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Crypto, GOP spending in Arizona Dem primary irks Latinos
A Democratic House primary in Arizona is attracting attention from GOP donors and a super PAC funded by cryptocurrency industry leaders, who are throwing their weight behind one side. Former state Sen. Raquel Terán (D), Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari and physician Duane Wooten are running to replace Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), who is running for…
Scottsdale leads recycled water charge
The magic happens where East Hualapai Drive dead ends off Pima Road. True, Scottsdale’s so-called “toilets to taps” program – which received a big boost from the state last week – is purely scientific, with no spells, trickery or potions. Even so, if you told...
US West prepares for more days of record-breaking heat
(Reuters) - The western part of the United States is sweating through another round of record-breaking heat as a wave is forecast to produce triple-digit temperatures in cities from Southern California to northern Idaho through the middle of the week.
Phoenix Police Department Incorporates Robotic Dog Spot into Special Assignments Unit
The Phoenix Police Department has taken a step towards modernizing its force with a new, non-human recruit – Spot, the robot dog. This mechanical canine has been designated to the department's Special Assignments Unit (SAU) to aid in solving various tactical situations such as high-risk apprehensions and hostage crises. Spot offers Phoenix's finest abilities beyond human capabilities, its design modeled after a dog, able to navigate challenging terrains and perform sophisticated tasks, as seen in a press release.
Most Influential Women: Angela Creedon, Intel
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Angela Creedon, Arizona public affairs manager for Intel. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
Arizona Facebook User’s Epic Response: ‘Not All Handicaps are Visible’
We've all parked in a busy parking lot and noticed the vehicles in the disabled spot. Sometimes, a person's disabilities are clear. An elderly woman walking with a cane, for example, or a man confined to a wheelchair or a walker. But not all disabilities are that obvious. To the...
ABC15 creates searchable database to help moms choose quality Arizona midwives
PHOENIX — As demand for home births increases, ABC15 is helping moms find the best care for themselves and their babies by providing an interactive database with information on all Arizona midwives. Below you will find a first-of-its-kind online tool that families can search, combining information from the Arizona...
Scottsdale to offer free swimming lessons throughout August
PHOENIX — As a nod to Arizona Drowning Impact Awareness Month, Scottsdale plans to waive enrollment fees for swim lessons throughout August. Drowning Impact Awareness Month, which began in 2004 in collaboration with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, is the largest collaborative water safety effort in the state. Starting Tuesday,...
Judge dismisses Scottsdale sales tax ballot suit
Late Friday, July 19, a county judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging a proposed Scottsdale sales tax. The previous day, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Gordon heard oral arguments from attorneys representing the city and the Goldwater Institute. Gordon then ruled, “granting the city’s motion to dismiss” the lawsuit....
Goodyear celebrates industrial development with groundbreaking
The City of Goodyear celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony June 24 of industrial development Formation Park 10, located at the corner of Bullard Avenue and Celebrate Life Way. Representatives from ...
AZ Desert Swarm Spam Folder: Our staff answers your latest questions
It’s the summer, when things slow down for a bit in Wildcat Country. What a perfect time to pick our readers’ brains. This is the AZ Desert Swarm Spam Folder, our attempt to respond to some questions that you’ve submitted to us via Twitter, Facebook and in our comments section. And you had plenty.
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...
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