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Not too late to trim trees as Monsoon storms roll in
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s been a wild week across Arizona, with heavy wind and rain causing a lot of damage. And there’s more to come. A lot of homeowners are now scrambling to trim back their trees before the next storm rolls in. Mark Ryan is President...
Human remains found by hiker on South Mountain
PHOENIX — A hiker found human remains while on South Mountain Saturday morning, officials with the Phoenix Police Department said. Police received a call from a park ranger just before 10 a.m. who said the hiker found what they thought were human remains. Officers responded and were able to confirm the remains were human.
Tempe police arrest man for trespassing who had previously been feeding homeless in parks
TEMPE, Ariz. — A man who fed people experiencing homelessness at Tempe parks was arrested Friday for trespassing, according to the Tempe Police Department. Austin Davis received numerous warnings and citations for trespassing at Moeur Park, the first on July 1 for being in the park after hours and being "verbally aggressive" with park rangers. Davis was banned from the park for 30 days after receiving the trespassing citations, police said.
Diamondbacks designate hard-throwing righty for assignment
The Diamondbacks announced they’ve designated Thyago Vieira for assignment. The move opens a spot in the bullpen for newly acquired southpaw A.J. Puk, who has reported to the team. The transaction drops Arizona’s 40-man roster tally to 39. Vieira has spent the past two months in the desert....
Zac Gallen praises Diamondbacks’ trade moves: “It reaffirms our efforts”
The actions of a team’s front office at the trade deadline can reveal a lot about their confidence in the roster. When a team is a buyer, it indicates faith in their current players; when they sell, it suggests doubt. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to...
Druw Jones jumps in Keith Law’s top 60 MLB prospects list
The Arizona Diamondbacks farm system continues to draw attention as two of their top prospects, Druw Jones and Jordan Lawlar, have been highlighted in Keith Law’s recent top prospect rankings. The new list, published after the draft, has Jones moving from No. 41 to No. 28 while Lawlar remained stagnant at No. 4.
WNBA Superstar's Reaction To Meeting LeBron James At Olympics Speaks Volumes
Kahleah Copper met LeBron James during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, and the Phoenix Mercury guard was seemingly in awe of being with the Los Angeles Lakers star. Copper was on the Team USA boat, representing the women's basketball national team. She pulled out her phone and turned the ...
The College set to launch 15 new degree programs
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is launching 15 new academic programs in fall 2024. Nine of those programs will include online formats, expanding learning opportunities for students across the country. Ara Austin, senior director of online engagement and strategic initiatives and a clinical associate...
Phoenix Braces for Blistering Week Ahead as Temperatures Climb Past 100 Degrees
Residents in Phoenix, AZ can expect a continuation of this summer's scorching heat, with temperatures forecasted to soar past the century mark throughout the upcoming week. According to the National Weather Service, today's high is expected to reach a blistering 108 degrees, intensifying to an even more oppressive 111 degrees by midweek. Southeast winds breezing at 5 to 10 mph are predicted to become westerly in the afternoon.
Scottsdale nonprofit names new director
Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services has promoted its director of operations to executive director of the nonprofit, which normally identifies itself as STARS. Claudia Chavez has held a variety of roles since she joined the organization in 2011 and the board in a release said that in that time, “she gained a profound understanding of the organization’s programs and their incredible impact on participants, their families, and the community.
The Shops at Gainey Ranch add two new restaurants
The Shops at Gainey Ranch, nestled along the north side of Doubletree Ranch Road, has completed renovations on the 30,591 square foot shopping center featuring a new light-colored exterior, black awnings and ironwork, and refreshed signage. In addition, the new Corso Italia Restaurant & Market and el Carbón Mexican Eatery are now open.
Valley native turned Broadway star returns home for 2-night concert at ASU
Nick Cartell, an ASU graduate, is playing the lead role in the Broadway show Les Misérables. Cartell is from Scottsdale, Arizona and is about to release his new album, “A Thousand Spotlights.” In celebration, he is returning home for a two-night concert at ASU Kerr Cultural Center.
206 acres of land in Avondale sells for $247 million
In one of the biggest commercial real estate deals of the year, QTS Data Centers acquired 206.08 acres of land in Avondale for $246,866,895, according to Vizzda. The sellers were Terry Klinger and Grand View Dairy. The sale breaks down to $1,198,014.82 per acre. The land is part of the...
Joc Pederson homers for 2nd straight game, helps the Diamondbacks beat the Pirates 4-3
PHOENIX (AP) — Joc Pederson hit a solo homer, Zac Gallen navigated six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Friday night. The D-backs have won three straight games and nine of 12. Down 3-1 heading into the sixth, Arizona responded with...
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