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Drugs linked to more than half of heat-related deaths in Maricopa County
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — So far this summer, Maricopa County is already outpacing last year’s record number of heat deaths. As of this week, county health officials have confirmed that 23 people have died due to heat-related issues. And according to the county’s new dashboard, substance abuse is tied to more than half of those deaths.
Phoenix Braces for Intense Heat Wave with Triple-Digit Temperatures and Chance of Evening Showers
The city of Phoenix is gearing up for a scorching week ahead, with temperatures expected to soar into the triple digits. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast promises sunny skies and a high near 114 degrees, with east wind shifting westerly in the afternoon. Residents should anticipate a slight reprieve in the evening, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm and lows around 93 degrees.
Survivors after deadly July 4 fight look for justice
No arrests have been made two weeks after a Fourth of July clash between pro-Palestinian protesters and those who confronted them turned deadly. Rumsey Salman, a 34-year-old pro-Palestinian protester and Phoenix resident, was stabbed in the chest following a confrontation that escalated to violence after a demonstration at Steele Indian School Park. The stabbing just missed his heart and lungs, he said.
MM’s Friday 5-Day
Radar sponsored by Creative Compassion, a local housing nonprofit proudly serving the Upper Cumberlands since 1989! (https://ccihomes.org/). Scattered showers and storms have left many of you with good rainfall amounts, while others of us still wait on a good rain (I’ve had 0.22 in my gauge this week). Such is the nature of “scattered” showers and storms. The good news is that elevated rain chances begin tomorrow and stay with us for many days.
FEMA Grants Fire Management Assistance for Watch Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on July 13 at 7:56 p.m. PDT / 10:56 p.m. EDT to assist the state of Arizona to combat the Watch Fire burning on the San Carlos Indian Reservation in Gila and Graham Counties.
Hobbs visits Watch Fire scene after $400,000 allocated for assistance
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is visiting the scene of the Watch Fire on Thursday after $400,000 in state funding was allocated to help in the disaster’s aftermath. Although the fire in eastern Arizona had been extinguished after burning over 2,000 acres, 13 homes were lost this past week as a result, according to the Arizona Republic. The fire primarily impacted residents living on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. ...
Kari Lake Implodes When UK Journalist Gives Her Brutally Tough Interview on Election Fraud: ‘You Lied’
Emily Maitlis was told she "needs her head examined" and called a "sad case of a human being" by Arizona state senate candidate Kari Lake. The post Kari Lake Implodes When UK Journalist Gives Her Brutally Tough Interview on Election Fraud: ‘You Lied’ first appeared on Mediaite.
What experts predict for Metro Phoenix construction industry
The Metro Phoenix construction industry has enjoyed an impressive growth streak since the pandemic, with mega-projects underway in the Valley that are changing the economy of the state. AZRE magazine sat down with the following members of the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) to learn more about the state of the market, the impact of these large projects and the major issues facing the industry.
'Shut the frick up!': Altercation between LD14 GOP Chairman and candiate's husband now being investigated by Gilbert police
GILBERT, Ariz. — A candidate running for Legislative District 14 says her husband was defending their family in an altercation with the district's GOP chair Monday night. Video shows the confrontation outside of Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert primarily between Nathan Hunsaker, Lalani Hunsaker's husband, and Andrew Adams, the chairman of LD14's GOP.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Hands $1.5M Jackpot to Riverside Player
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, a tribal gambling property in San Manuel, announced that it has handed a $1.5 million jackpot to a lucky visitor. The historic jackpot was hit on July 4, presenting the player with an amazing Independence Day gift. The guest, according to the casino, won $1,517,211...
Arizona Cheer Coach Arrested for Abusing and Hiding 17-year-old Boy
Robyn Rogers, 44, a cheer coach and child development instructor at an Arizona charter school, has been arrested and charged with hiding and sexually abusing a 17-year-old boy who was reported missing after fleeing his home in February, according to authorities. The 17-year-old was discovered last week outside a residence...
Sinkhole in Surprise closes road for the weekend
SURPRISE, Ariz. — A waterline break caused a sinkhole in Surprise near Bell Road and the 303 Friday night. Work crews were called to the area around 6:30 p.m. and found the roadway was flooded due to the line break, Sergeant Rick Hernandez with the Surprise Police Department said.
Arizona getting creative to fill school resource officer shortage, but is it working?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —With the start of the new school year upon us, the safety of our students is at the top of our minds. The state is pushing to add more school resource officers or SROs, but as Arizona’s Family Investigates has reported, the police officer shortage has made that challenging.
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