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Schools comes full circle for 2 GPS principals
As students come back to the classroom this Tuesday at Gilbert Public Schools, it is a true homecoming for two of the district’s new school principals. Chip Pettit, the incoming principal at Patterson Elementary and Brian Lockwood, his counterpart at Greenfield Elementary, both share the distinction of being alumni of the school district.
West broiling, burning despite drought relief
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major...
Crypto, GOP spending in Arizona Dem primary irks Latinos
A Democratic House primary in Arizona is attracting attention from GOP donors and a super PAC funded by cryptocurrency industry leaders, who are throwing their weight behind one side. Former state Sen. Raquel Terán (D), Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari and physician Duane Wooten are running to replace Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), who is running for…
ASU has thousands of cameras on campus. Police say they keep students safe.
PHOENIX — The new academic school year is set to begin in two weeks for Arizona State University students. One resource ASU Police use to keep campus safe this year will be more than 3,000 cameras. On any ASU campus, cameras are everywhere. "Our goal is not to spy...
Fatal fatigue: Loophole allows specific truckers to drive beyond time limits
PHOENIX - Fatigue on the freeway is leading to deadly driving. It’s an epidemic in the trucking industry, causing crashes and sometimes, costing lives. FOX 10 Investigates looked into how drivers in a certain sector are more prone to be overworked and under-rested. Several killed in 2021 crash. It...
Tempe's Picklemall Shutters Doors After Abrupt Lease Termination by Arizona Mills Mall Owner
The whack of pickleball paddles against plastic balls will soon cease echoing through The Picklemall in Tempe as the indoor facility shuts down less than a year after its grand opening. The 104,000-square-foot venue, which was situated in the erstwhile home of a large home goods store at Arizona Mills Mall, has been compelled to quickly clear the premises after an unexpected lease termination by the mall’s owner, Simon Property Group. This surprising turn of events was first broken by Axios.
Police investigating after woman found dead at Glendale construction site
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead at a Glendale construction site on Monday morning. According to Glendale police, officers were called to reports of a dead body in the area of 75th and Northern avenues around 9 a.m. Police confirmed that a...
Mesa Arts Center's One Street Over Project Concludes
Mesa Arts Center unveiled the results from its large-scale community engagement project, “One Street Over,” a six-month public art project conducted in the Whitman Neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona. With support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Mesa, Mesa Public Schools, Rail CDC, and more,...
ASU men’s golfer Wenyi Ding continues remarkable year, wins 118th Southern Amateur Championship
ASU men’s golfer Wenyi Ding pieced together arguably the best freshman season in Sun Devil Athletics history, and he has continued that momentum on a much larger stage. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. This past weekend, Ding was the champion of the 118th Southern...
BlackWolf Rideshare Expansion into Phoenix Halted Due to Regulatory Compliance Issues
A new player in the rideshare game, BlackWolf, known for its unique feature of offering rides with armed drivers, recently announced its expansion into Phoenix. Founded in Atlanta, BlackWolf has stirred the pot with its concept of increased security during rides by hiring drivers who boast backgrounds in military, law enforcement, or private security. The service touts a rigorous vetting process for these drivers, with a stipulation of at least four years' experience in their previous professions, as noted on the company's website.
Vols Earn 2024 ITA Division I Academic Awards
TEMPE, Ariz. – Following a dual season in which the men's tennis team reached the 25-win mark and made the NCAA quarterfinals for the third time in the last four campaigns, the Vols were honored for their efforts in the classroom Monday by the ITA. With four Vols being named ITA Scholar-Athletes, Tennessee also garnered ITA All-Academic Team status, posting a collective GPA of 3.37 during the 2023-24 academic year. The individuals who earned ITA Scholar-Athlete honors were Angel Diaz , Younes Lalami , Johannus Monday and James Newton . To be eligible for ITA Scholar-Athlete status, these student-athletes...
Mesa Leadership Training and Development names new board of directors
The Mesa Leadership Training and Development program is announcing new leadership within its board of directors. They will lead the organization in its mission to educate and train potential leaders ...
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