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Officials optimistic about outlook, progress in Graff Point Fire containment
CEDAR CITY — Officials are optimistic the Graff Point Fire burning a few miles south of Cedar City will be kept from spreading much farther. The wildland blaze was listed on InciWeb and Utah Fire Info as having burned 543 acres as of Tuesday evening, with containment estimated at 47%. Those numbers remained essentially unchanged as of Wednesday morning.
Scottsdale Quarter announces major redevelopment, new additions
As is common in Scottsdale, upscale shopping center Scottsdale Quarter is getting a facelift. The complex, which celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, announced on Thursday that the North Street portion of the property would be undergoing a major transformation. North Street is home to tenants such as Aroma 360, Press Coffee and Sorso Wine Room.
Surprise P&Z Considering Two 40-acre Residential Rezones
This week, the Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request from RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture on behalf of two property owners to rezone a pair of 40-acre parcels from rural residential to allow for more dense housing development. Both sites were originally included in the planned...
ASU gathers highly effective classroom teachers to share their successes
In the Gadsden Elementary School District, near Arizona’s border with Mexico, most of the students are poor, and many are English language learners. Yet this district has embraced high-level math education, with dozens of students earning college credit before they even get to high school, according to Homero Chavez, director of the early-college program in the district.
‘I’m here to help’: Utah Tech University has a new chief of police
ST. GEORGE — Wes LiCalzi has been appointed as the new chief of police for the Utah Tech Police Department, continuing its mission to protect, serve and educate the university community. LiCalzi served as the interim chief for six months before he was awarded the title full-time. He told...
Kevin Durant Claps Back At 'Miserable' Accusation After Viral Interaction With Influencer
Kevin Durant has always been active on X. When any viral post mentions the Phoenix Suns star, KD is always there to react to it. So when a critic called Durant "miserable" after his interaction with streamer/influencer IShowSpeed, Durant had his response ready. After a video of Durant and ...
Officials share Utah wildfire updates
UTAH, July 16, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah wildfire officials have shared updates on several firefighting efforts around the state. The Speirs Fire, near Dutch John in Daggett County, remains 0% contained, and is estimated at 759 acres. “Monday’s activity was light due to cloud cover and afternoon showers,”...
Perfect Pear Bistro expands to Chandler for 1st location outside Tempe
PHOENIX — Perfect Pear Bistro expanded its operations outside of Tempe for the first time, bringing its signature grilled cheeses to Chandler on Monday. The husband-and-wife-owned joint opened its third Valley location at 2510 W. Chandler Blvd., just east of Interstate Loop 101. “We’ve built a loyal following over...
Southern Utah Art Guild’s July Events
The Southern Utah Art Guild would like to invite you to two art events in July at Red Cliff and Arrowhead Galleries. Open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM M-F and Sat from 12 Noon to 4 PM, the Guild “Land That I Love” Patriotic-themed art show through July 18, 2024. Enjoy the unique art of Mel Scott, William Darling, Nanette Pugsley, and Alice Hiatt. Come and view pastels, watercolors, oils, and acrylic paintings, as well as some interesting 3D artwork by 36 local artists with over 76 new works of art on display at the Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N 200 E, St. George, Utah.
More mosquito fogging scheduled in Mohave Valley
MOHAVE VALLEY — For the third consecutive month, a Mohave Valley neighborhood will undergo ground fogging to battle the persistent mosquito population. Fogging is scheduled after 8 p.m. Friday, weather permitting, in an area that includes Willow Drive to Laguna Road between Highway 95 and Mountain View Road and Willow Drive to King Street between Boundary Peak Road and Aquarius Drive.
D-backs’ Lovullo was ‘pissed’ upon hearing about Walker’s All-Star snub
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker has even more to a case as one of the most underrated players in baseball after his omission from the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. In a day and age lacking many old school first baseman that hit for power and drive in runs, Walker...
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