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A police drone might respond to your next 911 call
A new generation of crime-fighting drones is about to take flight, starting in Arizona. Why it matters: Drones are the ultimate first responder. They can be dispatched quickly in an emergency, flying above traffic to assess the situation even before police or firefighters arrive on the scene. But they come...
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Taking Proactive Measures After Water Tests Detect Legionella
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is taking immediate and comprehensive actions to address the detection of Legionella bacteria and elevated copper levels found in several water sites. The proactive measures reflect the commitment to maintaining a safe environment for everyone at the airport. Legionella is a waterborne bacterium found...
Phoenix drunken driving deaths soared last year
Fatalities in drunken-driving accidents within Phoenix city limits doubled in 2023 over the prior year and accounted for over a third of all crash deaths recorded in Phoenix. Data from the state Department of Transportation’s 2023 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report show that 109 of all 307 crash fatalities in Phoenix far exceeded the 51 DUI deaths in 2022.
Light and Shadow dominates VVAA Competition
The July Virgin Valley Artist competition theme was Light and Shadow, sponsored by Mesquite Gaming. The Nevada Traveling Art Exhibition was held at the same time in gallery 2. The awards ceremony was held Thursday afternoon in the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery. The Traveling Art Exhibition shown in gallery 2...
Mesquite city manager hits ground running
Mesquite’s new city manager, Edward Owen Dickie, was sworn in on June 11. He told the Progress at the time his first order of business would be to fully acclimate himself into the community and then to pick the brains of the council members and the mayor to get an idea of their vision.
Journey USA plays Casablanca Resort
Journey USA played two nights at the CasaBlanca Resort this past weekend. With temperatures hovering around 100 degrees, the pool was full of dancing partygoers for the two set shows. The band did not disappoint as they banged out the hits of the classic rock band, Journey. From the opening...
MISSIONARIES (July 24, 2024)
Elder Cash Keller has accepted a call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to serve in the Washington Kennewick Mission. He will be speaking this Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 11:00am in the Hinckley Chapel, 1505 Hinckley AVe. in Logandale. He will begin his Home MTC on...
Arizona Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for July 23, 2024
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play. ...
Schools should consult lawyer about whether to follow new Title IX rules, Horne says
The Arizona Department of Education urged schools to consult their lawyers before following federal regulations that seek to expand sex-based discrimination protections to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Those federal protections will require schools to let students access bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity regardless of biological sex. Courts...
Phoenix woman loses $110K to job scam in one week
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Letterboxd is a reputable and legitimate company based out of New Zealand. Members of Letterboxd can, among other things, rate and review films. So, when Rachel got a text message from someone claiming to be a recruiter from Letterboxd, it got her attention. “The text messages said, basically, are you looking for a job? We can give you this, this and this per month,” Rachel told On Your Side.
Arson suspect arrested for Arizona wildfire that destroyed 21 homes
SAN CARLOS, Ariz. — A 22-year-old San Carlos Apache Tribe member has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Watch Fire, which destroyed several homes and burned hundreds of acres in eastern Arizona. Keanu Dude was arrested on July 23 for allegedly being involved in starting the wildfire. “It...
How much did Arizonans wager in sports in May?
PHOENIX — Sports bettors in Arizona were busy in May of 2024, a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming reveals. Bettors in Arizona wagered about $568.5 million in sports in May, which is a 25.9% increase from May of last year. Sports betting became legal in Arizona...
Arizona state senator accused of speeding loses endorsement of key police group
A major police organization withdrew its endorsement of Sen. Justine Wadsack Tuesday after she called a traffic ticket for excessive speeding "political persecution." Wadsack, R-Marana, was recorded on police radar driving 71 mph in a 35 mph zone on March 15. Because legislative immunity protected her from an immediate ticket, Tucson police waited...
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