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Justine Wadsack speeds into scandal by trying to be the victim
Everything about state Sen. Justine Wadsack’s SpeederGate incident is just chef’s-kiss perfect and terribly, terribly wrong as it keeps spooling out. The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police just revoked its endorsement of Wadsack after she was pulled over for speeding (fast enough to face a criminal charge, even) and later started yelping about “political persecution” when she […] The post Justine Wadsack speeds into scandal by trying to be the victim appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Arizona lawmaker loses police endorsement after calling her speeding ticket ‘political persecution’
After an Arizona lawmaker called her speeding ticket “political persecution,” she lost the endorsement of one of the largest law enforcement bodies in the state. Republican state Sen. Justine Wadsack received a speeding ticket in March for going 71 mph in a 35 mph zone. Now, the largest police union in the state is withdrawing […]
Picklemall bounces out of Arizona Mills
It seemed like a great idea when it opened a year ago. Take what might be America’s most popular sport for adults and cater to it while filling some empty mall space. But the seemingly win-win idea bankrolled by a Texas billionaire and pickleball devotee went up in smoke after Picklemall last week announced it is pulling out of Arizona Mills by the end of this month.
Mesa athletic complex focusing on females
The recently renamed Arizona Athletic Grounds has named a leader in college sports its new president who promises to make the East Mesa complex a female-focused sports facility. Meg Stevens had been vice president of Averett University and director of athletics and campus operations for the last 11 years. A...
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger Endorses Conor O'Callaghan
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who served on the January 6th committee, has endorsed Conor O’Callghan in the AZ-01 race to defeat David Schweikert. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724307963/en/ Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Conor O’Callaghan (Graphic: Business Wire)
Arizona father, daughter celebrated reaching summit of Yosemite's Half Dome minutes before the daughter fell to her death
PHOENIX — An Arizona State University student and Valley Lutheran High School graduate died after slipping and falling while hiking up Yosemite's Half Dome with her father earlier this month, according to family members. Grace Rohloff, 20, was an experienced hiker and was ecstatic to secure a permit to...
Letting the ‘Secure Border Act’ go to voters would neuter an AZ Constitutional rule, critics argue
Four immigrant advocacy organizations are urging the Arizona Supreme Court to overrule a lower court judge and block a GOP ballot referral that would give police officers permission to jail migrants, saying that it violates the state’s constitutional requirement to stick to one topic. “Two years ago, this Court held that the Legislature violated the […] The post Letting the ‘Secure Border Act’ go to voters would neuter an AZ Constitutional rule, critics argue appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Annual Back to School Bash is set in Fountain Hills
The end of summer can be bittersweet, but the Town of Fountain Hills Parks & Recreation is making the transition back to school a little more exciting with the annual Back- to-School Bash. ...
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.
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