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Scottsdale is the No. 6 most affordable city in the U.S. for remote workers
Scottsdale is one of the most affordable cities in the country for people who work from home, according to a report from CoworkingCafe. In addition to Scottsdale’s ample public coworking spaces — the city has 12 spaces for every 100,000 residents — nearly one-third of the city’s workforce is remote, indicating a strong remote work culture. Furthermore, the job market is thriving, with an unemployment rate of only 2.6%.
Police in Scottsdale, AZ will start using drones as first responders
Police departments across Arizona plan to implement the use of drones as part of its first responders to emergency situations. Scottsdale’s police department will be the first in the state to use a special fleet of drones that can be sent to potential crime scenes and emergencies by special detection cameras.
Maricopa County Community College District receives $1 million grant for construction trades
PHOENIX – The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has received a $1 million grant to aid in supporting construction trade programs at three of its colleges. The grant money will support construction programs at Mesa Community College (MCC), Rio Salado College (RSC) and South Mountain Community College (SMCC).
Arson suspect arrested for Arizona wildfire that destroyed 21 homes
SAN CARLOS, Ariz. — A 22-year-old San Carlos Apache Tribe member has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Watch Fire, which destroyed several homes and burned hundreds of acres in eastern Arizona. Keanu Dude was arrested on July 23 for allegedly being involved in starting the wildfire. “It...
Crews search for missing worker after Phoenix warehouse partial roof collapse
At least one worker remains unaccounted for after a partial roof collapse overnight at a large commercial building in west Phoenix, according to local authorities. Firefighters began a search operation for a man around 4 a.m. Thursday after a microburst hit around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and lifted the roof off of Freeport Logistics...
Kenny Chesney’s Phoenix show pushed back a day by thunderstorms
PHOENIX – Local fans of Kenny Chesney will have to wait an extra day to see the country superstar after his outdoor Phoenix show was postponed by thunderstorms Wednesday night. The storms produced lightning and strong wind gusts, with microbursts up to 70 mph, according to the National Weather...
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...
ADOT contest open until July 29 for new round of clever highway messages
The Arizona Department of Transportation sought the public's help writing creative traffic messages for use on electronic highway signs that guided drivers statewide. ADOT will accept the unique messages, that fit as three lines and are 18 characters long, through July 29, according to a news release from the transportation agency. ...
Eagle lands on Arizona police car seeking help in the heat. Watch the video
Arizona's summer heat is brutal, even for the state's native wildlife. A sergeant with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office was working an off-duty road construction assignment when he noticed a bird in distress resting under his patrol vehicle, officials said in a Facebook post. The sergeant and a deputy were able to safely...
Where Harris stands against Trump in the battleground states that will decide the election
Democrats have new hope now that President Biden has stepped aside from his reelection campaign and Vice President Harris has the nomination within her grasp. But the road to victory in November is still tough. In the nationwide polling average maintained by The Hill and Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), former President Trump leads Harris by…
Silver Alert issued for 59-year-old Phoenix woman
PHOENIX — Authorities issued a silver alert for a 59-year-old woman who went missing in Phoenix on Wednesday morning. The Phoenix Police Department said Sherry Wilson was last seen at about 10:30 a.m. near 10th Street and Jefferson Street. She was reportedly walking away from a medical clinic when...
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