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Jonathan Tamayo wins the World Series of Poker, earns $10 million and gold bracelet
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Tamayo won the World Series of Poker main event Wednesday night, rallying from seventh in the final table. The 38-year-old Tamayo, from Humble, Texas, earned $10 million and a gold championship bracelet. Jordan Griff of Scottsdale, Arizona, finished second to earn $6 million. Third-place finisher Niklas Astedt of Sweden made $4 million. A record 10,112 players entered the event.
Shops at Gainey Ranch renovates/hosts two new restaurants
The Shops at Gainey Ranch, at 7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., has completed renovations on the 30,591 square foot shopping center featuring a new light-colored exterior, black awnings and ironwork and ...
Senior Resource Group Begins Expansion of Maravilla Scottsdale in Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Senior Resource Group has started the planned expansion of Maravilla Scottsdale, a seniors housing community in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. Neighboring the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel and The Champions Course at TPC Scottsdale golf course, Maravilla Scottsdale has served older adults since its opening in 2012. The current community comprises 217 units, including 157 independent living, 36 assisted-living and 24 memory care residences.
Arizona Humane Society offering free adoptions in Scottsdale for pets older than 6 months
PHOENIX – Arizona Humane Society is offering free pet adoptions for animals older than six months at its Scottsdale PetSmart location. The promotion spans from Wednesday until July 21 at the AHS branch at Miller and Camelback Roads. All adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and...
Community feedback inspires continuous lake clean-ups by Havasu’s Band of Brothers
LAKE HAVASU CITY — A community lake clean-up is scheduled for Saturday following a robust response from residents. Echo Group Band of Brothers Arizona hosted its first clean-up event on June 1 featuring group members. President Stacy Lee says June’s event accumulated generous feedback within Lake Havasu City. The organization regularly aids veterans by offering recreational programs, such as softball.
'You go quietly, so your family doesn't get tortured:' Former Bashas' baker recalls growing up during the Vietnam War
LAKE HAVASU CITY — Beti Huynh said 1963 was a miserable year. She was shot in the leg. Her sister suffered a brutal attack, and her family’s house burned to the ground. That year, the fighting between the Viet Cong and the South Vietnamese Army disrupted her village and her family who were caught in the middle. Only 13 at the time, Beti Huynh walked the mile to her seventh-grade class barefoot.
Tempe investigation ends in deadly shooting, home destroyed by flames
TEMPE, Ariz. - While attempting to take a fugitive into custody on Thursday afternoon, a deadly shooting broke out and a Tempe home erupted in flames. The July 18 incident began in a neighborhood near Southern Avenue and McClintock Drive. In SkyFOX video, smoke was seen coming out from the...
Family seeks answers in Havasu woman’s disappearance
LAKE HAVASU CITY — The family of a 33-year-old Lake Havasu City woman is searching for answers following her disappearance. Resident Marissa Hoffmann was last seen in Havasu on Wednesday, July 10. Search requests posted on social media sites began around Saturday, July 13.
Arizona State, UMass to Battle in 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
The Arizona State men’s basketball team is set to take on the UMass Minutemen in the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Dec. 21. This matchup marks the first time ever these two schools will face off against each other, while Rhode Island will take on Temple as part of the double-header.
Dysart school board rejects Title IX protections for trans students
This story was first published by LOOKOUT, an investigative nonprofit news organization covering Arizona’s LGBTQ+ communities. Following a sparsely attended public meeting, the Dysart Unified School District’s five-member Governing School Board passed a resolution undermining new federal protections against gender identity discrimination, putting millions of dollars in school funding on the line, and sending a chilling message to trans students.
4 new tenants coming to Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace announced today that it is adding four new tenants to the popular shopping and entertainment district. The diverse selection of brands will include the highly anticipated Sam’s Club, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Happy Beauty, and Enclave Salon Suites, occupying approximately 150,000-square-feet throughout the marketplace. These tenants will be open to the public this fall, with Sam’s Club slated to be completed in the summer of 2025. Additionally, J. Crew Factory, Pandora, and Rowan joined The District this summer, furthering Vestar’s mission to deliver high-quality, sophisticated clothing and accessories to shoppers seeking chic and stylish looks year-round. The addition of these tenants brings the center to nearly 100% leased.
'Shut the frick up!': Altercation between LD14 GOP Chairman and candiate's husband now being investigated by Gilbert police
GILBERT, Ariz. — A candidate running for Legislative District 14 says her husband was defending their family in an altercation with the district's GOP chair Monday night. Video shows the confrontation outside of Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert primarily between Nathan Hunsaker, Lalani Hunsaker's husband, and Andrew Adams, the chairman of LD14's GOP.
Reycita Toddy Appointed New Human Resources Director by Navajo Nation President to Address Employment Challenges
Bringing a wealth of experience from a career spanning three decades in the Navajo human resources sector, Reycita Toddy was officially appointed as the new director of the Division of Human Resources by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. Having held nearly every conceivable position within the department, Toddy is well-prepared to tackle the significant challenges ahead. President Nygren has expressed a concerted effort to revitalize the employment landscape within the Navajo Nation, acknowledging the pressing urgency imposed by a high unemployment rate and a staggering 1,000 job vacancies, as reported by the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Hands $1.5M Jackpot to Riverside Player
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, a tribal gambling property in San Manuel, announced that it has handed a $1.5 million jackpot to a lucky visitor. The historic jackpot was hit on July 4, presenting the player with an amazing Independence Day gift. The guest, according to the casino, won $1,517,211...
Eastern Arizona man finds hundreds of tracks that predate dinosaurs on his property
SNOWFLAKE, AZ (AZFamily) — 240 million years ago, groups of giant lizards that predated the dinosaurs walked across Arizona. Today, their journey and their footsteps are fossilized outside of Snowflake in Eastern Arizona. James Lang bought his property without even visiting it in person after retiring from a law...
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