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'It's everything': Mesa professional Muaythai fighter chosen to represent USA at Paris showcase
MESA, Ariz. — In the ring in the middle of Dan’s Gym in Mesa, Tierra Brandt spars with her coach - and dad - Dan Brandt. It’s something they do every day, and soon they’ll be putting the training to showcase in Paris. “Some kids start...
Peoria man pleads guilty to murder in fatal wrong-way DUI crash
Peoria resident Adam Parker, 38, has pleaded guilty to murder in a DUI wrong-way crash that killed a mother and injured her daughter along the U.S. 60 in Apache Junction, according to the Pinal County Attorney's Office.
Prescott National Forest Offices Reopen on Wednesdays
Beginning on Monday, July 22, the Bradshaw/Chino Valley and Verde Ranger District offices of the Prescott National Forest have reopened to the public on Wednesdays. Customer Service Representatives are available to assist visitors, answer questions, and sell maps and forest permits from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day except on Federal Holidays.
Intel Launches Apprenticeship Program for Manufacturing Technicians in AZ
SANTA CLARA — Intel is launching its first U.S. registered apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians in Arizona in collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board, the SEMI Foundation, Maricopa Community Colleges District (MCCD) and Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. The company plans to train facility technician apprentices over the next five years. Selected apprentices will be full-time Intel employees on day one and will earn a certificate and college credit upon successful completion of the one-year program.
Yavapai College SBDC’s Marie Platowski-Beals Honored as Arizona State Star
The Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) proudly announces that Marie Platowski-Beals, Certified Business Analyst, has been named this year’s Arizona State Star by the SBDC Network. This prestigious State Star Award is bestowed annually to one individual from each state. Selected by a formal committee comprised of...
Suns hiring former Slam Dunk contest champion as assistant coach
The Phoenix Suns are throwing a bone to the fans of 1990s NBA basketball. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Suns are hiring Brent Barry as an assistant coach. The 52-year-old Barry had spent the last six seasons as an executive for the San Antonio Spurs. Barry had a memorable playing career... The post Suns hiring former Slam Dunk contest champion as assistant coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Phoenix country singer Taylor Glasheen set to make Marquee Theatre debut
If you've bellied up to the bar at Phoenix country joints such as The Dirty Drummer or Roosters Country, you may have been fortunate enough to catch a tune by Taylor Glasheen. The young singer/songwriter and guitarist has lived most of her life in Phoenix, but that doesn't stop a twang from creeping into her voice, especially onstage.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham leaves fans in awe at All-Star Game with court side antics despite not even playing
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham had fans in raptures at the All-Star game, and she wasn't even playing in the game. The Phoenix Mercury guard was on the sidelines for the big game between the WNBA All-Stars and US Olympic team in Phoenix, Arizona. And when the cameras panned to her...
US census takers to conduct test runs in Colorado 4 years before 2030 count
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Six places in the South and West will host practice runs for the next U.S. head count in 2030. The census helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado.; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be encouraged to fill out practice census questionnaires in the spring of 2026. Census Bureau officials said Monday that they hope the tests will help ensure that in 2030, they count the people who were missed in the 2020 census.
BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
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