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‘She’s Bats—t Crazy’: Angel Reese Fans Outraged After Security Had to Snatch Up Strange Woman Allowed to Rush Reese Months After Death Threat Complaints
Angel Reese made her WNBA All-Star game debut on July 20. However, her moment was overshadowed by a bizarre encounter with an overzealous fan who was […] ‘She’s Bats—t Crazy’: Angel Reese Fans Outraged After Security Had to Snatch Up Strange Woman Allowed to Rush Reese Months After Death Threat Complaints
10 tons of snow, ice bring heat relief to Phoenix Zoo
Here’s a phrase you don’t expect to hear this time of year: snow day. But that’s what the Phoenix Zoo recently celebrated. It’s not a typical sound or sight at the Phoenix Zoo. Four people feed 40 pound bags of ice into a machine that blows out 10 tons of snow.
Arizona man arrested near Casper sentenced to 10-plus-years for cocaine, gun crimes
CASPER, Wyo. — A Phoenix, Arizona, resident pulled over during a traffic stop west of Casper in late February was sentenced to more than 10 years’ imprisonment for drug and gun crimes during a federal court hearing in Cheyenne on Monday. Giovanny Bustamante Ibarra received a five-month sentence...
Ahwatukee home sale prices soared in June
Prices are still rising, supply is growing and homes are selling at a quicker rate across the Valley generally, but two of Ahwatukee’s three ZIP codes don’t reflect all three trends, according to data released last week by Phoenix Realtors. While the inventory of re-sale homes and both...
SRP and Aypa Power Announce New Battery Storage System to Help Meet Growing Energy Demand
PHOENIX, Arizona , July 19 -- The Salt River Project. , a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:. have entered into an agreement to provide 250 megawatts (MW) / 1,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of new energy storage to the. Arizona. grid. The Signal Butte energy storage project...
Circle the City expands downtown Phoenix family medical center
Circle the City's Family Health Center in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Local nonprofit Circle the City sees thousands of patients every year who are facing homelessness, whose numbers in Maricopa County have risen more than 70% since 2017. Dr. Rebecca Moran sees patients at their downtown Family...
Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prison
There were times Brittney Griner thought she would never wear a USA Basketball jersey again. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was sitting in a Russian prison in 2022 sentenced to nine years in jail
Things To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 22-28)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for July 22-28. Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
BlackWolf Rideshare Expansion into Phoenix Halted Due to Regulatory Compliance Issues
A new player in the rideshare game, BlackWolf, known for its unique feature of offering rides with armed drivers, recently announced its expansion into Phoenix. Founded in Atlanta, BlackWolf has stirred the pot with its concept of increased security during rides by hiring drivers who boast backgrounds in military, law enforcement, or private security. The service touts a rigorous vetting process for these drivers, with a stipulation of at least four years' experience in their previous professions, as noted on the company's website.
Jury phone scams on the rise in Phoenix, court officials say
PHOENIX — Jury service phone scams are on the rise, officials from the Maricopa County Superior Court said. The Superior Court Jury Office has reportedly received an increase in calls from county residents over the last couple of months who said they received fraud calls demanding payment for missing jury service.
Romero, Circle fires threatening land near Kearny in rural Arizona
PHOENIX — Crews continue working to contain two large wildfires threatening farm land in rural Arizona near Kearny, officials said. The Pinal County incidents are known as the Romero Fire and the Circle Fire. The size and containment figures reported Monday for both fires were unchanged from the previous day.
Arizona Diamondbacks trade rumors, speculation, updates before 2024 MLB trade deadline
The Arizona Diamondbacks are right in the thick of the 2024 MLB Playoffs race. Could they make some moves at the 2024 MLB trade deadline to try to make another run at a World Series title after winning the National League last season? ...
Phoenix Mercury Star Drops Honest Review Of Caitlin Clark At WNBA All-Star Game
Phoenix Mercury star Natasha Cloud was in attendance at the WNBA All-Star game on July 20. Following Team WNBA's 117-109 victory over Team USA, Cloud shared her thoughts on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. "I just think we saw a young WNBA team that was ready to be able to prove themselves... ...
Indigenous leaders convene in Scottsdale for "power building" summit
Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elected officials, organizers, artists and academics are convening in Scottsdale on Tuesday to harness their collective political power heading into election season.Why it matters: Indigenous voters represent a large and important voting bloc in Arizona and many other swing states but are too often political candidates, co-founder and executive director of Advance Native Political Leadership Anathea Chino tells Axios.The big picture: "The founding of the United States is a complicated history for Indigenous people. The building of U.S. democracy was largely … not intended for us to thrive in or survive in," she...
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo explains bullpen choices in frustrating loss to Cubs
The Diamondbacks bullpen failed to finish the job in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Inheriting a one-run lead with just six outs to get, a ninth-inning blown save set the stage for the Cubs to come from behind and win on a walk-off walk. Thank you for reading...
Little known shooting guard has earned Suns' final two-way spot
The Phoenix Suns had stronger involvement than usual in the NBA's Summer League slate that just finished up, thanks to the participation of two rookies in Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. There was lots to like from both players, and they have a chance to crack the rotation proper once the regular season gets underway.
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