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Free diapers, school supplies, haircuts and food boxes at July 27 event in Scottsdale
On Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) will provide free diapers, baby wipes, school supplies, wellness kits, food boxes, haircuts and other essentials at its Community Care Day event. The event will take place at the NOAH Cholla Health Center, located...
Former Mayor Jim Lane, Misguided Opponents to Popular Scottsdale Initiative Get Smacked Down in Court
Regular readers and most Scottsdalians are aware of Proposition 490, the Protect and Preserve Initiative that will expand maintenance and upgrades for our city’s many parks while simultaneously reducing our collective tax burden, a situation that’s as much of a win-win as you will ever find in government. But of course, you will never make 100% of people happy, even with something that’s as obvious of a Yes vote as this.
ASU has thousands of cameras on campus. Police say they keep students safe.
PHOENIX — The new academic school year is set to begin in two weeks for Arizona State University students. One resource ASU Police use to keep campus safe this year will be more than 3,000 cameras. On any ASU campus, cameras are everywhere. "Our goal is not to spy...
Caitlin Albritton wins 19th annual Halstead Grant for Emerging Jewelers
(PRESCOTT, Ariz.) – Caitlin Albritton has won the 2024 Halstead Grant for new jewelry businesses. Caitlin receives a $7,500 cash grant, $1,000 in jewelry supplies, a trip to Prescott, Arizona, a detailed feedback report from the judging committee, and a signature trophy. Grant founder and Halstead President, Hilary Halstead...
Fugitive fatally shoots self after standoff with US Marshals in Tempe
PHOENIX — A man wanted by Chandler Police fatally shot himself after a standoff with U.S. Marshals in Tempe last week, authorities said Monday. Matthew Walsh, 35, had active warrants for burglary, trafficking of stolen property, felony flight and an active probation violation warrant out of Maricopa County, the U.S. Marshals Service said in a press release.
Tempe's Picklemall Shutters Doors After Abrupt Lease Termination by Arizona Mills Mall Owner
The whack of pickleball paddles against plastic balls will soon cease echoing through The Picklemall in Tempe as the indoor facility shuts down less than a year after its grand opening. The 104,000-square-foot venue, which was situated in the erstwhile home of a large home goods store at Arizona Mills Mall, has been compelled to quickly clear the premises after an unexpected lease termination by the mall’s owner, Simon Property Group. This surprising turn of events was first broken by Axios.
Chandler moves towards construction of new pickleball courts
CHANDLER, Ariz. – Chandler City Council recently approved a construction services agreement to Hunter Contracting Co. for the initial procurement of specific construction materials for the new pickleball and tennis courts at Tumbleweed Park. Pickleball has a loyal following in Chandler and in October 2023, City Council approved the...
Kingman Receives Rural Business Development Grant Award
On July 9, 2024, the City of Kingman was awarded a USDA Rural Business Development Grant to conduct an Event Center Feasibility Study and update the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The total award is $110,000, with $88,000 provided by the grant and a 20% matching contribution of $22,000 from the...
Basha High School set to welcome Millard South of Omaha, NE to open the season
Written by Sports360AZ intern Eric Matsumoto. Basha High School will begin its 2024 football season on August 30 at home against Millard South, marking the first time a Nebraska high school team has played a regular season game in Arizona. Millard South head coach Ty Wisdom knows the area well,...
Upcoming city meetings in Surprise
Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise. To watch city metings live remotely, visit surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv or the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise. Cox channel 11 and Century Link channel 8513 will also carry the meetings live. Agendas available at least 48 hours in advance at agendas.surpriseaz.gov. DEVELOPMENT...
5 area residents are tied to $140M in health care fraud
Four Gilbert residents and a Tempe man face different legal actions from state and federal authorities for their roles in various schemes that allegedly swindled over $140 million from Medicaid and Medicare. State and federal court records show that two of those residents allegedly colluded with others accused of fraud...
Woman wanted in deadly hit-and-run arrested in Prescott Valley
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A woman wanted for a deadly hit-and-run was recently arrested in Prescott Valley, according to authorities. Prescott Valley police said officers, with the assistance of traffic cameras, arrested Tereasa Miller, who was wanted in Pinal County in connection to the deadly crash. The cameras are part...
Lake Pleasant boaters retrieve their boats after monsoon chaos over the weekend
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - Waters were a lot calmer on Monday at Lake Pleasant after chaos broke out when a monsoon rolled through. Several people were rescued at the lake on Sunday, July 21, after harsh waters from a thunderstorm sunk some boats and sloshed around others. "I think everybody...
Prescott Valley Councilmember Hepperle Resigns
Councilmember April Hepperle has resigned from the Prescott Valley Town Council effective Sunday, July 21, 2024. Hepperle has served on the Town Council since 2020. She has accepted a planning position with the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO). Vinny Gallegos, CYMPO Executive Director said, “We are excited to welcome...
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