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Doctoral students cruise into roles as computer engineering innovators
Raha Moraffah is grateful for her experiences as a doctoral student in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. “The program teaches you to be a leader," she says. At the spring 2024 Fulton Schools graduate student...
Scottsdale Voters to Decide on Prop. 490 Sales Tax Adjustment for Park and Public Safety Funding
Scottsdale residents will have the opportunity to vote on Prop. 490 in the upcoming Nov. 5 General Election. This ballot measure seeks to adjust the current city sales tax. As per the information outlined on the city's official elections website, Scottsdale.Vote, Prop. 490 proposes to replace and decrease an expiring 0.20% city sales tax with a new 0.15% rate. Specifically, this initiative is aimed to channel funds into capital replacements and improvements at city parks, recreational facilities, and maintenance, as well as preservation and protection of city parks and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, which include essential services like police and fire protection.
Thunderbirds Charities donates $25,000 to Foothills Food Bank to support youth programming
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable arm of The Thunderbirds, has donated $25,000 to Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to support the organization’s youth programming that includes school micro-pantries and weekend and holiday food packs. “The Thunderbirds' generous donation is invaluable,” said Leigh Zydonik, executive director of Foothills Food Bank...
10 years after the wait times scandal, Phoenix VA gets mixed reviews
This spring marked the ten-year anniversary of whistleblowers shining light on long waits for veterans to get care at the Phoenix VA, as well as the existence of secret waiting lists aimed at hiding that information. Investigations revealed several veterans died as a result of this delayed care. The scandal...
Member Connection: July 24, 2024
The Mesa Chamber brings you a weekly Member Connection blog with recent newsletters and updates from Chamber members! Our mission is to connect members and keep them informed with what businesses in the community are up to. Chamber Member Newsletters. Jacob’s Hope Inc.: Summer 2024 Highlights and Heartfelt Stories.
Here's how much rain fell across the Valley last night
PHOENIX — Powerful monsoon thunderstorms swept through parts of the Valley Wednesday night, leaving behind a fair amount of moisture. Maricopa County's rainfall data shows the areas of Litchfield Park, north Glendale and south Phoenix received some of the most rainfall during Wednesday's storms. Meanwhile, parts of Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert reported little or no rainfall last night, according to the county's data.
Secretary Adrian Fontes discusses the election
Secretary Adrian Fontes joined us in the studio to discuss last-minute election topics as the state prepares for the July 30th primary. Fontes also voices concerns about the use of AI deep fakes circulating ahead of the presidential election and has been creating some as a series of tests to prepare.
Arizona Rattlers secure playoff spot
The Arizona Rattlers’ 2024 campaign has been filled with ups and downs. The team landed big ticket players like 2023 IFL Championship MVP winning quarterback Dalton Sneed in the offseason, adding to the hype of restoring the team back to its 2017 championship form. Even with the excitement for...
Lightning-caused wildfire closes north Scottsdale preserve
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Crews are working to extinguish a wildfire near north Scottsdale that was caused by a lightning strike Wednesday night. The Ricky Fire is currently burning about 10 acres in the northern portion of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, near Granite Mountain Trailhead. It’s near the burn scars of the recent Boulder View and Wildcat fires.
Woman dies after crashing car in Phoenix while being chased and targeted by gunfire
PHOENIX – A woman died in Phoenix early Wednesday after crashing her car while being chased by somebody who was shooting at her, authorities said. Officers responded to the area of 19th Avenue and Baseline Road after a vehicle collided with a cement irrigation container around 12:20 a.m., the Phoenix Police Department said.
Social equity marijuana license holder turns to Arizona court to regain control of company
Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article gave incorrect information about when the agreement with Michael Halow was made. Also, the article incorrectly described the lawyers handling subpoenas for Moe Asnani and Rene Mendoza. Winners of one of the state's social equity marijuana licenses hope to wrest back control of their...
South-Central Arizona Faces Severe Thunderstorm Threat Today
Phoenix, AZ – Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along the higher terrain areas of Arizona today, with increasing chances for showers and storms in the lower deserts of south-central Arizona late this afternoon and into the evening hours. According to the US National Weather Service in Phoenix, the...
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