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Affordable primary care for those without insurance
In a healthcare landscape where patients often feel like just another number, Engage Health is shaking things up with a refreshing approach. Founded by Dr. Jayme Sherman, this Mesa-based clinic operates under the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, a revolutionary system that eliminates the need for traditional health insurance. For a low monthly fee, patients gain direct access to their doctor, ensuring that healthcare is both affordable and personalized.
MLB announcer calls out fan eating during game
Keith Hernandez’s facial hair might be iconic, but it can’t compete with some of the burly beards in attendance to watch a baseball game in Phoenix. Usually, SNY just needs to find an attractive woman in the stands to get Hernandez to say something funny. But during the New York Mets Thursday afternoon matchup with Read more... The post Keith Hernandez loves dental floss and burly Phoenix beards appeared first on Awful Announcing.
After RFK Jr. dropped out, what do his supporters think? We asked some in Phoenix to find out
We’ve heard a lot this week about RFK Jr’s decision to suspend his presidential campaign and endorse former President Donald Trump. And a lot of that coverage has focused on analyzing the potential impact of RFK’s decision on swing state polls. That’s obviously a very important part of the story — but how do RFK’s actual supporters feel about this? What are they talking about this week?
Phoenix Transitional Facility Reels from Burglary as Iowa's Rock Valley Rallies Post-Flood with Temporary School Setup
In Phoenix, a transitional housing facility, Apex Transitional Housing Inc., is grappling with the repercussions of a burglary on August 26 that led to the theft of items crucial for the serving of children, inclusive of electronics, reported ABC15; the damage extended to the facility's infrastructure with cut electricity, vandalized drywall, and even more critical damages, Derrick Earl, the CEO of Apex Transitional Housing, underscored the event's profound effect on their ability to meet the needs of the community, especially impoverished children and families.
Introducing Carol Yancho, new Senior Director of Content
Carol Yancho, a leader in media, broadcast and content creation, has been selected to fill the senior director of content position at Arizona PBS. Selected following a national search, Yancho’s tenure at the station began Monday, August 12. A six-time Michigan Regional Emmy® Award winner, we sat down with...
Arizona may receive new national monument
The area surrounding the Gila River, the second-longest river in Arizona, is rich in history, with an abundance of people, wildlife, and national treasures. Archeologists, locals, and biologists are trying to preserve these aspects by making this expanse of the Sonoran desert, only 45 minutes southwest of the Phoenix Valley, a National Monument.
Arizona community colleges, companies train advanced manufacturing workers through ReadyTechGo
A partnership between the state, community colleges and advanced manufacturers is helping to develop a new generation of workers. The program called ReadyTechGo includes four community colleges across Arizona and several companies that make things like semiconductors, batteries and commercial metals. Carlos Contreras, cabinet executive officer at the Arizona Office...
Arizona Veterans’ Services leader won't be nominated for Senate confirmation
(The Center Square) — Arizona Department of Veterans Services’ Executive Deputy Director Dana Allmond will not be submitted to the state Senate Committee on Director Nominations as part of a legal agreement with the Arizona State Senate. In an email obtained by The Center Square on Friday, Allmond wrote to agency employees that she will remain as a deputy director but that John Scott will instead go up for a formal nomination. ...
Gallego unveils fentanyl response plan ahead of Arizona Senate election
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is set to introduce a slate of bills pressing the federal government to implement a comprehensive response to the fentanyl crisis at the southern border, the Washington Examiner has learned. Gallego filed three bills during a pro forma session in the House on Friday that would require different government […]
Sedona temporarily hires former interim Cottonwood Police Chief Chris Dowell
The city of Sedona has hired Christopher Dowell as interim deputy chief, who will start work on Monday, Aug. 26, according to Sedona Communications Director Lauren Browne. Dowell’s contract is for a term of 90 days. He will be assisting with procuring a new body-worn camera system, updating policies and procedures, overseeing the investigative unit and supervising the patrol and support services divisions, Browne stated.
ASU defense storms to three-turnover night in season-opening win over Wyoming
TEMPE — Mountain America Stadium appeared on the brink of desert fever. More than an hour to kickoff, dust swirled in the distance. Perhaps several miles away. Maybe more. Monsoon forecasts suggested it might at some point shroud the pitchfork at midfield. Maybe. Those with the foresight to check probably thought it a pending development, only to look up and realize a beige haze had already closed in from all sides. Most Arizona State fans had yet to file in. When they did, the storm dissipated as quickly as it developed, leaving the masses to wonder what just happened.
Actress Betty A. Bridges Passes Away At 83 At Home Of Son Todd Bridges
Actress Betty A. Bridges has died. According to her representative, Elizabeth Much, Bridges passed away at 83 years old in the home of her son, actor Todd Bridges, in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 27. Betty Bridges reportedly passed away while living with her son in hospice care, and the veteran actress was honored by Todd with a series of tributes posted to social media. Todd posted an image of his mother smiling, with the years 1941-2024 written across the bottom. Later, he posted another photo along with a video compilation of various pictures of his mother soundtracked by Everly Fair’s “I...
Hamilton football player continues effort to have AIA grant transfer hardship
A Hamilton High School football player and his family are pursuing options, including possible court action after the Arizona Interscholastic Association denied his transfer appeal seeking to play the full 2024 season. Senior wide receiver Reiss Rinaldi, who transferred to Hamilton from Scottsdale Saguaro, was denied Tuesday after submitting a hardship appeal to the AIA. ...
Peoria Police Locate Parents of Young Child Found Alone on Street
In a concerning incident that took place in Peoria on Friday morning, local police located the parents of a young child who had been found alone on the street. The child, estimated to be between three to five years old, was discovered in the vicinity of 87th Avenue and Peoria, wearing only blue boxer briefs, according to a report by FOX 10 Phoenix. The Peoria Police Department confirmed that they found the child around 9:00 a.m. An investigation into the circumstances of the child's appearance remains ongoing.
Retail Plan Advances at Warner & Rural
Earlier this month, the Tempe Development Review Commission voted 7-0 to advance a strip mall proposal to City Council. Council has scheduled hearings for Sept. 5 and Sept. 19, with a vote scheduled for the second meeting. The development plan for the unnamed retail center features four single-level buildings. The...
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