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QC crashes on 5-year decline, but get more serious
The total number of motor vehicle crashes in Queen Creek last year marked the fifth consecutive annual decline in accidents in the town even as the state-wide total continues to climb, according to data from the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT’s annual Crash Facts report showed that the total 491...
Battle of Val Vista going strong for Basha, Perry
Basha and Perry share what may be the friendliest rivalry in Arizona: The Battle of Val Vista. The high-achieving high schools sit less than four miles apart on South Val Vista Road. The feud pits childhood friends against each other in a rivalry with no bad blood. “We all live...
Macayo’s offers a menu of specials
Macayo’s Mexican Food is offering a series of specials. On National Tequila Day — Wednesday, July 24 — Macayo’s Mexican Food will offer a number of related specials: Beeritas, featuring a margarita on the rocks or frozen with a Dos XX, and margarita flights, featuring a choice of four flavors, including house, apple, mango, peach, prickly pear, raspberry, strawberry and wildberry. $7 each.
Prescott Solid Waste Bulk Item Collection
The City of Prescott Solid Waste division is holding its annual bulk item trash collection event from August 19th through October 4th, 2024. This event is exclusively for City of Prescott residential trash customers. Our crews will visit each neighborhood one time only to pick up the large household items that cannot fit in the regular containers. Items may include mattresses, furniture, bikes, yard debris and more.
Surprise Fire-Medical Department Launches Cadet Program to Cultivate Next Generation of Firefighters
The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is extending a call to action for would-be firefighters through its newly minted Fire Cadet Program, as reported on July 25th; individuals at least 18 years old are invited to apply for this volunteer-driven pathway to firefighting, designed to bolster resumes and forge characters ready for the demanding yet rewarding field of fire service. Interested parties can find application details on the SFMD website with an application deadline of August 30, 2024.
HUD awards Glendale $142K for housing vouchers to assist young adults
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $3.4 million to 38 public housing agencies, including Glendale's, for vouchers to assist young adults exiting foster ...
‘Run What Ya Brung’ drag race event aims to promote safe roadways
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Friday marks the “Run What Ya Brung” drag race event at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler. For this event, anyone can race a vehicle of their choice down a ¼ mile track that typically professionals use. Casey Buckman, the track manager, says that these...
Sale of Arizona hospital finalized
Dignity Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments in a $160 million deal. Arizona General Hospital in Mesa is under new ownership. Dignity Health, a subsidiary of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments from Medical Properties...
Election integrity questioned ahead of Arizona U.S. Senate primary
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Arizona’s primary election on Tuesday, election security has been a hot topic among politicians. So much so that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes released a misinformation alert Friday afternoon. “The Secretary of State encourages voters to rely only on trusted sources for accurate, election-related news,” reads a press release from the Secretary of State’s Office. “We want to reassure the public that the security and integrity of their vote are our top priorities.” ...
'A sign of a good team': Diamondbacks down Pirates, claim another series victory
The Arizona Diamondbacks won another game on Saturday night, this time thanks to an offense that was too potent and too relentless to be held in check. A night earlier, they won because of a bullpen that snuffed out a would-be rally. Taken together, it makes for another series victory, an outcome...
Preparation for UA fall semester
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Students are getting back into the classroom across Southern Arizona, and we’re just a month away from the University of Arizona’s first day of school for the fall semester. Planning for the fall semester started as soon as spring commencement ended, and when...
Fugitive kills self, woman found dead in Tempe
A fugitive sought on felony warrants fatally shot himself July 18 while attempting to escape officers, as smoke poured from a Tempe house where he had barricaded himself. Four days later, a woman’s body was discovered in the charred remains as officers continued their investigation. Matthew Joseph Walsh, 35,...
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