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Arizona Republicans look to block voting without proof of citizenship in presidential race
The Republican Party of Arizona, national Republicans, and Arizona GOP lawmakers are seeking an emergency order to block some voters who register with a federal voter registration form from voting in this year’s presidential race. The groups believe U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton was incorrect in her ruling that federal law allows people without proof […]
Vouchers reforms, poverty fund cuts: How the budget impacts Arizona schools
Arizona's K-12 education budget will remain relatively flat this year, with a slight inflation adjustment, according to lawmakers who passed a $16.1 billion state budget last month. That's something worth celebrating amid a $1.4 billion deficit that required sweeping cuts, according to Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma, R-Glendale. "We still...
A Valley home inspector has gone viral for his videos. Now a home builder is trying to stop him from posting them.
PHOENIX — A Valley home inspector has gained popularity for posting videos of his inspections on social media. He specializes in new home construction and his videos have led to hundreds of thousands of followers. Those same videos have also led to a complaint filed against him by a...
AZ Briefing: Preston Lord's dad speaks on police inaction on 'Goons'; Vote for your favorite Arizona road trip; Valley restaurant closures
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. The parents of Preston Lord are upset over the Gilbert Police Department's failure to intervene in "Gilbert Goons" attacks months before their 16-year-old son was beaten to death at a Halloween party.
Mailing it in: Fights brewing over voter registration in key swing states
Four months out from Election Day, activists are still fighting over the rules that will dictate how voters cast their ballots, including in swing states. The parties are preparing for legal battles if the results are close, as they were four years ago. In this series, the Washington Examiner will look at the battles over election rules. […]
Trump sneaker knockoffs spark lawsuit over copyright infringement
The company behind former President Donald Trump's new sneaker line filed a lawsuit Monday alleging the sale and promotion of counterfeit shoes by a series of people and business entities. The suit, filed in federal court in Arizona, claims trademark and copyright violations. The defendants are not named — the...
Scoop: Democrats’ presidential immunity warning
The Democratic National Committee will take over the digital homepages of three major battleground-state newspapers Tuesday, hitting Donald Trump as a threat to democracy, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity is fueling a new party effort to remind voters of the former president's...
Sonoran Arts League offers summer programs
I had the absolute pleasure last week in the Sonoran Arts League Studio as I interviewed some really enthusiastic tweens and teens. Why did they enroll in the classes, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree? Most had parents enroll them, but they loved the classes because they were fun! One student told me the class was much healthier than being behind computer and phone screens all day; another said he loved being creative.
Fountain Hills Cautions Revelers, Keep Your July 4th Fireworks Grounded or Face Fines
Fountain Hills has reminded celebrants that not all fireworks are permissible under Town Code Section 11-1-4. The code, clear in its boundaries, references ARS 36-1601 for a strict definition of "permissible fireworks." Not on the list is anything that is designed or intended to rise into the air and explode or to detonate in the air or to fly above the ground, according to a recent announcement by the town.
Cave Creek Museum names volunteers of the year
Cave Creek Museum, which is managed by a strong core of volunteers, has named the top three Volunteers of the Year. The trio was chosen by their volunteer peers. Debbie Clement and Audra Botwin received the award for their amazing work as education chairs. The duo used their many years of experience as schoolteacher and librarian to create a series of Kiwanis Family Fun Day programs that was entertaining, interactive and educational for a record-breaking 250+ children. Also record-breaking were the weekly and sometimes bi-weekly visits from local schools and homeschoolers, thanks to their dedicated outreach to teachers and parents. The pair touched more than 400-500 students’ lives this year and opened their eyes to the wonders of history.
Ringling Bros. brings reimagined show to Phoenix
Wesley Williams saw a Ringling Bros. circus performance when he was 6 years old and fell in love with entertainment. Now Williams — known as the “One Wheel Wonder” — brings that same joy to children in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s reimagined “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
Desert Swirl celebrates 35 years in business
One North Phoenix institution is celebrating a milestone. Desert Swirl, 4273 W. Thunderbird Road, has been in business for 35 years. However, with new ownership at the helm, this beloved ice cream shop is hardly showing its age. First opened in 1989, Desert Swirl was purchased by Dana Zumaeta and...
Relentless Beats and Illenium: Rekindling the Magic at Rawhide
On January 22, 2022, Relentless Beats announced that it would be moving their Subtronics show, scheduled for that night, forty-five minutes away to the Jobing.com Arena. The only public statement was that the ownership of the Rawhide Event Center had left them no option and they did the best they could with such short notice. Shortly after, Relentless Beats announced Phoenix Raceway as their new home, a venue that, despite some hiccups with the large crowds, has received a positive reception from the local community. Rawhide became a distant memory for most, until last weekend when EDM megastar Illenium headlined a massive one-night show heralded as the Return to Rawhide.
CSSC Phoenix team headed back to nationals
This team in the central susquehanna soccer club has been together as a nucleus for almost 7 years. over that time the phoenix have developed into one of the top soccer teams in the country for their age group. Brett Michaels, CSSC Phoenix coach says, “You know, we put them...
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