Fountain Hills
LATEST NEWS
Former State Rep. Lorenzo Sierra Joins Matters of State Strategies As VP Of Public Affairs
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Former Arizona House of Representatives member Lorenzo Sierra has joined Matters of State Strategies as Vice President of Public Affairs where he will spearhead public affairs at the local, state, and federal levels. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717899836/en/ Hon. Lorenzo Sierra (Photo: Business Wire)
Real Time Analysis Center enhances protection of community, resources
It’s a nightmare scenario: A report of an active shooter at a building on a bustling university campus. But instead of panic, the reaction is a swift, mediated assessment of real-time footage within and around the subject building, which reveals no signs of distress or concerning activity. That information...
This popular Mesa diner closed abruptly after 7 years. Here's what we know
Handlebar Diner in Mesa closed on Friday, July 12. In a post on Facebook the current owners, who took over the diner in 2023 from original owner Adam Allison, stated that the closure "was quite the surprise to Chasie (Womack)," the owner-operator who arrived to find a public notice on the front door.
Texas Woman Charged in Prescott-Area Fraud Case Involving $40,000 Loss for Arizona Resident
A Texas woman has found herself in a legal bind after allegedly perpetrating a fraud scheme that cost an Arizona resident over $40,000. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when they were alerted to a suspicious email hack leading to a hefty wire transfer from a victim's bank account. The trail of digital breadcrumbs led to 64-year-old Maria Rivera of Carrollton, Texas.
University of Arizona quietly returns to 'U of A' branding; ASU student says 'that's hilarious'
PHOENIX - You might remember in 2019 that the University of Arizona was mocked for rebranding as "UArizona." Well, now the university says it's back to using "U of A" – but how they announced the change has surprised brand experts. Arizona State University students are reacting to the...
“This is my heart:” Marcos de Niza SRO earns top award
Summer break is nearing its end as teachers, students and faculty are set to return to campus. While some are enjoying their final days of leisure, Tempe PD’s Amy Pfeifer is itching to get back to work at Marcos de Niza High School. Detective Pfeifer is the Padre’s school...
Arizona State Basketball Finalizing 2024-25 Matchup with Florida
The Arizona State men’s basketball team settled an agreement to play the Florida Gators on Dec. 14 at State Farm Center in Atlanta, Georgia, per Jon Rothstein. This will be the third time ever that these two schools face off, with the Gators leading the all-time series 2-0. Florida defeated Arizona State in its last matchup in 2008 with a final score of 70-57 in the NIT quarterfinal round.
Arizona State football: What does a successful season look like for Sun Devils in 2024?
The Arizona State football team will enter the 2024 college football season with some very low expectations, according to a preseason poll for the Big 12 Conference. The Big 12 media poll picked the ASU football team to finish 16th in the conference in the upcoming season. 16 as in...
Arizona Dad 'Got Distracted' By Video Game While 2-Year-Old Child Died In Hot Car: Docs
"I told you to stop leaving them in the car, how many times have I told you?" the wife of the man now charged with murder texted him -- before he replied, "I killed our baby, this can't be real." A father in Arizona -- who has been charged with...
Are white cars really cooler in Arizona's heat?
PHOENIX — Are white cars really cooler in Arizona's heat? Or is that just an old wives tale?. To verify, we took two cars to the 12News parking lot; a white SUV and a dark gray SUV. When we started, both cars had been sitting in the shade and...
Jeff Flake to step down as Turkish ambassador on Sept. 1
Ambassador Jeff Flake, who previously served as a Republican senator from Arizona, will step down as the U.S. ambassador to Turkey on Sept. 1. “It has been an honor and a privilege to represent the United States of America in this pivotal country, and to strengthen our relationship with this indispensable ally,” Flake wrote to…
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.