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Arizona's 1st tornado of the year touches down in Tucson
Violent weather is a hallmark of Arizona’s monsoon season. The state had its first tornado of the year touched down late Tuesday evening in Tucson. The National Weather Service confirmed it was an EF-1 tornado, the second-lowest on a five-point scale. The twister was reported around 10:45 p.m., approximately two miles north of Interstate 10, with winds reaching up to 110 miles per hour.
‘Ordered from Amazon instead,’ says Walmart shopper leaving over ‘underwear policy’ – they walked out on the spot
A WALMART shopper revealed the final straw that had them leaving the store without buying anything and why they turned to Amazon instead. Like several other retailers, Walmart has turned to using multiple anti-theft measures to stop crime. Theft has cost the retail industry billions in losses year after year, prompting companies to resort to […]
Moldy soda nozzles, cooks not washing up found at Phoenix-area eateries
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants recently inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered major health code violations by inspectors, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report. For more details on the restaurant inspection scoring system, visit Maricopa County’s website.
Three bands scheduled for upcoming summer concert season
LAKE HAVASU CITY – The summer nights in Lake Havasu will be one filled with sizzling music with the Summer Cool Down Concert Series scheduled to happen next week. The London Bridge Resort is well known for its ongoing entertainment for the community and visitors with events like dueling pianos, art activities, and even magic shows.
Another former Suns player included in the Mikal Bridges trade to the Knicks
PHOENIX — Another former Phoenix Suns player who was previously dealt to the Brooklyn Nets will reportedly be included in the Mikal Bridges trade to the New York Knicks. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Keita Bates-Diop, who signed a two-year veteran minimum deal with...
North area of Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve closed until further notice
With the Boulder Fire continuing to burn to the east, Scottsdale has closed the north portion of its McDowell Sonoran Preserve (north of Dynamite Boulevard) until further notice. This closure is ...
Lane Park Opens in Old Town Scottsdale
The newest immersive venue to hit Old Town Scottsdale, Lane Park, is a high-energy adult playground featuring interactive games, creative cocktails and a chef-driven menu. Lane Park, a new upscale activities and dining experience, opened in Old Town Scottsdale this past spring. The venue spans 8,000 square feet, welcoming guests to its trendy ambiance, curated games, handcrafted sips and shareable bites. The modern mid-century design, curated by Freddie Ramon Design, features a Japandi-style interior, with plants, soft colors and art pieces with the endangered Shoebill Stork at the focal point adorned to each wall.
Over $1 million in illegal fireworks seized by Mesa police the week before Fourth of July
PHOENIX — Mesa police officers confiscated over $1 million in illegal fireworks in two separate seizures on June 27, the Mesa Police Department announced Tuesday. In one of the incidents, police pulled over the driver of a truck for making a wide right turn. As they approached the vehicle, illegal fireworks were identified in the bed of said truck.
Alleged DUI driver reportedly ran red light before crash in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police say a driver is accused of running a red light, causing a crash that left several people hurt in north Phoenix late Wednesday night. According to Phoenix Fire, emergency crews were called around 10 p.m. to 35th Avenue and Beardsley Road, off the Loop 101, for reports of a crash.
ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs’ July Fourth dread
PHOENIX (AP) — Rori Chang will be spending Fourth of July watching action movies from the comfort of her Glendale, Arizona, home, perhaps something from Marvel or a John Wick flick. But it’s not for her. It’s for her golden retriever, Ava. “Playing movies with gunshots to cover up the fireworks works for some reason,” said Chang, who stood outside in triple-digit temperatures last year to get Ava microchipped at a shelter in case she ran away from fireworks. ...
Scottsdale's Rose Law Group expanding services to historic preservation
Rose Law Group is expanding its services to include historic preservation. The firm's team is dedicated to guiding developers and historic property owners through the complex processes of ...
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