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Rural health conference makes big impact in its 50 years
Agnes Attakai, MPA, grew up in two worlds. In Southern California, she and her five siblings enjoyed city life. In the summertime, the kids stayed with their grandparents on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, where they had no electricity or running water. “I grew up going back and forth on...
Arizona regulators laud largest utilities for successfully meeting higher electricity demands
Arizona’s regulated utilities continue to meet challenging electricity demands without interruption during the current summer sizzle, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) reported on July 12. “Hotter temperatures and monsoon winds put even more pressure on ... Read More » The post Arizona regulators laud largest utilities for successfully meeting higher electricity demands appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Arizona: Power couple arrested in $900 million Medicare fraud scheme
A wealthy couple from Arizona, Alexandra “Lexie” Gehrke, 38, and Jeffrey King, 49, found themselves in handcuffs just months after their wedding, implicated in a $900 million Medicare fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. Charges. Gehrke and King were preparing to depart for their honeymoon at...
White Coat Profile: Kiera Vaughn
The White Coat Ceremony marks the first time a medical student will don his or her white coat, the defining symbol of a physician. The coat bestows a great honor on each student, and with it comes a responsibility to uphold the trust of every patient they will encounter. The Class of 2028 will receive their white coats on July 19 during a ceremony that begins at 3:30 p.m. in the West Ballroom of the Phoenix Convention Center downtown.
Arizona business hosts two back-to-school drives for families in need
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — School is just around the corner for some Arizona kiddos, and Terros Health is doing Something Good by hosting free backpack and school supply drives in the Valley. “We know how expensive school supplies can be and how families may be struggling, so this is our...
Tucson Commercial Lease Report, July 8-12, 2024
INDUSTRIAL GROUND LEASE – 900 E MACARTHUR, Tucson, 85714 - South Submarket. Border States leased ½ acre of fenced, paved, and lighted yard at 900 E MacArthur. Max Fisher, BRD Realty, represented the landlord. RETAIL Ground Lease – 13360-13410 E MARY ANN CLEVELAND WAY, TUCSON, 85641 - Southeast...
Texas Woman Arrested in Arizona Fraud Case Involving $40,000 Wire Transfer
On Tuesday, authorities in Arizona reported the arrest of a lady from Texas in a fraud case. Charges of fraud, theft, and identity theft led to the arrest of 64-year-old Maria Rivera in Carrollton, Texas, in early July, as reported by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. The case of fraud was initiated by YSCO following […]
DPS responds to 'barricade situation' on Loop 202
PHOENIX — Traffic was temporarily stopped on the southbound side of the South Mountain Freeway near Dobbins Road while DPS officials responded to a "barricade situation." Officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said a person at the scene was not responding to commands. All lanes have been...
Mayes pushes FEMA to prioritize fires, heat
(The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes wants the Federal Emergency Management Agency to place a higher priority on wildfires and high temperatures. Mayes sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and FEMA Chief Counsel Adrian Sevier co-signed by 13 other attorneys general around the country to push for "extreme heat and wildfire smoke events" to be considered allowable reasons for a disaster declaration, citing the Stafford Act. Specifically, they want wildfire smoke incidents to qualify for the Fire Management Assistance Grant....
Strata Clean Energy Secures 20-Year Agreement with APS for Justice Energy Storage Project
Strata Clean Energy has finalized a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS) for its Justice Energy Storage project, marking a significant step in bolstering Arizona's energy infrastructure with renewable solutions. Located near Skyline Regional Park in Phoenix, Arizona, the Justice Energy Storage project boasts a capacity of 150...
Brent Brennan believes move to Big 12 should expand recruiting
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan has made his recruiting priorities clear and it appears Texas is going to be a major focus under this new coaching staff. For Brennan, location does not matter as much as relationships do. "I think recruiting anywhere, it doesn't matter where you are, it all...
United Food Bank grants $191,583 to fellow Arizona nonprofits
Through its collaborative efforts with over a hundred agencies and community partners, Mesa-based United Food Bank is able to serve more than two million Arizonans annually. United Food Bank supports its agency partners with its annual RISE Agency Grant Program. Through this program, United Food Bank will be distributing a total of $191,583 to 32 agencies.
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