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Valley 911 systems, voting centers, airlines at Sky Harbor affected by Microsoft outage that has caused chaos across the world
PHOENIX — A massive global tech issue has disrupted tens of thousands of businesses around the globe, causing flights to be cancelled, 911 systems to go down and major media websites to fail. The apparent cause? A software update pushed out by cybersecurity company Crowdstrike that affected Microsoft users.
Health facilities, gov't agencies affected in Arizona by global tech outages
PHOENIX — A massive global tech issue has disrupted tens of thousands of businesses around the globe, causing flights to be cancelled, 911 systems to go down, healthcare locations to pause service and major media websites to fail. Banner Health announced Friday morning that they were impacted by the...
Rattlesnake bites expected to surge in August. Here's how to stay safe
Toxicology and venom specialists are warning residents to be mindful of rattlesnakes as the monsoon cools down temperatures across Arizona. Arizona has seen 125 rattlesnake bites this year, according to reports from Banner Health Poison & Information Center, which tracks bites recorded in Maricopa County, and Arizona Drug & Information Center, which...
Opinion: How to keep your family safe in the heat
Heat-related deaths remain a growing concern for Arizonans. Last year marked one of the highest numbers of heat-related deaths in Maricopa County, totaling 645 people, according to a recent report from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. While many people associate heat-related illnesses and death with the outdoors, an...
Chandler tackle store makes big expansion
There are not a lot of tackle shops in the Valley. “In the Maricopa County area, you have one, two, three, four mom-and-pops, and then of course you have the big box,” said Dave Lewis, the owner of CopperState Tackle in West Chandler. He grew up in Ahwatukee and attended Desert Ridge High School.
Wrong temperature food, unwashed hands among Phoenix restaurant violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited one restaurant for four health violations during the week of June 28. The violations ranged from a cook not washing their hands between cracking raw eggs and preparing ready-to-eat food to food not properly cooled. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased...
Helping Kids Go Back-To-School
CW7 Arizona teamed up with Desert Financial Credit Union, Valley of the Sun United Way and amazing local business partners and charitable organizations across Maricopa and Yavapai counties in Arizona for Stuff the Bus 2024. Today, our small but mighty crew packed over 1,000 backpacks stuffed with paper, pens, crayons,...
Maricopa County voter guide: Recorder, treasurer, sheriff and more
High-profile national races are sucking most of the life out of this year's primary election, but metro Phoenix voters will also consider a handful of lesser-known but equally important elected positions.The big picture: There are several competitive primaries for Maricopa County offices and the outcomes could impact criminal justice, policing and the way we vote.Here's your quick guide to the candidates:AttorneyWhy it matters: The county attorney serves as the chief prosecutor in superior court and provides legal counsel to other county offices, school districts and the community college districts.Republican primary: Rachel Mitchell vs. Gina GodbehereMitchell, first appointed as county attorney...
Former Mo. State Rep. Bruce Franks could be facing forgery charges
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis native and former Missouri State Representative Bruce Franks Jr. could be facing felony forgery charges. The Maricopa County, AZ Sheriff’s Office is recommending charges after an investigation into the 2022 election. A consulting company that Franks created was hired to...
Rain falls in parts of metro Phoenix during morning commute
PHOENIX — Light rain fell in parts of metro Phoenix during the morning commute on Wednesday. Traffic cameras from the Arizona Department of Transportation caught cloudy skies and light misting on the freeways near Sky Harbor International Airport. The National Weather Service in Phoenix reported isolated showers developing around...
Dream Finders Homes Stretches West
Dream Finders Homes is setting up shop in Arizona with the launch of its Phoenix division following the acquisition of 282 homesites in the market. “Dream Finders Homes is very bullish on the Phoenix market and is making a substantial investment here, starting with Bella Vista Farms and El Cidro,” says Tyler Champlin, Phoenix division president for Dream Finders Homes.
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