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Kari Lake fumes at British reporter: ‘You need your head examined’
Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake (R) told a British journalist she thinks the reporter needs her “head examined” after the journalist pressed Lake on her claims the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Reporter Emily Maitlis, one of three hosts of British podcast “The News Agents,” grilled the Arizona Republican on her claims of election fraud…
AZDPS takes on the nation in 'America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest'
PHOENIX — It's time for Arizona's statewide police agency to flex their new line of patrol vehicles and see if the public agrees they're the best-looking ones in the country. The American Association of State Troopers is holding their annual "America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest" and the Arizona Department...
Arizona HVAC technicians brave the heat to fix air conditioners
PHOENIX (AZFamily)—The extreme heat returned Friday and will continue into Saturday, with high temperatures expected to reach about 115 degrees. A broken air conditioner can create uncomfortable and dangerous conditions in heat waves like this. “It’s pretty bad obviously. It’s pretty hot and people need cooling,” HVAC Technician Ron...
Tribute to Phoenix punk legend set for Saturday at Rhythm Room
The Phoenix punk community lost one of its legendary figures when Mike "Bam Bam" Sversvold died on May 11. The drummer for Jody Foster's Army and numerous other local bands wasn't just a great musician, but a beloved member of the scene. To honor Sversvold, a tribute show will be...
New Townhome Development Planned Near Desert Sky
A new 62-unit townhome development from Zen Investing LLC could soon be coming to the NEC of 81st Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix. In its July 1 meeting, Phoenix City Council approved a planned unit development rezoning request for the 4.02-acre site. The project is referred to as the Zen at McDowell Planned Unit Development in the rezoning request and City approval documents and as Zen at Desert Sky in a June pre-application submitted to Phoenix permitting.
Deals Across the Desert for National Tequila Day
Whether you prefer it straight-up, frozen, or in a mixed drink, tequila fans can celebrate National Tequila Day on Wednesday, July 24, at participating restaurants and bars across the Valley. Treat your taste buds to a world of flavors, from frozen specialties to margarita flights, paired with fun bar treats and signature dishes. Below are a few spots ready to get the party started!
Arizona’s top DJs compete at the Phoenix DMC regional battle
Turntablists of Arizona, we hope you’ve been practicing. The best DJs in the Southwest will face off on Sunday at local hip-hop shop Trill during the 2024 DMC Phoenix Regional DJ Battle and your skills will have to be at their sharpest if you hope to win. That’s because...
Phoenix Sky Harbor to see $36 million renovation using federal funds
(The Center Square)— Phoenix Sky Harbor’s utility plant is expected to get major updates using federal taxpayer dollars. Thirty-six million from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was allocated to the project as part of the Airport Terminal Program within the law with a price tag of over $1 trillion in total. “Our historic bipartisan infrastructure law continues to deliver for Arizona communities,” Sen. Mark Kelly stated. “This investment...
FBI identifies man killed in Gila River officer-involved shooting
PHOENIX - FBI officials have released information on a deadly police shooting that happened within the Gila River Indian Community. Per a statement released on July 19, the shooting happened on July 14, and resulted in the death of 28-year-old Marcus Lewis. "Lewis was an enrolled member of the Gila...
Phoenix has never had so many 110-degree days so early in the summer
The Phoenix area is under an excessive heat warning through Saturday evening. Daytime high temperatures are expected to be above 110 degrees. It's a continuation of the abnormally hot weather the city has been experiencing for weeks. Phoenix has never recorded so many days with temperatures at or above 110...
Brittney Griner Used One Word To Describe Playing For Team USA After Son's Birth
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will be heading overseas soon for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. This will mark her third Olympic appearance with Team USA, having previously won gold medals in the last two Olympic events. Right before she heads off to France, Griner made a huge announcement ...
Gabriel Moreno has 3 hits, scores twice and has RBI as Diamondbacks beat Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) -- Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run and Ryne Nelson pitched five-plus solid innings, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Nelson (7-6) struck out nine batters and allowed just three hits as Arizona won...
Lake Havasu City Welcomes New Parks and Recreation Director
Lake Havasu City is proud to welcome Gabrielle “Gabby” Vera as its new Parks and Recreation Director. With 15 years of experience in parks and recreation, Vera brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success. She previously served as the Regional Park Superintendent for...
Cheryl Miller slams ‘lowball’ WNBA media rights deal worth $2.2 billion: ‘Not enough, not even close’
With the WNBA recently seeing a new media rights deal come to fruition before the current one expires in 2025, the league is set to receive about $2.2 billion, according to The Athletic, over the next 11 years, but a Phoenix Mercury legend is disappointed that the valuation is way too low.
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