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AZ senator says police efforts to issue her a criminal speeding citation constitute 'political persecution'
A Pima County lawmaker facing a summons for criminal speeding claims she’s the victim of “political persecution.”. In March, a Tucson police officer pulled over Republican Sen. Justine Wadsack (R-Marana) for driving 71 mph in a 35 mph zone. As first reported by the Tucson Sentinel, Wadsack —...
Boat launches on south Lake Powell struggle to reach water, despite highest lake level in 3 years
LAKE POWELL, Ariz. — It used to be one of Arizona’s best kept secrets. Now, the ‘No Wake’ signs at Lake Powell’s Antelope Point Marina are printed in four languages. People from all over the world come to the man-made reservoir and the surrounding Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for a simple reason: there are not many places on Earth like it. In 2023, the desert playground four-and-a-half hours north of Phoenix saw nearly 500,000 more visitors than the Grand Canyon.
Phoenix Suns to Pursue Former First-Round Point Guard
After their disappointing 2023-24 season, the Phoenix Suns are already beginning to look like a different team this offseason. Earlier in the year, the team fired head coach Frank Vogel in favor of five-time champion coach Mike Budenholzer. Additionally, the team brought in former NBA players Brent Barry and James Posey to join Budenholzer’s staff. As for the roster, the Suns brought in veterans like Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee. However, it seems the Suns could still add to the roster. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports, the Suns have interest in free agent guard Tyus Jones.
Chandler's Amkor Technology nabs $600M in federal funding for huge Peoria plant
Amkor Technology, which earlier this year announced a major expansion in Peoria, has qualified for up to $600 million in preliminary federal funding to complete the project and operate it. The U.S. Department of Commerce said the Chandler-based semiconductor-services company has received tentative approval for up to $400 million in grants under the...
Watters Plant of the Week: Verbena
Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, Arizona is happy to announce that Verbena is the Watters Plant of the Week! Check out this week’s selection and stay tuned for more information on growing this plant!. Gorgeous purple flowers cover this summer-long bloomer held over compact green foliage....
Latina officials, labor leaders rally around Harris in Phoenix
Arizona elected officials and labor leaders gathered in Phoenix on Thursday to call on working class voters to support Vice President Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Legendary labor activist Dolores Huerta appeared at a west Phoenix union hall alongside Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado and Harris...
Glendale among cities receiving housing vouchers for youths exiting foster care
The latest round of vouchers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help reduce homelessness among young people involved with child welfare services are out. Housing agencies in 19 states will receive over $3 million worth of assistance through the 2019 Foster Youth to Independence Initiative, and Glendale is one of them.
Body believed to be missing worker from warehouse collapse found, police said
PHOENIX — A body believed to be of a worker who was missing after a warehouse collapse has been found, Phoenix Fire Department officials said. Oswaldo Montoya, 22, had not been seen since storms caused the warehouse he was working in to collapse on Tuesday. Crews are still working...
Kenny Chesney setlist: Every song he sang on Sun Goes Down Tour in Phoenix
Kenny Chesney brought his Sun Goes Down Tour to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on Thursday, July 25, a night after the No Shoes Nation waited out a thunderstorm for nearly two hours before the concert was rescheduled due to “forecasts for lightning to continue throughout the rest of the evening." The new date was billed as an Evening with Kenny Chesney and the weather did not interfere. Megan Moroney, who squeezed in a well-received opening...
Arizona Projects 07-26-24
1. The IPAZ, or Inland Port Arizona, was named the 2023 Project of the Year by the Arizona chapter of the American Public Works Association in Pinal County. The work that was honored included paving former farm roads, widening existing roadways and improving traffic by installing signals at the intersection.
Arizona Humane Society offering free adoptions for dogs 50 pounds and over
PHOENIX – The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is providing free adoptions for any dogs 50 pounds and over in order to help larger dogs find new homes and combat overcapacity in shelters. According to an AHS press release, adoptions are remaining steady but bigger dogs tend to remain at...
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