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Lake Havasu City Unveils Upgraded Island Ball Field Amid Youth Sports Fanfare
It's game-on for Lake Havasu City's Island Ball Field following a collaborative effort between the local government and youth sports organizations to revamp the recreational area. The upgrades come just in time for the Opening Day, bringing a fresh look and better functionality to the beloved community space. The Lake...
Maricopa to Unveil Mike Ingram Heritage Park With Historic Walkway, Join the September 19th Festivities
The City of Maricopa is rolling out the red carpet for the grand reveal of the new historic walkway at Heritage Park, and they want every Tom, Dick, and Harry to join the merriment. Officially tagged the Mike Ingram Heritage Park after an altruistic handout from the founder of El Dorado Holdings, this park is all set to become the city’s historical hotspot. In a statement obtained by the city's official website, Ingram reminisced, "Maricopa was already a great farm community before I got there." He credits the growth to a collective effort, nodding to local leaders including John & Mary Lou Smith and the Ak-Chin leadership.
Maricopa Citizens Invited to Uncover City Operations at Leadership Academy This Fall
If you've ever wanted a peek behind the curtain of city operations in Maricopa, the time is now to step forward and claim your seat. Starting August 30, registration kicks off for the Maricopa Citizen Leadership Academy's 2024 Fall Session. The strictly educational, no-frills program is designed to give a thorough view of the nuts and bolts of local governance and is known for its straight-talk approach to civic engagement.
New programs come to West-MEC
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a career and technical education (CTE) public school district in the West Valley, has kicked off its 2024-2025 school year. Most programs began on Aug. 1, after a two-month long summer break, with the remainder of courses starting later this month. All programs available are...
Chino Valley Territorial Days 2024, August 30 – September 2
The Town of Chino Valley invites everyone to join us Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, 2024, for our signature event – Chino Valley Territorial Days. This year’s theme, “Chino Valley Full Circle – Celebrating Where Arizona Began,” will be an epic celebration of the recent purchase of land in the Del Rio Springs area on the north end of town by the Arizona State Parks and Trails for a new state park. This purchase honors and preserves the history and the location of where our territorial government first transacted business.
Horne announces renewed effort to have statewide school cell phone ban
PHOENIX – Citing the need for teachers to be able to fully manage their classroom with minimal distractions, emphasize academic performance, and create a safer campus environment, state schools’ chief Tom Horne says he will push legislation for a statewide school cell phone ban. Horne stated, “Imagine being...
Town hall, Q&A with Kari Lake in September in Gold Canyon
Republican Kari Lake is to attend a town hall and question-and-answer event Saturday, Sept. 21, in Gold Canyon. Lake is running for the U.S. Senate seat. currently held by Kyrsten Sinema, ...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Arizona and Justice Department affect election litigation
Washington Examiner Justice Department reporter Ashley Oliver joins magazine executive editor Jim Antle to discuss what is at stake with the clash between Arizona and the Justice Department, the latest update on the Hunter Biden legal battles, and whether his legal situation will be resolved before the election.
Sister says hiker still missing in Grand Canyon flash flood amid intrepid search
Search and rescue crews at Grand Canyon National Park were searching for an Arizona woman nearly two days after she was swept into a creek during a flash flood, the woman's sister said on social media Saturday.Chenoa Nickerson of Gilbert was hiking in Havasu Creek, about a half-mile (800 meters) from where it meets up with the Colorado River, when the flash flood struck Thursday in the early afternoon.The National Park Service said the 33-year-old stayed overnight at a campground near the village of Supai on the Havasupai reservation, deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon.The flood trapped several...
NFL suspends Cardinals' Zay Jones for violating conduct policy
Zay Jones was suspended without pay for the first five games of the season as a result of his arrest Nov. 13, when he was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after an argument with the mother of his child. That charge was later dropped.
Sprouts to open 2 new stores in Phoenix area
Phoenix-based supermarket chain Sprouts Farmers Market is opening two new Valley stores this year, as it expands its footprint nationwide. The two new Valley stores will be in Gilbert and Avondale, with both planned to open in October. The Gilbert location, at Higley and Baseline roads, will open Oct. 4. The Avondale location, at 99th Avenue and McDowell Road, will open Oct. 25. ...
Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using "My Hero" at Arizona rally
Former President Donald Trump has drawn the ire of another musical group for unauthorized use of their music. This time, it's the Foo Fighters.Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday. Kennedy had announced earlier in the day that he had dropped his campaign for the presidency and endorsed Trump.The Republican Party's nominee said Kennedy would "have a huge influence on this campaign."However, they cannot count on the support of the Foo Fighters.When commenting on the Trump campaign's use of "My...
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