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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...
After 3 months in downtown Phoenix, The Pairing Room has closed
The Pairing Room, the restaurant and bar that succeeded The Larder + The Delta in the downtown Phoenix space on Portland Street, has closed after three months in business. “Thank you to everyone for your support but for now The Pairing Room will remain permanently closed,” read a post made on Thursday on the restaurant’s Instagram page.
Diamondbacks make addition ahead of trade deadline
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a move on Thursday to fortify their bullpen. The Diamondbacks acquired relief pitcher A.J. Puk in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Arizona is sending Andrew Pintar and Deyvison De Los Santos back to Miami as part of the deal. Puk is 4-8 with a 4.30 ERA this season, but his... The post Diamondbacks make addition ahead of trade deadline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Power outages from monsoon storms leave workers scrambling to restore power
PHOENIX - Thousands of Phoenicians were in the dark after a storm ripped through their south-side neighborhoods, knocking out power for hours. APS workers have their hands full untangling and fixing wires and poles. The heat isn’t helping either, as families are left without air conditioning in the sweltering temperatures....
Arizona man sentenced in Jan. 6 riot remaining in prison during appeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AZFamily) — Edward Vallejo, a Phoenix man who is serving three years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack, lost an effort to get released pending an appeal in his case. Vallejo oversaw a “Quick Reaction Force” at a Virginia hotel that was...
Here's how much rain fell across the Valley last night
PHOENIX — Powerful monsoon thunderstorms swept through parts of the Valley Wednesday night, leaving behind a fair amount of moisture. Maricopa County's rainfall data shows the areas of Litchfield Park, north Glendale and south Phoenix received some of the most rainfall during Wednesday's storms. Meanwhile, parts of Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert reported little or no rainfall last night, according to the county's data.
His brother was murdered. Now he worries the killer may get parole
In the early morning of Nov. 3, 1996, Howard Levey sat in his car outside Clarendon Elementary in Central Phoenix, waiting for a pickup basketball game to begin. As the 40-year-old read the newspaper, Eduardo Granados shot him twice, stealing Levey’s car and leaving him dead on the side of the road.
Phoenix teen located 1 month after she disappeared
PHOENIX — A teenage girl who was reported missing last month in Phoenix has been found. Jessica Holtzinger, 13, had been missing since June 18 after she left her home in Phoenix and didn't return. The girl's family had been regularly handing out flyers and organizing searches for the...
Seven new tenants announced for PV
RED Development recently announced that the first phase of retail tenants is nearing 100% leased at PV, the highly anticipated redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, ahead of its grand opening this fall. This includes the addition of seven new tenants, including first-to-market restaurants, upscale salons and a medical...
Downtown Phoenix bar is a gem for tequila enthusiasts
Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix at 1st Avenue and Roosevelt, Barcoa Agaveria is a destination for those who appreciate the rich heritage and diverse flavors of agave spirits. “On the ground floor, we have the cantina. That’s a more casual vibe, affordable classic cocktails. And down in the basement, that’s a sexy lounge. That’s craft cocktails, flights of spirits,” said co-owner David Tyda. The cantina shares a space with a Latino and Indigenous art studio and gallery.
Lightning-caused wildfire closes north Scottsdale preserve
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Crews are working to extinguish a wildfire near north Scottsdale that was caused by a lightning strike Wednesday night. The Ricky Fire is currently burning about 10 acres in the northern portion of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, near Granite Mountain Trailhead. It’s near the burn scars of the recent Boulder View and Wildcat fires.
Arizona Diamondbacks steal series from Kansas City Royals behind 5-run ninth inning
Arizona Diamondbacks Gabriel Moreno and Ketel Marte keyed a five-run ninth-inning rally against Kansas City Royals closer James McArthur to snare an 8-6 victory and steal the series against the Royals Wednesday night. Marte hit a home run in all three games in Kansas City, bringing his season total to 22. The ninth-inning rally...
Protests oustide Sen. Mark Kelly's office planned in Phoenix for meeting with Netanyahu
PHOENIX - A protest was planned for July 24 outside the office of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) against his visit with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Kelly has been at or near the top of potential Vice Presidential candidates for Kamala Harris, the presumed Democratic nominee for President. According...
Outside money is pouring into the CD3 race — and it’s causing finger pointing among the candidates
Primary Election day is nearly upon us and, now, campaign finance reports are giving us a sense of where the money is going — and who’s behind it. That’s drawing a lot of attention in at least one Democratic primary that’s becoming more contentious by the day. In CD3 — which includes most of south Phoenix, west Phoenix and downtown — there are two major candidates left duking it out after a crowded start to the race.
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