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Investigations into possible heat-related deaths increased by 120% so far, report reveals
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — Over 200 deaths are currently under investigation by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office as possibly heat-related as of July 6, county data shows. As of July 6, Maricopa County has confirmed 14 heat-related deaths have occurred in 2024. Nine of the 14 are heat-caused...
Things to do: Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show July 12-14
Cool off this weekend at the Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show, which returns to the air-conditioned State Farm Stadium in Glendale July 12-14. This family-friendly home show is indoors, air conditioned, and includes free parking. It brings out the best deals on cabinetry, flooring, solar, windows, countertops, pools and spas, patio furniture, home décor, outdoor living solutions, artificial turf and more.
Here's how much hotter the urban heat island effect makes metro Phoenix
The extreme temperatures Phoenix residents are feeling right now are made even hotter by all of the asphalt and concrete absorbing heat across the metro area. A new study on the urban heat island effect from the climate research group Climate Central finds the built environment and population density of the Phoenix area amplify temperatures by about 7.4 degrees, on average. That’s actually less of an urban heat island effect than many other U.S. cities experience.
Here's what you need to know about the next COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The most dominant COVID-19 variant, called KP.3, is growing in Arizona and across the country, but a new vaccine to confront its spread is set to roll out in the fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidance released last month recommends people get the updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot to curb illness this fall and winter. ...
Public safety, parks, pets and more: How Maricopa County will spend money in 2025
Maricopa County is headed into a new fiscal year with a $3.87 billion budget that will fund new buildings, new staff and more. That amount is less than last year's $4.35 billion, a decline driven by drops in one-time spending. In recent years, the budget has been inflated by large pension debt payments...
Grants available to pursue a career in technology or software development
Peoria's economic development team supports growth in technology employment and has learned of an opportunity for residents in Maricopa County to get "free" career training in technology or software development.
Prominent AZ Republicans urge GOP allies to stop spreading election conspiracies
Some prominent Arizona Republicans are preparing for an uphill battle in their attempt to restore voter confidence in the state’s elections. “It’s going to be tough,” former Gov. Jan Brewer told the Arizona Mirror. Brewer is a board member for the newly minted Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of current and former politicians with […] The post Prominent AZ Republicans urge GOP allies to stop spreading election conspiracies appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
MCSO recommending charges for parents of Mesa toddler who shot himself
MESA, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff told ABC15 they are recommending endangerment charges for the parents of a three-year-old who found a gun and shot himself in the face back in May. It happened in East Mesa at an RV and mobile home community near Crismon and Main....
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