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9-year-old boy helps get crosswalk, lights at dangerous Goodyear street
GOODYEAR, AZ (AZFamily) —A 9-year-old is making a name for himself in the city of Goodyear. William Miller encourages other kids to speak up about problems they’re facing and to make changes. He said he and his grandma take a lot of walks near their home in Goodyear.
400+ heat-related emergency calls so far this summer just in Phoenix alone
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Many are braving the heat this Fourth of July holiday by spending it outside, but health officials and emergency responders want you to know that there are step you should take to keep you and your loved ones safe. From May 1 through Jun. 26, the...
Litchfield Park Removes City Hall as Election Drop-Box Site Ahead of Primary, Urges Voters to Stay Updated Online
In a sudden shift that may affect local voters, Litchfield Park has announced that City Hall will no longer serve as a drop-box location for the upcoming July 30, Primary Election, according to the City of Litchfield Park. This announcement, coming just shy of a month before the election, is expected to quickly reroute those who planned to utilize the site for their ballots.
Outdoor smoking banned at Maricopa County regional parks to mitigate fire risk
PHOENIX – If you’re planning to visit a Maricopa County regional park during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, leave your cigarettes in your vehicle or at home. Outdoor smoking in the parks was banned Monday, as officials expanded existing fire restrictions. Lighting up is permitted only within enclosed vehicles and campers.
Council increases downtown campus reinvestment budget
The Glendale City Council recently adopted the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 3 of roughly $67.3 million for the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project — which increased the budget by $5.1 million — after receiving updates about the project and its costs from City Manager Kevin Phelps. “One of my...
Arizona workers one step closer to extreme heat protections with proposed Biden rules
Heat waves in Arizona have become increasingly frequent, extreme and lethal in recent years due to the warming influences of human-caused climate change and the urban heat island effect of development. Yet even as regional research, awareness and mitigation initiatives ramp up, efforts to enact statewide heat protections for workers...
Fourth of July barbecue burns down Peoria house
PEORIA, Ariz. — A person was hospitalized after a fire broke out at a home in Peoria, fire officials said. On Thursday morning, crews responded to reports of a fire near 91st Avenue and Deer Valley Road. Once crews arrived on the scene, they found a home on fire.
Glendale launches rideshare program for disabled passengers
Glendale has launched a one-year program aimed at giving disabled people more transportation options. City officials say it’s less costly and more flexible than another paratransit service also run by Valley Metro. The Ridechoice program is designed for Glendale residents wanting to travel beyond city limits to see a...
Heat, crackdown on illegal fireworks help reduce smoke after Fourth of July
Valley residents are experiencing less smoky air than usual following this year’s Independence Day celebrations. According to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the amount of particulates in the air is at its fourth lowest for this holiday since 2010. Some cities sent out notices before the holiday, cracking...
Glendale sells land to VAI Resort for parking garage, ending dispute with Cardinals
A parking garage that VAI Resort wants to build on newly purchased land from Glendale could effectively end the city's dispute with the Arizona Cardinals and will give a needed boost to the mammoth-sized project, slated to become the state's largest resort. After a judge’s recent decision halted the city from building its...
July 4th fireworks returning to Surprise
Light up your night and join the city of Surprise for an Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4, featuring food trucks, kids activities and a fireworks display that begins at 8:45 p.m. There are multiple ways to celebrate before the big show, including music, a baseball game and a...
A ‘Knights’ Tale: The 308th honors heritage
“Service is everything,” retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Kling said. “My son-in-law, his father and I served together here at Luke.”. In 1952, Kling joined the Air Force at 18 to become an aerial photographer. Fast forward to 2024, and he celebrated his 90th birthday with a tour of his old fighter squadron, the 308th Emerald Knights.
Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month with Glendale
With scorching temperatures around the Valley and children out of school for the summer, it’s the perfect time to enjoy diverse, free, and fun activities the city of Glendale is offering in celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month. The city of Glendale’s Parks and Recreation Department is making...
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