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AZ Briefing: Arizona summers causing uptick in severe burns; Buckeye man gets 10 years for killing wife in her sleep; Cheapest July flights
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Seventy-year-old Phoenix resident Robert Woolley was getting ready for a swim last summer when he unexpectedly tripped and ended up with third-degree burns over 15% of his body. More about...
4th of July 2024 in Arizona: State officials weary of wildfire risk ahead of holiday
Major travel was expected during the week of the Fourth of July holiday. With Independence Day falling on a Thursday, some travelers will be lucky enough to take advantage of a four-day weekend and head out of town. Arizona drivers can stay updated on traffic conditions at az511.com. With gas prices expecting to climb late...
How much should you expect to pay to fill your tank ahead of Fourth of July? What to know
Gas prices in Arizona were above the national average by more than 5 cents on Tuesday as residents prepared for record travel, according to data from AAA. On Tuesday, the average price of regular gas was $3.56 per gallon, above the national average of $3.50, with Maricopa and Coconino counties ranking as the...
Get ready for excessive heat to dominate the Valley forecast
PHOENIX — Stop me if you've heard this before: it's getting hot in Phoenix. That's nothing new for Valley residents, but the upcoming heat headed to Arizona is something worth talking about. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for southwestern and south-central Arizona from July...
Arizona border mayor appeared with Kari Lake but endorsed Ruben Gallego. What to know about candidates
Nogales Mayor Jorge Maldonado formally endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Ruben Gallego on Tuesday, citing Gallego's commitment to making life better along the Mexican border. It was the kind of backing that can get lost in campaigns that tout endorsements or hold regular public events across the state. But Maldonado...
Scorching Arizona summers are causing more severe pavement burns, doctors say
Seventy-year-old Phoenix resident Robert Woolley was getting ready for a swim in his backyard pool last summer when he unexpectedly tripped and ended up with third-degree burns over 15% of his body. The accident happened mid-morning one year ago Wednesday — July 3, 2023 — a day when the temperature in Phoenix reached...
Abortion access seems set for ballot after gaining over 800K signatures from Arizona voters
A coalition of abortion rights groups on Wednesday turned in signatures from 823,685 voters, more than double what is needed to put the Arizona Abortion Access Act on the November ballot. Supporters said the total was the most ever gathered in state history. ...
Suns sign Bradley Beal’s former Wizards teammate
The Phoenix Wizards are officially in session. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that the Phoenix Suns plan to sign veteran guard Monte Morris in free agency. While the contract details were not announced, it is presumably a veteran’s minimum contract for Morris from the second-apron Suns. Morris, 29, is a very underrated... The post Suns sign Bradley Beal’s former Wizards teammate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
FEMA approves federal funds to fight the Boulder View Fire in north Scottsdale
The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA approved a request by the state of Arizona to use federal funds to fight the Boulder View Fire, burning in north Scottsdale. This means that local jurisdictions like the Tonto National Forest and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management could be eligible to get up to 75% of their firefighting expenses reimbursed by FEMA.
CUSD’s new budget carries pain all around
The reality of what it means to be a district with declining enrollment was presented to Chandler Unified School District’s Governing Board at its June 26 meeting. Board members were asked to authorize the publication of the new fiscal year’s budget, which they are scheduled to approve in July. The bad news for district officials is that they have $51.6 million less to work with than last year.
5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (July 1-7)
Blink-182 Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker had so much fun reuniting with Tom DeLonge last year that the San Diego pop-punk band is letting the shenanigans continue into 2024. Better catch them live now before they come to their senses. 7 p.m. Check website for prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com.
Metro Phoenix said goodbye to nearly a dozen restaurants in June — one after 44 years
June brought good news to one Phoenix restaurant when its chef won a James Beard Award, and over 40 restaurants joined the metro Phoenix dining scene. But June also brought some bad news as the Valley said goodbye to several long term restaurants and bars, many of which had been in business...
Mesa Celebrates Opening of New Police Property Building, Bolstering Evidence Management for the Future
Amid grand ceremonies and civic fanfare, the city of Mesa launched a new chapter in law enforcement infrastructure with the unveiling of its Police Property Building – a sprawling 33,000-square-foot facility tasked with the handling and storage of police evidence. Anchored at 154 N. Robson, the building stands as a neighbor to the Mesa Police Headquarters and is expected to form the backbone of the department’s evidence management system for the next 20 years.
94-unit Build-to-Rent Planned in Scottsdale
MODUS Companies (MODUS Development) has submitted a proposal for a 94-unit single-family Build-to-Rent development in south Scottsdale on Oak Street near 64th Street. Papago Village would provide 46 one-bedroom and 48 two-bedroom units on 10.01 gross acres. According to the project narrative, the development will have a Mid-Century Modern design...
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