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Comedy showdown at Cactus Jack’s a big success
The Valley has a new queen of comedy and Ahwatukee comedian and promoter Anthony Solimini thinks he’s on to a good thing. Solomini, a retired international banking executive who became a comic and created HaHaTukee, co-produced a showdown for Valley comedians with Comedy School founder Tony Vicich that brought some of the funniest men and women together for weeks in an elimination competition at Cactus Jack’s Grill at 48th Street and Elliot Road.
Peoria Non-Field Turf Removal Project To Conserve Water at City Parks
In response to the ongoing drought challenge across the Southwest, Peoria Parks and Recreation is launching a new Turf Reduction Water Conservation program. Starting this week, the city will be removing non-programmable turf in 18 city parks and replacing it with desert landscaping. Playing fields are not part of this project.
Body of woman swept away by flood waters in Grand Canyon found
The body of a woman who went missing after being swept away by flash flooding in the Grand Canyon last week has been found, the park said in a statement Sunday. "Chenoa Nickerson, 33, from Gilbert, Arizona, was discovered by a commercial river trip near river mile 176 in the Colorado River," Grand Canyon National Park said. Park Rangers retrieved the body and it was then taken to the rim of the canyon by helicopter before being transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner, the park said.Nickerson was swept into the Havasu Creek by flooding that hit that area of the...
Storm chances for eastern Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Much drier air has moved into the state, with the lower deserts’ dew points in the 40s. Showers and thunderstorms have developed over eastern Arizona this afternoon and will continue on and off throughout the evening. On Monday afternoon, thunderstorm activity will also focus on...
Friday Night Fever 2024 season preview: Coaches speak after taking new jobs this offseason
PHOENIX — The 35th season of Arizona's No. 1 and longest-running high school football show, Friday Night Fever, has arrived and that means it is time to begin a 15-week marathon to see who will be crowned the as the top high school football team in Arizona by winning the 2024 Open Division championship and to see who will be raising golden football at the champions of 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A.
Arizona high school football: Week 1 scores, schedules
Here are schedules and final scores from high school football games across Arizona from Week 1 (Aug. 22-24). Scores are updated as they become available. Week 1 Arizona high school football schedule, scores Thursday games ...
Strip mall plan divides Tempe neighbors
Just off Warner Road, on either side from Rural Road east to McClintock Drive, are upscale homes on large lots. The homeowners for years have lamented they don’t have enough neighborhood gathering spots within a short walk or an easy bike ride – like folks in downtown Tempe have.
Surprise boy facing weeks of recovery following hit-and-run crash
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Police in Surprise are searching for the suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run incident Friday night that left a boy injured. 12-year-old Bridger Benner was riding his bicycle home from playing basketball at around 6:00 p.m. when he was hit by a car at the corner of 175th Avenue and Paradise. Bridger's father said he flew 20 feet in the air, and landed in a median.
Grand Canyon U Baseball Stars Shine this Summer Ahead of New Season
The Grand Canyon University (GCU) baseball program is gearing up for the new school year after a successful Division I postseason, including two top-25 wins. Following summer ball, players showcased impressive performances, particularly pitchers Brock Toney and Garrett Ahern, both being named all-stars. As the team unites next week, anticipation builds for the upcoming 2025 season, with returning players and newcomers ready to contribute to the program's growth.
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