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The Wealthy 1000: These Arizona ZIP codes made the cut
The plot thickens when it comes to the Valley's wealthiest ZIP code. A new proprietary ranking from The Business Journals, dubbed the Wealthy 1000, crowns Paradise Valley's vaunted 85253 ZIP code as the Grand Canyon State's wealthiest — and the No. 418 wealthiest ZIP in the country. The findings offer additional context to Phoenix Business Journal's 2024 rankings of Maricopa County's Wealthiest ZIP Codes and calls into question the elevated standing of Scottsdale's 85262 ZIP code, which overtook Paradise Valley as Maricopa County's richest ZIP in our local 2024 rankings.
Dust storm, severe thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a dust storm warning for Maricopa County starting at 6:47 p.m. July 14. The warning expires at 9:45 p.m. July 14. At 8:37 p.m., a wall of dust was along a line extending from Canyon Lake to near Usery Mountain Park to near Mesa moving northwest at...
County launches billboard campaign with Clear
Starting this week, more than 100 digital billboards across the Valley will display critical local heat relief resources, thanks to a partnership between Maricopa County, Clear Channel Outdoor, the Maricopa Association of Governments and the City of Phoenix. Billboards owned by Clear Channel Outdoor will promote 211 Arizona to direct at-risk community members to one of 230+ local heat relief sites that can help them stay cool during Arizona's dangerous late spring and summer time heat.
Severe thunderstorm and dust warnings in effect for parts of Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —A severe thunderstorm and dust storm warning is in effect for parts of the Valley as storms continue to move across Arizona on Sunday. The National Weather Service issued a dust storm warning until 10 p.m. for multiple highways in Maricopa County, including the Loop 101. Loop 202, State Route 51 and State Route 87. Drivers should be prepared for zero visibility.
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio 'sad, angry' at Trump assassination attempt
PHOENIX — Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio told 12News he's emotional over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in an exclusive interview. "Sad and angry," Arpaio said. "I've been in law enforcement what 58 years. I've seen everything, but I'm a little emotional to this situation."
Dust storm warnings issued for portions of Maricopa, Pinal counties expire
PHOENIX — The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a dust storm warning for parts of Maricopa and Pinal Counties on Sunday night, but they have expired. The first warning was issued at 7:49 p.m. after the NWS Doppler radar found "a wall of dust was along a line extending from near Big Horn to near Olberg to near San Tan Mountain Park to 6 miles south of Florence Junction, moving north at 35 mph."
In the closing weeks of her U.S. Senate primary, Kari Lake is still trying to become Az governor
Less than three weeks before she hopes Republican voters make her the party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate, Kari Lake is yet again asking the Arizona Supreme Court to declare her governor and overturn the results of her 2022 failed bid to become the state’s chief executive. “The...
County offers free microchipping
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control says that nearly 13,000 animals have arrived at their shelters so far this year; the majority of those dogs were stray. One of the easiest ways to prevent shelter overcrowding, the county says, is microchipping pets, which is why they will be offering free microchips at both shelter locations through Dec. 29 in hopes of keeping more dogs with their owners.
First the 'Gilbert Goons,' now arson. Can someone teach teens how to act?
It appears to me that parents and educators in Gilbert need to do a better job teaching young people about nonviolent conflict resolution. There seem to be a lot of teens who immediately turn to violence when they don’t get their way or, sadly, just for giggles. We’ve all...
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