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Struggling with insomnia? Arizona summer heat may be to blame, sleep expert says
PHOENIX — Struggling with insomnia in the summer? Blame the Arizona summer heat, according to a sleep psychologist with Banner Health. A warm bedroom can make it harder to get rest, according to Denise Rodriguez Esquivel, a clinical psychologist at Banner University Medical Center South in Tucson. “Our body...
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...
Jefferson Starship singer recalls the Grand Canyon State
Jefferson Starship singer Cathy Richardson has an affinity for Arizona. Richardson spent time in Phoenix and Tucson performing the lead role in “Love, Janis.”. “I love it,” she said about the state. “I love the desert. It’s so beautiful. I have a lot of friends there. I always have a good time.”
Arizona senator avoids speeding citation due to loophole
TUCSON, AZ (AZFamily) — State Sen. Justine Wadsack is involved in a controversy with police in Tucson, where she lives. An officer pulled her over on March 15, 2024, after clocking her for allegedly driving double the legal speed limit. The Tucson Sentinel first reported the incident and shared...
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. ...
Arizona father, daughter celebrated reaching summit of Yosemite's Half Dome minutes before the daughter fell to her death
PHOENIX — An Arizona State University student and Valley Lutheran High School graduate died after slipping and falling while hiking up Yosemite's Half Dome with her father earlier this month, according to family members. Grace Rohloff, 20, was an experienced hiker and was ecstatic to secure a permit to...
Fentanyl overdoses decreasing in all categories except teens, research shows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Two fentanyl cases in the spotlight Tuesday in our state. In one case, an Arizona man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for selling fentanyl and fleeing from law enforcement. In another case, a Buckeye man pleaded guilty for his involvement in a scheme that shipped...
Arizona wildfire activity outpacing 2023, figures show
PHOENIX - We’re only halfway through summer, and wildfires continue to ignite throughout the state. Worse yet, forecasts call for things to get worse. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management says so far, 173,000 acres have burned statewide. That translates to about 270 square miles, or half the size of Phoenix.
State responds to sober living home scandal, providers not being paid
PHOENIX (AZFamily)—A top official with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, also known as AHCCCS, said they continue to implement changes to the American Indian Health Program to ensure fraud like the sober living scandal doesn’t happen again. The scandal at AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid system, cost...
Is there a way to stop all the political text messages?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The 2024 election cycle is expected to produce the largest wave of political texts in history, and many Arizona voters aren’t happy about it. Every morning, Heath Hornback looks at his phone and sees another political text message from a candidate who wants his vote or a contribution.
Most Influential Women: Christine Ehrich, Axis for Autism
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Christine Ehrich, CEO for Axis for Autism. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
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