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Area fire departments brace for July 4
Though many people in Queen Creek and around the East Valley summarize a fun celebration of Independence Day as “fireworks,” the first part of the word gets the stern attention of local first responders. Firefighters are particularly wary after a wave of wildfires over the last six weeks.
Teen charged in killing of Preston Lord gets bond reduced to $250K. Here's why
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge on Tuesday reduced the million-dollar bond for a teen charged in connection with the fatal group attack on Preston Lord after his lawyer argued he did not take part in the assault, which prosecutors disputed. "He didn't participate in the beating of Mr. Lord,"...
Queen Creek town offices to close July 4 for Independence Day
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will close on Thursday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. Trash and recycling services for zone four will be impacted by the holiday closure. All trash and recycling services in this zone (including bulk trash collection) will be moved back one calendar day. Residents in zone four will need to have their trash and recycling carts curbside by 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5. As a reminder, it can take up to 48 hours for bulk trash to be picked up. For more information on trash and recycling services, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/Trash.
QCFMD: Practice firework safety this Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up this week, it is important to know what types of fireworks are legal within the Town of Queen Creek, when they can be used, how to safely use them, and tips to be QC neighborly. Legal consumer fireworks include ground and hand-held...
LG Energy Solution Delays Second Phase of $5.5 Billion Battery Plant Expansion in Arizona
LG Energy Solution, a South Korean tech heavyweight in the battery manufacturing sphere, has announced a strategic halt in its expansion plan concerning the second phase of its ambitious $5.5 billion battery plant project in Arizona. This interruption will directly affect the rollout of the proposed energy storage system (ESS) battery factory, which forms the second part of the company's industrial foray in Queen Creek, according to a statement obtained by ABC15. The first phase, a cylindrical battery factory for electric vehicles, is continuing as planned with nearby residents optimistic about the expected economic boost.
Here are the spots in metro Phoenix to watch Fourth of July fireworks
PHOENIX — The Fourth of July is nearly here, which means cities and towns across metro Phoenix are preparing for Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. Many municipalities are offering free shows paired with live music and other celebrations for America’s 248th birthday on Thursday. Here’s a list of...
Town’s Independence Day bash at Regional Park
Gilbert’s 4th of July celebration will feature live performances by three bands, food and drink vendors and, of course, a fireworks show. The party runs 4-9:30 p.m. Thursday with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m., weather permitting, at Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Road. General admission is free...
The state of Southern Arizona defense contractors
Last October, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced that the Department of Defense had selected Arizona to pilot a “defense innovation hub” called the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center, or MAC. It would be one of five such centers in the country designed to fast-track collaborations between the DoD and entrepreneurs in the tech defense industry.
Pro-choice advocates set to turn in around 800,000 signatures for Arizona abortion ballot measure
PHOENIX (AP) — Pro-choice advocates are set to deliver petition signatures Wednesday in hopes of getting the abortion rights issue on Arizona’s November general election ballot. Organizers collected about 800,000 signatures and need 383,923 of them to be deemed valid. If that happens, Arizona voters will be asked...
AZ officials caution public to skip setting off fireworks as wildfire risk is high
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management urged residents to put away the fireworks this Fourth of July as wildfire danger remains high. Fireworks have been known to start wildfires and with nearly 8,500 acres of Arizona desert still ablaze the week of July 4th officials will be on high alert.
As Arizona's prison system rolls out a heat relief plan, family members are still worried about cells without air conditioning
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — As Arizona is seeing day after day of triple-digit temps – families are getting more concerned about their loved ones at Perryville women’s prison in Goodyear. Since the I-Team’s Erica Stapleton first exposed the extreme heat inside Perryville last summer, there have been some...
State budget takeaways, trans sports ban emails and facilities trial update
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Educating Arizona!. We hope you'll all have a restful and celebratory Fourth of July, but first, here's the education news you should know:. The Arizona Legislature passed a budget last month that held K-12 funding relatively flat amid a $1.4 billion deficit, with a few key exceptions:
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