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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.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham leaves fans in awe at All-Star Game with court side antics despite not even playing
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham had fans in raptures at the All-Star game, and she wasn't even playing in the game. The Phoenix Mercury guard was on the sidelines for the big game between the WNBA All-Stars and US Olympic team in Phoenix, Arizona. And when the cameras panned to her...
Brittney Griner Giant Drops Truth Bomb While Discussing Her Feelings About Getting To Wear Team USA Jersey Again
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is representing Team USA again and has changed her tune on American policy following her imprisonment in Russia. Griner used to be critical of the U.S. and its politics, but she feels differently about a lot of things after her overseas ordeal and is now happy to wear the Team USA jersey again after getting to return home.
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...
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.
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.
Randy Johnson ranked 3rd greatest MLB player of the modern era
In the pantheon of Major League Baseball legends, few names resonate as powerfully as Randy Johnson. Known for his towering presence and overpowering fastball, Johnson was recently ranked No. 3 in Bleacher Report’s top 50 players in modern-day baseball. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
Lawsuit challenging transgender guidelines at Mesa Public Schools dropped by judge
MESA, Ariz. — A Maricopa County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Mesa Public Schools that challenged policies regarding how the large East Valley district treats transgender students. Board member Rachel Walden filed the lawsuit last November, which asked the court to throw out guidelines supporting transgender and...
etta restaurant in Scottsdale to close temporarily after sale
PHOENIX —etta, the Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant in Scottsdale Quarter, is temporarily closing for renovations beginning Monday. The eatery will reopen under new ownership in September, but still keep the same name. The restaurant near Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop will be open for lunch and dinner each day and...
Scottsdale PD details arrest of former Suns PG Cameron Payne
Former Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne was arrested in Scottsdale last month, and the Scottsdale Police Department has released details of the incident. Payne was placed into custody on June 14 for false reporting to law enforcement and refusing to provide a truthful name when detained, repeatedly telling officers his name was “Terry Johnson.”
Judge rejects Goldwater Institute’s lawsuit to remove Scottsdale ballot initiative
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Scottsdale sales tax initiative critics say has “misleading” wording is staying on the ballot, a judge ruled Friday. Maricopa County Superior Court judge Michael D. Gordon said in his ruling that the court didn’t find anything legally wrong with the description of Proposition 490 and dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice.
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