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Mesa family says rechargeable battery started a fire that burned their home
MESA, Ariz. — What began as a typical weekday night relaxing on the couch for a family in Mesa, ended when firefighters hosed down flames in their home. "I was hanging out with my best friend on the couch. Her and her son were over hanging out with us," Alexis Allen said.
West Valley schools evolve to build the workforce of the future
In case you missed it, the best high school in the country is in the West Valley. Out of nearly 25,000 school assessed by U.S. News & World Report for its 2024 rankings, BASIS Peoria, which opened in 2011 and serves middle school and high school students, was ranked No. 1 in the nation.
Scottsdale hosts Native political leadership summit ahead of November elections
This week, more than 500 Indigenous leaders, activists, organizers, allies and political candidates for local, state and federal races, met for the Native Power Building Summit in Scottsdale. “Land, Culture, Democracy” was this year's theme, and focused on fighting for Indigenous futures. Tuesday’s daylong gathering was hosted by...
Rock ’n’ Roll Megastar Sammy Hagar Set to Auction One-of-One 2015 LaFerrari During the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is gearing up for an unforgettable 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction featuring an eclectic docket headlined by Rock ’n’ Roll megastar Sammy Hagar’s one-of-one 2015 LaFerrari. Barrett-Jackson will hold a second auction in Scottsdale this year. The 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, will be held Oct. 10-13, 2024, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Hagar’s Ferrari will cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block on Saturday, Oct. 12. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723678513/en/ The Barrett-Jackson 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction will feature an eclectic docket headlined by Rock ’n’ Roll megastar Sammy Hagar’s one-of-one 2015 LaFerrari. (Photo: Business Wire)
Johnson brings winning culture to Mountain Ridge
During Andy Johnson’s 16 years as an assistant coach at Saguaro High School, he had the chance to help build a perennial high school football powerhouse. After 12 state championships at an elite program, Johnson wants to bring the lessons he learned to Mountain Ridge High School. “I was...
Scottsdale’s Saguaro High Baseball Player Makes Atlanta Braves
Entering the 2024 MLB draft, Saguaro High School’s Cam Caminiti was a top name on the radar of many teams. The 17-year-old proved his dominance as a senior and earned the right to have his name called Sunday in the first round, where he was selected 24th overall by the Atlanta Braves.
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 and rescue 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...
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. ...
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