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What experts predict for Metro Phoenix construction industry
The Metro Phoenix construction industry has enjoyed an impressive growth streak since the pandemic, with mega-projects underway in the Valley that are changing the economy of the state. AZRE magazine sat down with the following members of the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) to learn more about the state of the market, the impact of these large projects and the major issues facing the industry.
'Shut the frick up!': Altercation between LD14 GOP Chairman and candiate's husband now being investigated by Gilbert police
GILBERT, Ariz. — A candidate running for Legislative District 14 says her husband was defending their family in an altercation with the district's GOP chair Monday night. Video shows the confrontation outside of Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert primarily between Nathan Hunsaker, Lalani Hunsaker's husband, and Andrew Adams, the chairman of LD14's GOP.
How the San Carlos Apache Tribe and U.S. Forest Service are working together to reduce wildfires
The Watch Fire scorched 2,162 acres across the San Carlos Apache Reservation, before it has since been fully contained. This destructive force of nature prompted the tribe to declare a state of emergency last week. It’s considered to be the tribe’s worst fire in three decades, destroying at least 36...
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Hands $1.5M Jackpot to Riverside Player
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, a tribal gambling property in San Manuel, announced that it has handed a $1.5 million jackpot to a lucky visitor. The historic jackpot was hit on July 4, presenting the player with an amazing Independence Day gift. The guest, according to the casino, won $1,517,211...
Sinkhole in Surprise closes road for the weekend
SURPRISE, Ariz. — A waterline break caused a sinkhole in Surprise near Bell Road and the 303 Friday night. Work crews were called to the area around 6:30 p.m. and found the roadway was flooded due to the line break, Sergeant Rick Hernandez with the Surprise Police Department said.
Arizona getting creative to fill school resource officer shortage, but is it working?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —With the start of the new school year upon us, the safety of our students is at the top of our minds. The state is pushing to add more school resource officers or SROs, but as Arizona’s Family Investigates has reported, the police officer shortage has made that challenging.
Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
Banner Health temporarily closes most non-hospital locations as worldwide tech outages impact Valley systems
PHOENIX — A massive global tech issue has disrupted tens of thousands of businesses around the globe, causing flights to be cancelled, 911 systems to go down, healthcare locations to pause service and major media websites to fail. Banner Health announced Friday morning that they were impacted by the...
DPS Remembers Fallen Trooper and Firefighter Alan Hansen
DPS is remembering fallen Trooper and firefighter, 34-year-old Alan Hansen, who was killed on this date in 1973. Hansen died of injuries sustained 2-weeks earlier when a railroad tanker loaded with butane exploded in Kingman. As Hansen pulled up to the scene, he swapped out his DPS uniform for his firefighting gear and was one of the first firefighters on scene. Alan and 10 other Kingman firefighters worked to spray the tanker with water in an attempt to prevent an explosion, but tragically, the railroad tanker exploded. In all, 13 people were killed; 11 of those were Kingman firefighters. An additional 112 people were injured.
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center Opens Grant Applications for Non-Profits to Improve Community Health
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center Announces Opportunity for Non-Profit Organizations to Apply for Grants Improving Community Health. Prescott, June 18 – Yavapai Regional (YRMC) is inviting local non-profit organizations to consider applying for grants that support the delivery of services vital to improving health and well-being, and improving health equity. The application period opens June 17 and runs through August 16, 2024. Successful applicants will be announced in December for projects conducted between March 2025 and February 2026.
FBI: 28-year-old dead after police shooting in Gila River Indian Community
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — The FBI is investigating a police shooting that resulted in the death of a Gila River Indian Community member. Marcus Lewis, 28, died after an officer-involved shooting reported on July 14 within the community. The FBI said the circumstances leading up to the shooting are...
TSMC poised to boost housing market
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is poised to liven up the housing market in four Valley cities, according to one of Arizona’s largest associations of real estate agents. Now that the plant is ramping up hiring, “many new employees are coming from outside Greater Phoenix,” Sheryl Bowden, Phoenix Realtors...
Report: Phoenix Suns Veteran Isaiah Thomas Recently Worked Out for Eastern Conference Powerhouse in Las Vegas Amid Trade Rumors
Isaiah Thomas joined the Phoenix Suns midway through last season. Meanwhile, he is now amid speculation about his future destination as the offseason progresses. Following his brief stint with the Suns, Thomas has captured the attention of various NBA teams looking to bolster their roster. According to Shams Charania of...
On 2nd anniversary of 988 hotline, Arizona advocates hopeful to reach more people
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — 988 is a number that can save a life. The mental health and substance abuse crisis hotline marks its second anniversary this week. Since its inception, the number has been called more than 10 million times by those in need. “The 988 line has positively impacted...
Arizona Facebook User’s Epic Response: ‘Not All Handicaps are Visible’
We've all parked in a busy parking lot and noticed the vehicles in the disabled spot. Sometimes, a person's disabilities are clear. An elderly woman walking with a cane, for example, or a man confined to a wheelchair or a walker. But not all disabilities are that obvious. To the...
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