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Scottsdale unveils new public art Raintree Drive and Hayden Road
A new public artwork by internationally recognized artist Phillip K. Smith III has joined the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection. “TRI-HEX-CIRC” is a vertical, painted steel
206 acres of land in Avondale sells for $247 million
In one of the biggest commercial real estate deals of the year, QTS Data Centers acquired 206.08 acres of land in Avondale for $246,866,895, according to Vizzda. The sellers were Terry Klinger and Grand View Dairy. The sale breaks down to $1,198,014.82 per acre. The land is part of the...
Mercury, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi admits Paris 2024 will be her last Olympic Games
With so many records she has shattered and having a massive trophy case from playing in the WNBA and on the international stage, Phoenix Mercury icon Diana Taurasi has forever made her mark on women’s basketball. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Regarded as one...
Tempe police arrest man for trespassing who had previously been feeding homeless in parks
TEMPE, Ariz. — A man who fed people experiencing homelessness at Tempe parks was arrested Friday for trespassing, according to the Tempe Police Department. Austin Davis received numerous warnings and citations for trespassing at Moeur Park, the first on July 1 for being in the park after hours and being "verbally aggressive" with park rangers. Davis was banned from the park for 30 days after receiving the trespassing citations, police said.
The College set to launch 15 new degree programs
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is launching 15 new academic programs in fall 2024. Nine of those programs will include online formats, expanding learning opportunities for students across the country. Ara Austin, senior director of online engagement and strategic initiatives and a clinical associate...
New Solar Project Planned in Goodyear-annexed Area
A new solar power and battery energy storage system proposed in Mobile is making progress. The City of Goodyear annexed 67 square miles of desert land in 2007, anticipating developments that were derailed by the onset of the Great Recession in 2008. That annexation included the community of Mobile. Now,...
All jokes aside, Cardinals rookie RB Trey Benson is about his business
GLENDALE — There can be a lot going on for rookies like Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Trey Benson entering Year 1 of NFL training camp. In addition to understanding the playbook and the concepts that come with it, there’s also the task of getting engrained in the locker room alongside new teammates.
Minimum wage hike, open primaries proposal shouldn't make AZ ballot, suits argue
Ballot measures intended to raise Arizona's minimum wage and eliminate partisan primary elections shouldn't be allowed on November's ballot, three separate lawsuits filed Friday allege. One Fair Wage, the group pushing a planned ballot measure to raise the minimum wage in Arizona, didn't properly fill out its petitions and turned in numerous invalid...
Man pleads guilty in threats against Arizona election workers
An Alabama man indicted for threatening election workers in Maricopa County, Ariz., pleaded guilty Thursday, according to the Department of Justice. Brian Ogstad sent several messages over social media to election workers in the county during the 2022 primaries, at times threatening to kill the workers for being “cheats” and “frauds.” Maricopa County, a key…
Wholesale Aviation Parts Distributor Announces Expansion into Mesa
Southern Cross Aviation, a leading wholesale aviation parts distributor, has announced its expansion to Mesa to support the thriving general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense aerospace industries in Greater Phoenix. This strategic expansion marks the company’s third location, complementing its headquarters and distribution center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and its...
Frightening nuclear bomb map shows Phoenix 'destruction' with 245,880 deaths after 'B-83' blast
An interactive map created by nuclearsecrecy.com paints a terrifying picture of the catastrophic damage that would be inflicted on Houston, Texas, if a nuclear bomb were to be detonated within its metropolitan area
Globe Business Opportunities: Creating a community for residents and visitors to love
The City of Globe has made significant economic progress in the past six years, and empty storefronts are beginning to fill with a variety of new businesses and restaurants, creating a sought-after destination and giving residents access to a wider range of goods and services. Efforts to clean up blight...
Fleet Profile: Arizona Public Service looks to lower cost, emissions
Working to reduce a fleet’s carbon footprint requires diligent and comprehensive research—but the reward comes from lowering operating costs. That’s according to Cresencio Celaya, leader of transportation strategy and planning at Arizona Public Service Company (APS). Headquartered in Phoenix, APS provides energy to approximately 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11 Arizona counties.
'He was a great man': Peoria father who drowned in Mexico remembered by family
A man from Peoria is being remembered by his family after his unexpected death in Mexico over the Fourth of July weekend. Robert Perkins, 43, originally from Benson, AZ, was swept away in a rip current on July 4 at a Rocky Point beach while on a family vacation in Mexico for...
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