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Tiny, isolated Mobile inches closer to metro Phoenix life with proposed solar farm, annexation
Goodyear's far-flung, rural southern planning area could finally see some development more than a decade after developers ditched efforts for a massive master-planned community in the area. In 2007, Goodyear first annexed about 67 square miles in the Sonoran desert, including the small community of Mobile, a 60-mile drive from the heart...
Schools comes full circle for 2 GPS principals
As students come back to the classroom this Tuesday at Gilbert Public Schools, it is a true homecoming for two of the district’s new school principals. Chip Pettit, the incoming principal at Patterson Elementary and Brian Lockwood, his counterpart at Greenfield Elementary, both share the distinction of being alumni of the school district.
Three Gilbert students earn national recognition in career and technical education
Three career and technical education students from Gilbert were recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta last month. They were among more than 6,000 students who competed at the ...
ASU men’s golfer Wenyi Ding continues remarkable year, wins 118th Southern Amateur Championship
ASU men’s golfer Wenyi Ding pieced together arguably the best freshman season in Sun Devil Athletics history, and he has continued that momentum on a much larger stage. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. This past weekend, Ding was the champion of the 118th Southern...
When will it rain in metro Phoenix? What experts say to expect after Sunday storms
Metro Phoenix residents could possibly see more rainstorms this week across the Valley, according to officials. Arizona saw strong to severe thunderstorms throughout Sunday night, with most areas seeing winds up to 56 miles per hour. This wind also brought about dust storms throughout northwest parts of the Valley, which also reached Pima...
5 area residents are tied to $140M in health care fraud
Four Gilbert residents and a Tempe man face different legal actions from state and federal authorities for their roles in various schemes that allegedly swindled over $140 million from Medicaid and Medicare. State and federal court records show that two of those residents allegedly colluded with others accused of fraud...
Scottsdale senior residents celebrate upcoming Olympic Games
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily)—The 2024 Summer Olympics are just around the corner. The games will begin in Paris on Friday and run until Aug. 11. But it’s not just the professional athletes who are gearing up for the games. Here in the Valley, a group of spirited seniors at Belmont Village Senior Facility in Scottsdale are putting their best foot forward in some of their own Olympic games.
Chambers Clinic: A Cowboy Cop’s Miracle Recovery
In the vast expanse of Phoenix, where cowboys and cowgirls cherish their community, Jeff Harris, affectionately known as the “Cowboy Cop,” embarked on a journey of recovery that captured the hearts of many. Jeff had been the driving force behind the Steve Harris Memorial Charity since 1999, a charity founded by his brother in 1987. Steve Harris founded the charity to support children facing serious health challenges. After Steve passed away in 1999, Jeff took the reins, expanding the charity’s reach from Torrance, California, to Phoenix, Arizona.
Man dead after being hit by Valley Metro bus in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are investigating a crash involving a Valley Metro bus that left a man dead Tuesday morning in downtown Phoenix. The crash happened around midnight near Central Avenue and Van Buren Street. Police confirmed the man was seriously injured after being hit by a Valley Metro...
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
Champion of the Week is black belt in Taekwondo
PHOENIX — Each week 12News, along with Champion Air, acknowledges an amazing athlete, star student or over-achiever in our community. This week the 12News Champion of the Week is Athan. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The 16-year-old is a...
Phoenix REALTORS: Positive signs showing in June residential real estate’s challenging market
New listings climbed 15.8% for the first half of 2024 compared to last year, based on the latest data from Phoenix REALTORS. The month-over-month median sales price was up just 1.5%. Days on the greater Phoenix market dropped over 11% for the year's first half. “It’s still a challenging marketplace,...
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