't be allowed on November's ballot, three separate lawsuits filed Friday allege. One Fair Wage, the group pushing a planned ballot measure to raise the minimum wage in Arizona, didn't properly fill out its petitions and turned in numerous invalid...
Man pleads guilty in threats against Arizona election workers
An Alabama man indicted for threatening election workers in Maricopa County, Ariz., pleaded guilty Thursday, according to the Department of Justice. Brian Ogstad sent several messages over social media to election workers in the county during the 2022 primaries, at times threatening to kill the workers for being “cheats” and “frauds.” Maricopa County, a key…
Frightening nuclear bomb map shows Phoenix 'destruction' with 245,880 deaths after 'B-83' blast
An interactive map created by nuclearsecrecy.com paints a terrifying picture of the catastrophic damage that would be inflicted on Houston, Texas, if a nuclear bomb were to be detonated within its metropolitan area
Wholesale Aviation Parts Distributor Announces Expansion into Mesa
Southern Cross Aviation, a leading wholesale aviation parts distributor, has announced its expansion to Mesa to support the thriving general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense aerospace industries in Greater Phoenix. This strategic expansion marks the company’s third location, complementing its headquarters and distribution center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and its...
Fleet Profile: Arizona Public Service looks to lower cost, emissions
Working to reduce a fleet’s carbon footprint requires diligent and comprehensive research—but the reward comes from lowering operating costs. That’s according to Cresencio Celaya, leader of transportation strategy and planning at Arizona Public Service Company (APS). Headquartered in Phoenix, APS provides energy to approximately 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11 Arizona counties.
'He was a great man': Peoria father who drowned in Mexico remembered by family
A man from Peoria is being remembered by his family after his unexpected death in Mexico over the Fourth of July weekend. Robert Perkins, 43, originally from Benson, AZ, was swept away in a rip current on July 4 at a Rocky Point beach while on a family vacation in Mexico for...
Before Mark Kelly became a senator, he made millions speaking and consulting, records show
Before Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly emerged as one of the lead contenders for vice president on the Democratic ticket, the former NASA astronaut earned more than a million dollars on the speaking circuit by regaling companies and colleges with tales of his triumphs in space. Kelly, who was a U.S....
Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering in Prescott
The 2024 edition of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will again take the stage at the Jim and Linda Lee Yavapai College Performing Arts Center on August 8-10. It’s the 36th annual Gathering of cowboy poets in Prescott. One of the city’s most popular events, this year’s Gathering features over 40 authentic cowboy singers, poets, and storytellers sharing the heritage and culture of the American cowboy for two days and three nights of entertainment.
'Just keep kicking': Kris Vera-Phillips on Olympics lessons, son's swim meet
Opening ceremonies for the 2024 Olympics will take place today — and for weeks the world will watch fantastic athletes compete hard for gold medals. For Kris Vera-Phillips, it's a time to pause and consider her young son's experience in the swimming pool. Kris Vera-Phillips is a Ph.D. candidate...
Arizona man shockingly granted Irish citizenship after DNA test revelation
John Portmann, an Arizona native, recently became one of the first individuals to receive an Irish passport based solely on a DNA test. Born in Phoenix in 1963, Portmann’s life took a remarkable turn when a DNA test revealed that his ancestry is 100% Irish. As an infant, Portmann...
'This guy got seven in his hands and did it in less than 20 seconds': Man arrested for allegedly stealing more than $40,000 worth of golf clubs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It's a crime that went after one of the Valley's most beloved sports. Dozens of high-end golf clubs stolen in the middle of the day at several golf shops in Scottsdale and other parts of the Valley. All adding up to be worth $43,000 within a...
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