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Prescott Jazz Summit Begins with the Blues
Our goal is to present enjoyable music in a relaxed atmosphere. The Prescott Jazz Summit is celebrating its 23rd year with the grand opening concert “The Birth of the Blues” on August 22-25. We present musicians from around the United States, including Arizona and our own Quad Cities area. Many of these musicians have performed with the biggest stars in the entertainment business, such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Blues Brothers, The David Letterman Show, June Christy, Anita O’Day, Toni Tennille, Cab Calloway, Joe Williams and the big bands of Glenn Miller, Harry James, Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Stan Kenton.
Earth Notes: Salt Mining History in the Verde Valley
Southwest of Camp Verde along Salt Mine Road are some low, bright white mounds — evidence of rock salt deposits, found in bands up to 60 feet thick in the Verde Formation, which formed millions of years ago from evaporating freshwater lakes. The salt was gathered here for millennia...
Humane Society of Yuma asking community support for influx of puppies
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) has an influx of puppies and are asking for community support to give the animals the care they need. HSOY says they have taken in 63 puppies since July 1 and have been receiving the attention they need. However, HSOY reminds the community that young animals without their mothers could impact their health and development.
ASU football strength coach building up confidence, physical health in players
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — If you’ve been to an ASU football game in the last six years, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed a rock of a human being wearing an “Iron Devils” t-shirt. That man is Joe Connolly, who’s been on staff longer than any other current coach and tasked with training the players to follow his lead when it comes to physical health.
Mesa man faces court for feeding homeless people in park
A motion for dismissal of criminal charges against a Mesa man who provides meals and aid to homeless people in a Tempe park without a permit was denied in Municipal Court and the case will proceed to trial. Tempe police in December began filing a citation every week against Austin...
'He wants to chase after Brock': Perry's Kael Snyder ready to emerge as next big QB in Arizona
Brock Purdy Way no longer directs students into Gilbert Perry High School. That sign was only temporary, placed in February as a way to honor the former Pumas quarterback as he led the San Francisco 49ers into the Super Bowl. Kael Snyder didn't need a sign to direct his future when he was...
Cave Creek homeowner says warranty company won’t cover $1,545 pool repair
CAVE CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — John Glynn’s backyard pool water is slowly starting to clear up after recently developing algae and turning green. “It looks like the pool is getting a little better,” On Your Side’s Gary Harper said as he walked around John’s pool.
Holbrook’s new manager starting from the ground up in planning city’s future
Holbrook’s new city manager is taking a fresh approach to city operations in order to set the city on the right path for improvements and development. Sharon Jakubowski Wolz began the job on June 24, and has had the opportunity to see some of the concerns that need to be addressed and realize some of the promise that Holbrook may hold.
Amazon Announces New Facility in Goodyear, Arizona, Creating 500 Jobs
Amazon is expanding its footprint in Goodyear, Arizona, with plans to open a new facility near Loop 303, contributing an additional 500 jobs to the area. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from city officials and the company alike, as they anticipate further economic growth spurred by Amazon's presence. The...
Several dropoff locations will take ballots in Surprise
It's too late to mail back ballots for the July 30 primary, but Surprise voters will have several city locations to drop off their ballots between now and Tuesday. Surprise City Hall is open daily as a ballot dropoff center and will be open at 7 a.m. on election day for in-person voting.
Chase Bank suitcase suspect identified
SHOW LOW- Jimmy Schrage, 61 yrs old, of Clay Springs, left a suitcase outside of Chase Bank on Show Low because ‘spirits’ told him to put the suitcase on the front steps. He was booked on charges. On July 17 Chase Bank employees observed and reported the suspicious...
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