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Mesa athletic complex focusing on females
The recently renamed Arizona Athletic Grounds has named a leader in college sports its new president who promises to make the East Mesa complex a female-focused sports facility. Meg Stevens had been vice president of Averett University and director of athletics and campus operations for the last 11 years. A...
Thunderstorm warnings issued for Phoenix area
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Maricopa County starting at 7:41 p.m. July 24. The warnings expire at 11:15 p.m. July 24. A severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of Palo Verde, or 7 miles southwest of Buckeye, moving southeast at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts were...
Man pleads guilty to stealing golf equipment worth $40,000 in Scottsdale and other Valley cities
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A man accused of stealing more than $40,000 dollars worth of golf equipment is now behind bars in Maricopa County. Walter Dougoud pleaded guilty to three felony counts of organized retail theft on July 24. Even though Scottsdale Police took the lead on this investigation, these thefts...
Mesa family says rechargeable battery started a fire that burned their home
MESA, Ariz. — What began as a typical weekday night relaxing on the couch for a family in Mesa, ended when firefighters hosed down flames in their home. "I was hanging out with my best friend on the couch. Her and her son were over hanging out with us," Alexis Allen said.
How thunderstorms produce dust storms in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily)—Severe thunderstorms and rain are a welcome sight during Arizona’s scorching heat, but before the cool relief comes the risk of blinding dust storms. During summer monsoons in Arizona, thunderstorms often form in areas near foothills, mountains, and sometimes parts of the Phoenix area. As the updrafts in the thunderstorm rise, the air condenses and cools. Since cool air is more dense than warm air, the cooler air can rapidly fall towards the ground.
Feng shui expert to discuss how to transform your life and space
The Community of Women business referral group will host certified Feng shui practitioner/instructor Lori Thomas on Thursday, Aug. 15. The talk is free to members and $20 for guests for the ...
Applications open for Chandler's diversity funding opportunities
Applications are being accepted for Chandler educational mini-grants of up to $1,000 in support of diversity, equity and inclusion programs for youth ages 5-18. Grants are available to teachers, ...
ADOT contest open until July 29 for new round of clever highway messages
The Arizona Department of Transportation sought the public's help writing creative traffic messages for use on electronic highway signs that guided drivers statewide. ADOT will accept the unique messages, that fit as three lines and are 18 characters long, through July 29, according to a news release from the transportation agency. ...
Eagle lands on Arizona police car seeking help in the heat. Watch the video
Arizona's summer heat is brutal, even for the state's native wildlife. A sergeant with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office was working an off-duty road construction assignment when he noticed a bird in distress resting under his patrol vehicle, officials said in a Facebook post. The sergeant and a deputy were able to safely...
Was Arizona ranked as one of the lowest energy cost states in the nation?
Arizona ranked second lowest in the nation for residential energy costs in a widely-cited July 2024 study by WalletHub, a personal finance company. The study determined Arizonans paid $400 on average for monthly energy costs, compared to $620 nationally. Average monthly energy cost per state was calculated using the combined...
Queen Creek, San Tan Valley students receive Desert Financial scholarships
The Desert Financial Foundation recently awarded $192,000 in college scholarships to 60 Arizona students, including two in Queen Creek and two in San Tan Valley. The scholarship program includes Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors who volunteer in their communities and Adult Learners Scholarships for adults 25 or older who are pursuing certificates or degrees. Nearly 250 Arizona students applied this year for the 60 available scholarships.
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