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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.
Man dies after being run over by city bus while trying to get bus to pull over, police say
PHOENIX — A pedestrian is dead after he was struck by a Phoenix city bus overnight on Tuesday, city police told 12News. Officers were called to Central Avenue and Van Buren Street for reports of a crash involving a person and a bus. Officers found a man with serious injuries when they arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, officials with the Phoenix Police Department said.
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.
Social Media Thinks WNBA Veterans Are “Terrified” Of Caitlin Clark After Shocking Footage Surfaces From All-Star Game
Social media is convinced that Caitlin Clark’s WNBA peers are “terrified” of her after some interesting footage from Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game. The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game was held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday. Caitlin Clark and Team WNBA defeated Team USA by a final score of 117-109, with the first overall pick tallying four points and 10 assists in 26 minutes of action.
Kingman Receives Rural Business Development Grant Award
On July 9, 2024, the City of Kingman was awarded a USDA Rural Business Development Grant to conduct an Event Center Feasibility Study and update the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The total award is $110,000, with $88,000 provided by the grant and a 20% matching contribution of $22,000 from the...
Kiwanis gives $200K to music school, center
The Kiwanis Major Projects Committee, a project-based committee formed by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, awarded two grants totaling $200,000 to the Desert Hills Community School of Music and the Holland Community Center. “After receiving so many deserving applications, we were proud to be able to select two organizations for...
Goodyear retirement community announces two-story villas with elevators
The Goodyear location of Robson Resort Communities launched move in ready Golf Villas. The two-story properties include an ADA compliant elevator to accommodate their residents, who are all 55-years ...
2025 Prescott Frontier Days® Rodeo Calendar Supports Jr. Ambassador Program
2025 will be the third year that Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. has sponsored their Junior Ambassador Program, an effort that successfully created a community of motivated, up-and-coming young stars who gained experience in the rodeo world and professional experience as well. To support the scholarships for this program, PFD is...
Surprise police undergoing accreditation review process
The Surprise Police Department is progressing through the reaccreditation process with an on-site assessment from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencie this week. Rick Myers, a retired police chief and CALEA Assessor, is conducting an on-site assessment of the Surprise Police Department through July 25. During the on-site...
Crypto spends big in Arizona
Welcome to The Hill’s Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Crypto leaders spend big on Arizona Democratic primary A super PAC funded by leaders in the crypto industry, along with other GOP donors, are throwing their weight behind one side in a Democratic House primary in Arizona. © AP Photo/Eric Gay The race…
Ranger Kielak's Cross-Country Walk to Raise $100,000 for Nonprofits Reaches Arizona
Ranger Kielak’s Walk Across America: A Journey to Raise Money for Nonprofits. Ranger Kielak, an alumni of Loyalton FFA in California, is embarking on an incredible journey: walking across the country to raise money for nonprofit organizations that are close to his heart. Ranger, who started his walk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 10, plans to finish in Pismo Beach, California, next month. Currently, he is crossing the border from New Mexico to Arizona.
Kris Mayes gives Phoenix property management company by Friday to fix AC units
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a demand letter Tuesday to a Phoenix apartment complex to address up to 400 broken or ineffective air conditioning units. The demand letter sent by the Attorney General's office said Buenas Communities LLC needed to start immediate action to address air conditioning issues at the Buenas on...
Things To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 22-28)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for July 22-28. Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
Phoenix hospice patient fulfills dream of riding in driverless car
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hospice of the Valley made a wish come true for one of its patients by giving him a ride to remember. Don Tamuty, 95, has been fascinated by driverless cars, so his nurses took him around town inside a Waymo autonomous car. “Oh, it is wonderful!...
Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prison
There were times Brittney Griner thought she would never wear a USA Basketball jersey again. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was sitting in a Russian prison in 2022 sentenced to nine years in jail
City of Surprise Tot Time Registration Opens in August
The City of Surprise Parks & Recreation Department is excited to share registration dates for its 2024-2025 Tot Time program. Surprise residents can secure their spots starting August 5, with non-residents following suit on August 12. Designed for children aged 3 – 5, Tot Time is state-licensed and focuses on...
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