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Today is the first day of school in Maricopa
It is the first day of school and parents ushered their kindergarteners onto the Santa Cruz Elementary School campus this morning for the first time with muggy temperatures already near […] This post Today is the first day of school in Maricopa appeared first on InMaricopa.
MCSO: Man dies after rollover crash on highway near Maricopa
MARICOPA, Ariz. — A man has died after a rollover crash on State Route 238 west of Maricopa, officials with the county sheriff's office confirmed. No one else was in the vehicle at the time. The crash reportedly happened between MC 85 and 99th Avenue shortly after 2:30 a.m.
Maricopa County Makes Significant Investments in East Valley Community Services
Phoenix, Ariz. (July 24, 2024) – During their formal meeting earlier today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved over $130,000 in funding for an East Valley dark-sky discovery center, trail improvements, early education training, and heat relief efforts. “Over the past several years, the East Valley has undergone...
How thunderstorms produce dust storms in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily)—Severe thunderstorms and rain are a welcome sight during Arizona’s scorching heat, but before the cool relief comes the risk of blinding dust storms. During summer monsoons in Arizona, thunderstorms often form in areas near foothills, mountains, and sometimes parts of the Phoenix area. As the updrafts in the thunderstorm rise, the air condenses and cools. Since cool air is more dense than warm air, the cooler air can rapidly fall towards the ground.
Worship Training For Smaller Churches Aims To ‘Amplify Excellence And Collaboration’
TUCSON, Ariz. — As a first-time lead pastor who formerly served as a worship pastor, Aaron Petre is bringing both experiences together to the benefit of small churches in his city and state. Petre’s background spans that from large congregations to his current role leading Enchanted Hills Baptist in...
Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for July 24, 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 home inspector posted videos online. One builder filed a complaint
A well-known metro Phoenix home inspector with hundreds of thousands of social media followers and posts of construction problems, including shoddy roofs, has drawn a complaint with regulators from a homebuilder. Taylor Morrison filed a complaint against Cy Porter of CyFy Home Inspections, alleging he misrepresents problems, creates fear-mongering with buyers, conceals facts and cyberbullies people. ...
First Alert: Microburst hits west Phoenix, causing damage to buildings
PHOENIX (AZFamily)—Monsoon storms were active Wednesday across parts of Arizona, including the Phoenix area, knocking out power to thousands of people and a microburst caused serious damage. The National Weather Service said a microburst hit west Phoenix with winds of up to 77 mph. In the same area, a...
Arizona Humane Society waives adoption fees for large-breed dogs
PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society has announced that adoption fees are waived for all large-breed dogs 50 pounds and over. This is an excellent opportunity to bring home a loving, loyal companion and help alleviate overcrowding at Arizona Humane Society shelters in the Valley, AHS said in a news release.
Member of an Arizona tribe is accused of starting ‘Watch’ fire that destroyed 21 homes on reservation
SAN CARLOS APACHE INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. (AP) — A member of the San Carlos Apache tribe is accused of starting a recent wildfire that destroyed 21 homes and burned 3.3 square miles on the southeastern Arizona reservation, authorities said Wednesday. Keanu Dude, 22, was arrested Tuesday by tribal police...
Governor Katie Hobbs Tours Yuma Proving Ground, a First for a Sitting Governor in Two Decades
YUMA — For the first time in about two decades, a sitting Arizona Governor has visited Yuma Proving Ground, Army officials say. On Wednesday, Governor Katie Hobbs receieved a briefing from Colonel John Nelson, YPG Commander, before an overflight of the post’s ranges, witnessing the testing of an Abrams tank, and visiting the Military Freefall School’s wind tunnel.
Was Arizona ranked as one of the lowest energy cost states in the nation?
Arizona ranked second lowest in the nation for residential energy costs in a widely-cited July 2024 study by WalletHub, a personal finance company. The study determined Arizonans paid $400 on average for monthly energy costs, compared to $620 nationally. Average monthly energy cost per state was calculated using the combined...
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