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Kari Lake fumes at British reporter: ‘You need your head examined’
Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake (R) told a British journalist she thinks the reporter needs her “head examined” after the journalist pressed Lake on her claims the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Reporter Emily Maitlis, one of three hosts of British podcast “The News Agents,” grilled the Arizona Republican on her claims of election fraud…
AZDPS takes on the nation in 'America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest'
PHOENIX — It's time for Arizona's statewide police agency to flex their new line of patrol vehicles and see if the public agrees they're the best-looking ones in the country. The American Association of State Troopers is holding their annual "America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest" and the Arizona Department...
Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Ramp Up Near Prescott, DFFM Launches Granite Oaks Project in Williamson Valley
Strategic wildfire risk reduction is underway in the Williamson Valley, with the Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) spearheading initiatives to keep communities safe from the threat of catastrophic wildfires. The Granite Oaks project, a 263-acre effort, began the week of August 12 and is situated roughly 9 miles northwest of Prescott, near the community of Williamson in Yavapai County. On the agenda is the strategic removal of hazardous fuels on State Trust land, key for community protection. The project's aim is to interrupt the spread of fires and make suppression more manageable by employing heavy-duty masticators to break down and chip vegetation.
Scottsdale Fashion Week announces model casting calls
Scottsdale Fashion Week announced Thursday its model casting calls for the 2024 season. Open casting calls will be held for individuals 18 and older, both male and female, who are interested in the opportunity to earn a spot to walk in this year’s Scottsdale Fashion Week and meet with agents from Ford/Robert Black.
New Townhome Development Planned Near Desert Sky
A new 62-unit townhome development from Zen Investing LLC could soon be coming to the NEC of 81st Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix. In its July 1 meeting, Phoenix City Council approved a planned unit development rezoning request for the 4.02-acre site. The project is referred to as the Zen at McDowell Planned Unit Development in the rezoning request and City approval documents and as Zen at Desert Sky in a June pre-application submitted to Phoenix permitting.
Brittney Griner Used One Word To Describe Playing For Team USA After Son's Birth
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will be heading overseas soon for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. This will mark her third Olympic appearance with Team USA, having previously won gold medals in the last two Olympic events. Right before she heads off to France, Griner made a huge announcement ...
Arizona Secretary of State Tours Pinal County's New Election Center in Florence, Showcases Commitment to Electoral Integrity Ahead of Primaries
In a move to bolster confidence in electoral integrity, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes made a special visit to the newly minted Pinal VOTES building in Florence. The facility, which serves as the new heartbeat of Pinal County's election machinery, had its doors open last month and is now fully operational, aligning its launch with the state's upcoming primary election on July 30. Fontes was guided on this exploratory tour by Recorder Dana Lewis, who highlighted the enhancements designed to beef up security, streamline processes, and usher in an era of greater transparency. For those interested in the intricate details of the Secretary's visit, a video tour is available for public viewing.
Cheryl Miller slams ‘lowball’ WNBA media rights deal worth $2.2 billion: ‘Not enough, not even close’
With the WNBA recently seeing a new media rights deal come to fruition before the current one expires in 2025, the league is set to receive about $2.2 billion, according to The Athletic, over the next 11 years, but a Phoenix Mercury legend is disappointed that the valuation is way too low.
Missing Phoenix woman among 2 bodies found inside car in west Phoenix parking lot
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police have confirmed that a missing woman is among two people who were found shot to death in a west Phoenix parking lot earlier this month. Police believe 25-year-old Doris Aguilar is the victim of homicide. Aguilar went missing on July 1. On Thursday, Arizona’s Family...
3 out-of-town hikers rescued from Camelback Mountain during excessive heat
PHOENIX – Three out-of-town hikers were rescued from Camelback Mountain on Friday after succumbing to the extreme Phoenix heat. The three adults sought help after they were overcome by heat and ran out of water on their way down the Echo Canyon Trail, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
What to do if your flight was disrupted by the Microsoft outage: Airline travel waivers
Technical outages with Microsoft and CrowdStrike impeded airline operations on Thursday night and into Friday, disrupting thousands of flights in Phoenix and nationwide. Numerous airlines at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport reported flight delays and cancellations. ...
Dad claims ‘he was going to get his sick child the medical help he needed, but never did,’ only to leave the ill boy alone for 2 days and find him dead upon returning home
Phoenix, AZ – According to the police officials, the 38-year-old dad, later identified as Gregori, was arrested and later charged with multiple charges, including negIigent homicide and chiId abuse in connection with his child’s death. Police officials said the boy’s body was found decmposing in upright position in the family’s living room. During the investigation process, authorities reportedly discovered that the 9-year-old boy was dead for an xtended period of time because his father never provided the help his child needed.
Krispy Kreme giving away donuts due to global tech outage: Where to get one in Phoenix
Krispy Kreme is offering some sweet relief for the global technology outage: It's giving away free Original Glazed Doughnuts for a limited time. The Microsoft outage, attributed to a faulty update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, caused significant disruptions affecting airlines, banks, health care facilities and public transit systems. CrowdStrike said it was not a security incident or cyberattack, and Microsoft said the underlying cause had been fixed. ...
A 200-mile hydrogen pipeline on the Navajo Nation raises safety, environmental concerns
A proposed hydrogen pipeline that would stretch 200 miles across the Navajo Nation is an environmental threat and a safety concern due to lack of regulations, a Navajo grassroots group argues in an educational campaign about the project. The group, Tó Nizhóní Ání, hosted an informational summit at the Shiprock Chapter to help...
How is the global technology outage impacting services across Phoenix Metro?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hospitals, banks, airlines and other organizations across the globe are wrangling with a widespread technology outage, and the Phoenix area is no different. Services are impacted at several Valley agencies and organizations. Arizona’s Family is tracking the local outages. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The FAA...
Parent who left his child in vehicIe in the famiIy driveway for more than 3 hours to die claims he got ‘dlstracted by playing his gaming consoIe and putting his food away’
Phoenix, AZ – According to the police officials, the 37-year-old dad, Cristopher, was taken into custody last week and later charged with second-degree murder after he reportedly left his child in a hot vehicle and faiIed to check on the girl for more than 3 hours because he was playing video games. During the investigation process, authorities also discovered that the parent reportedly knew that the vehicle’s AC will shut off eventually. Police officials said that messages between the father and the girl’s mother reportedly revealed that the father knew that his vehicle’s AC will turn off after 30 minutes.
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