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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Gets a breather Saturday
Del Castillo is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Boston. Del Castillo went 1-for-5 with one run scored in Friday's 12-2 win over the Red Sox. Since being called up from Triple-A Reno in early August, Del Castillo is slashing .341/.400/.610 with seven runs scored, three home runs and 14 RBI across 45 plate appearances. Jose Herrera will bat ninth and catch for Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen.
Prescott Author S.L. Ditmars Wins American Book Fest Recognition
American Book Fest has announced the winners and finalists of The 2024 American Fiction Awards. Prescott author S.L. Ditmars is a finalist for his debut novel, Big Dogs—Book One in the Big Dogs Series, in the category Mystery/Suspense: Procedurals (Police or Scientific Investigation). In this award-winning story, join Lieutenant JW North and his K9 partners, specially trained human scent-detecting and man-trailing German Shepherds, as they chase serial killers and hunt down the brutal rapist and man who shot North a year ago. This book also won first place in the 2022 Public Safety Writers Association competition.
Dry weekend with seasonal temps ahead for metro Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Showers and thunderstorms are possible Saturday evening, mainly across the higher terrain in northern and southeastern Arizona. We’re tracking primarily dry conditions for the Valley. A trough to the northwest will shift east, and even drier air will filter through the region. Sunday looks dry for Phoenix, with a high of around 105 degrees.
Video of teens' threats at West Valley park leads to arrests: police
Three teens have been arrested and a stolen gun recovered following a Buckeye police investigation, authorities said. Just after 9 p.m. on July 24, Buckeye police responded to a report of an ...
Diana Taurasi Calls Brittney Griner WNBA’s Top Post Player After Victory
Brittney Griner played a key role in the Phoenix Mercury’s narrow 82-80 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Her performance led teammate Diana Taurasi to label her the WNBA’s most dominant post player, emphasizing how Griner's presence in the paint defines their gameplay. Taurasi highlighted how Griner's size and skills complicate defensive strategies, requiring opponents to choose between double-teaming her or allowing her to score one-on-one. Griner scored 22 points on 10-13 shooting, along with 6 rebounds and 4 blocks, bolstering the Mercury's playoff chances as they improve to 16-14 overall.
Court Dismisses ASU Academic/Administrator's Libel Suit Against Journal That Had Retracted His Article, with Reference to Possible Plagiarism
This action concerns Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez's allegations of defamation and trade libel against Taylor & Frances Group, LLC …. Dr. Rodriguez is the Associate Dean of Equity, Inclusion, and Community, as well as an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy studies, at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. He researches inclusion and equity in education for "dual language learners, Black, Latino, and Indigenous" families and students. On March 7, 2022, Dr. Rodriguez and two other authors published an article in Educational Studies entitled "Our Separate Struggles Are Really One: Building Coalitions and Solidarity for Social and Racial Justice in Education" …. Educational Studies is an education journal published by Defendant.
Police make arrest after a man was shot, killed in the East Valley
MESA, Ariz. — A man has been arrested after another man died in a shooting near downtown Mesa early Saturday morning, according to the Mesa Police Department. The department told 12News someone called 911 about a man having a seizure at about 4:45 a.m. on Saturday at a home near Lesueur in Mesa.
Arizona State men’s basketball releases full non-conference schedule
Arizona State men’s basketball released its full non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season on Friday. ASU has matchups with Gonzaga, Florida and either USC or Saint Mary’s before their inaugural Big 12 schedule begins. Bobby Hurley’s squad also faces Grand Canyon at Footprint Center on Nov. 14 as...
Chino Valley Territorial Days 2024, August 30 – September 2
The Town of Chino Valley invites everyone to join us Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, 2024, for our signature event – Chino Valley Territorial Days. This year’s theme, “Chino Valley Full Circle – Celebrating Where Arizona Began,” will be an epic celebration of the recent purchase of land in the Del Rio Springs area on the north end of town by the Arizona State Parks and Trails for a new state park. This purchase honors and preserves the history and the location of where our territorial government first transacted business.
Yavapai County to Conduct Wireless Emergency Alert Test in Prescott Valley on August 29th
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Arizona. – The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) will be conducting a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test in the Prescott Valley area on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. This test is part of a multi-jurisdictional exercise aimed at testing the Genasys Protect Evacuation platform for emergency notifications through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems (IPAWS).
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