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Arizona ballot descriptions set as lawsuits over publicity pamphlet continue
(The Center Square) – The ballot propositions descriptions and numbers have been solidified by the Arizona Secretary of State's office. There are 11 measures that were referred to the ballot by the legislature and three constitutional amendment proposals that required petition signatures that are also slated to make the ballot. The abortion access constitutional amendment will be known as Proposition 139, an elections amendment will be known as Proposition 140,...
Arizona lawmakers visit Mexico amid border crisis
(The Center Square) – Some members of the Arizona congressional delegation visited Mexico City last week as the presidency transitions in the country. Eleven lawmakers, including Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Greg Stanton, met with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as well as President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum for discussions that involved trade, the economy as well as border and immigration issues, according to a news release. “At a moment of...
Man pleads guilty to murder in deadly wrong-way DUI crash
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — A Peoria man pleaded guilty to murder in a deadly wrong-way crash that killed a woman and injured her daughter. According to the Pinal County Attorney's office, Adam Parker, 38, pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder, a Class 1 Felony; and Aggravated Assault, a Class 2 Felony Monday.
Arizona hospital reinstates mask mandates due to COVID-19 cases
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation in northern Arizona is requiring staff and patients to again wear masks at its facilities due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases. The mask mandate took effect July 19 and will be enforced at the TCRHCC facilities...
The Suns' mistake in the 2024 NBA Draft is looking worse by the day
It's no secret that the Phoenix Suns have been searching for a point guard to help get their big three the ball but have struggled to land one thus far. However, they may have overlooked an ideal play-maker in the NBA draft. New York Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek was taken 34th overall but was often projected to be taken by the Suns considering his experience in college, his impressive shot creation, shooting ability, and team needs.
Record heat in Phoenix area: AC repair crew member: 'My life revolves around the summer'
Heat envelops our lives in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. How does it define us? The Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Safety has confirmed 14 heat-related deaths since May, with 234 more deaths under investigation as the intense summer heat persists. As of this time in 2023, the county had recorded 12 heat-related deaths,...
Phoenix boy gets third place in North American Lego contest
PHOENIX — Most artists who want to celebrate the unique Arizona landscape use mediums like paints, mosaics or spray-painted murals. However, for 8-year-old Tobias Camen, Legos are the perfect way to recreate the Sonoran Desert. Tobias, who is from Phoenix, won national recognition for his creativity with Lego sets...
Heat continues across the Valley with storms possible
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It was another warm start to our morning, with lows in the mid-90s. This afternoon will be a hot one with highs around 112. That’s still warmer than our average high this time of year, which is 106 degrees! The record high for today’s date is 115 degrees.
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