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Kingman Receives Rural Business Development Grant Award
On July 9, 2024, the City of Kingman was awarded a USDA Rural Business Development Grant to conduct an Event Center Feasibility Study and update the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The total award is $110,000, with $88,000 provided by the grant and a 20% matching contribution of $22,000 from the...
Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department Hosts Promotion Ceremony
The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department (QCFMD) hosted a promotion ceremony for employees promoted since July 1, 2023. In the last fiscal year, 25 employees were promoted. “This ceremonial promotional ceremony recognizes the dedication and commitment of our membership,” shared QCFMD Chief Vance Gray. “Many of these individuals...
The latest on the Circle Fire, which has burned 2,800 acres southwest of Kearny
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — Fire crews are in Pinal County battling the Circle Fire, which is burning southwest of the town of Kearny, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. DFFM said the Circle Fire has burned 2,800 acres in an area 14 miles southwest of...
Free Prehistoric Party in July in Apache Junction
Take a trip back in time and discover what the world was like in the prehistoric age July 27 at a free Prehistoric Party at the Apache Junction Multi-generational Center. Activities at the 4-6 ...
AZ Briefing: Can Kamala Harris win Arizona? Here's what to know; Do delegates have to vote for Biden?; Drop in measles protection in schools
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Facing mounting pressure from Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and quickly endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. As Biden sagged recently in the Arizona polls,...
Salt & Straw ice cream company to open 1st Arizona store in Gilbert
The East Valley will have a new spot to cool off when Portland-based Salt & Straw opens their first stop in Gilbert on Friday. The company has been planning this opening for the last several years. “We draw a big, just group of people from all different walks of lives...
Proposed fee increase for Arizona Strip would give recreation areas a needed facelift
ST. GEORGE — While more people than ever are frequenting camping resources on the Arizona Strip, user fees have remained unchanged for over 25 years. However, in recent months, the Bureau of Land Management has been gathering public input to determine whether this needs to change. The Arizona Strip...
Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for July 20, 2024
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play. ...
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