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Here’s what’s happening to the Fry’s Electronics store in Phoenix
One of the Valley’s most distinctive big-box stores is set to become the new home base for Phoenix fire and police personnel. An old Fry’s Electronics location on Thunderbird Road and 30th Avenue, which resembled an Aztec temple, is in the process of being acquired by the City of Phoenix and will house a new headquarters for the Cactus Park Police Precinct and a future fire station.
Charities team up for free physicals for student-athletes in southern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - As school approaches, student-athletes have done the work and await the start of a new season. But for some, the cost of a physical threatens to sideline their season. A free event at the University of Arizona on Friday helped them dodge that problem. Game...
Glendale Police Apprehend Suspected Reckless Motorcyclist as Street Racing Task Force Tightens Grip on City's Roads
The quest to extinguish the flames of reckless driving on Glendale's streets has recently led to an arrest. As part of a crackdown by the Glendale Police Department's new "Street Racing Task Force," a 20-year-old man identified as Christian Valentino Moreno has been nabbed for his alleged daredevil antics on an off-road motorcycle. According to an official report, on the evening of July 19, 2024, a motor officer attempted to pull over Moreno for reckless driving within city bounds. However, the situation escalated when Moreno chose to not stop and engage to recklessly evade the police, which eventually caused the officers to terminate the pursuit for safety reasons.
Live Music Returns with Peoria August Acoustics Concert Series
The Peoria summer music series returns in August with a focus on guitarists and storytelling. These concerts are free at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. – Mahogany & Steel. Two lifelong friends, Steven Webb and Jessey Mclain,...
Flagstaff Launches Teachers Closet to Support Educators
The Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the FUSD Teachers Closet, a new initiative dedicated to providing essential supplies to our hardworking teachers. The FUSD Teachers Closet will officially open its doors on Aug. 5, offering a wide range of classroom materials at no cost to FUSD educators.
Goat, dog removed from Dollar General store in Arizona
ELOY, Ariz. — A goat and dog walked into a Dollar General store Friday morning and needed some help checking out. The Eloy Fire District responded to the store after the animal friends walked into the facility and followed a patron into a bathroom. The store's staff locked the animals inside and waited for the fire department to arrive.
The Shops at Gainey Ranch add two new restaurants
The Shops at Gainey Ranch, nestled along the north side of Doubletree Ranch Road, has completed renovations on the 30,591 square foot shopping center featuring a new light-colored exterior, black awnings and ironwork, and refreshed signage. In addition, the new Corso Italia Restaurant & Market and el Carbón Mexican Eatery are now open.
Valley native turned Broadway star returns home for 2-night concert at ASU
Nick Cartell, an ASU graduate, is playing the lead role in the Broadway show Les Misérables. Cartell is from Scottsdale, Arizona and is about to release his new album, “A Thousand Spotlights.” In celebration, he is returning home for a two-night concert at ASU Kerr Cultural Center.
Havasu comes alive with summer nightlife
LAKE HAVASU CITY – The exciting summer nights of Lake Havasu are filled with a variety of entertaining activities for the season. The town is jam packed with live music, art, dancing, comedy, and much more. One of those events is Paint Night with Lorely Mutchler at Summeray Wine and Bar.
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