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Mesa’s Dignity Arizona General Hospital Acquired in Sale, But Not Much is Changing
The headlines are popping up – “Mesa hospital acquired as part of $160M Deal.” But, those headlines are a bit click-baity. The hospital was acquired, but it was by the tenant who has been operating it. The hospital was originally built (and funded) by Medical Properties Trust...
Understanding Impact Fees in Prescott
I urge all concerned citizens to participate in the Aug. 13 public hearing and subsequent public discussions. On Aug. 13, Prescott City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed impact fees affecting new residential and commercial projects. If council decides to move forward, we will have an Oct. 8 meeting to formally adopt the new rates, which would go into effect Jan. 1, 2025. There have been some concerns expressed about the steep increase in these fees. In this message, I will outline the factors that have made this kind of increase necessary.
Fans Devastated By Diana Taurasi's Recent Major Announcement About Her Career Plans
When it comes to the athletes that we grow up supporting there will always come a day when it's time for them to walk away from the sport. It's a day that we all know is coming, but isn't at the forefront of our worries until the realization sinks in that it's looming. For fans of the WNBA, this ...
Diamondbacks vs. Pirates: Rookie Phenom Absent in Crucial Series with Playoffs on the Line
Diamondbacks face a critical series against the Pirates at Chase Field with both teams vying for a postseason spot, as they are closely matched in the standings. Only 3.0 games separate the top six teams in the NL Wild Card race. Yes, But. Injuries and standout performances impact pitching lineups...
Most Influential Women: Sybil Francis, Center for the Future of Arizona
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Sybil Francis, PhD, chair, president and CEO for the Center for the Future of Arizona. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
AZ Briefing: Why you should watch the Olympics; Where your new neighbors likely came from; Vote for the best fries in metro Phoenix
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are finally here! LeBron James, Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky make it must-see (or stream) TV. Here's what you should know about the Olympics, including how to watch. ...
Globe Business Opportunities: Creating a community for residents and visitors to love
The City of Globe has made significant economic progress in the past six years, and empty storefronts are beginning to fill with a variety of new businesses and restaurants, creating a sought-after destination and giving residents access to a wider range of goods and services. Efforts to clean up blight...
Sedona fires housing official ahead of November vote on future of Safe Place to Park program
The city of Sedona has fired its housing manager just before an important election to determine the city’s housing plan for the future. Shannon Boone was hired in late September 2021 as Sedona’s housing manager Sedona and was contracted out to nearby Cottonwood. The city's communications director Lauren...
Valley endures another night of monsoon storms, with strong winds, lightning, rain
PHOENIX — For the second consecutive night, monsoon storms rolled through metro Phoenix on Thursday, bringing wind gusts, lightning and scattered showers. In terms of rainfall, the East Valley saw the heaviest activity as the system moved north from the Tucson area. “Last night’s totals for the East Valley...
Crash on I-10 in West Valley leaves 1 dead
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 10 between Buckeye and Goodyear early Friday morning, officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. The crash was reported shortly before 3:50 a.m. at milepost 123 near Perryville. Only one vehicle was involved in...
Man dies after being shot in head: Surprise PD
SURPRISE, Ariz. - A shooting early Friday morning in a Surprise neighborhood left one person dead. Surprise Police say officers responded just after midnight on July 26 to a home near Bullard Avenue and Waddell Road and found a man in a bedroom who had been shot in the head.
VVS to close one thrift store, fires Maketansky, McConnell
On May 23, the Board of Directors of Verde Valley Sanctuary, a nonprofit that operates the Verde Valley’s sole domestic violence shelter, voted to close VVS’ Cottonwood Thriftique, a resale store that provides part of the funding for the shelter’s operations, on the grounds that it was losing money, and sell the property.
Moore named Chief of the Year
BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Fire Chief Patrick Moore was named Fire Chief of the Year by the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association during the July 16 leadership conference in Glendale. Moore began his career in the fire service with the former Hualapai Valley Fire Department (Northern Arizona Fire District) in north Kingman in 1992. Moore has served as Chief in Bullhead City for a little more than six years.
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