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Scottsdale has been ranked the top city in the U.S. for dogs
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Man dies after falling off his paddleboard at Canyon Lake
ROOSEVELT, Ariz. — A man is dead after falling off his paddleboard and drowning at Canyon Lake. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the main bay of Canyon Lake for a possible drowning. Witnesses told police that a man fell off his paddleboard during the storm. The man...
How a 'Sweet Play' will earn one Arizona high school football player a scholarship
PHOENIX — It's time to kick off the 35th season of Arizona's No. 1 and longest-running high school football show, Friday Night Fever!. And with the beginning of a new season comes a new segment on the show and not only are you, the fans, a part of it, the segment will give one high school football player a big award at the end of the season!
Scottsdale Arts' 2024-25 season takes off with September and October events
With multiple new art exhibitions, a full lineup of concerts and creative workshops are offered for by Scottsdale Arts calendar of events through September and October. Rosanne Cash, Ben Folds,
Call for Art | 7th Annual Shades of Red | Virtual Juried Exhibition
Open call to artists worldwide,18 years and older, for entry into Camelback Gallery’s 7th annual Shades of Red Competition. The jurors will be looking for unique, beautiful RED in many different shades, styles, subject matter and mediums. Get creative artists! RED can be the focal point, encompass the entire art piece or just a hint of RED brings the entire piece together for a Wow effect. Send us something amazing!
Sun City, Sun City West MCSO crime stats
Editor's Note: The following information is obtained from Maricopa County Sheriff's Office District 3. This column lists arrests, not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Arrested persons listed here who are later found not guilty are welcome to inform the Independent by calling 623-972-6101.
Thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 5:42 p.m. Aug. 23. The warning expires at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 23. A severe thunderstorm was located near Tonto National Monument, or 7 miles south of Roosevelt, moving northeast at 30 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail expected. ...
Man hit, killed by train in Sun City
SUN CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said a man was hit and killed by a freight train in the West Valley on Friday afternoon. At this time, details are limited, but the crash was reported around 6 p.m. at 107th and Grand avenues in Sun City.
Arizona National Guard rescues over 100 people after Havasupai reservation flooding
An estimated 104 tribal members and tourists near Havasupai Falls were evacuated after floodwaters on Thursday left them stranded, according to the Arizona National Guard. On Friday evening, Gov. Katie Hobbs deployed the Guard in response to flooding at the Havasupai reservation near the Grand Canyon, where the waters of Havasu Creek swept away a woman from Gilbert. ...
Arizona receiver Zay Jones suspended 5 games for violating NFL’s personal conduct policy
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones has been suspended without pay for the first five games of the season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced on Friday. The league did not disclose a reason for the suspension. In 2023, Jones was...
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