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Phoenix country singer Taylor Glasheen set to make Marquee Theatre debut
If you've bellied up to the bar at Phoenix country joints such as The Dirty Drummer or Roosters Country, you may have been fortunate enough to catch a tune by Taylor Glasheen. The young singer/songwriter and guitarist has lived most of her life in Phoenix, but that doesn't stop a twang from creeping into her voice, especially onstage.
Most Influential Women: Ning Duong, Credit Union West
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Ning Duong, senior vice president and chief operating officer for Credit Union West. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
AZ Briefing: Can Kamala Harris win Arizona? Here's what to know; Do delegates have to vote for Biden?; Drop in measles protection in schools
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Facing mounting pressure from Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and quickly endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. As Biden sagged recently in the Arizona polls,...
10 tons of snow, ice bring heat relief to Phoenix Zoo
Here’s a phrase you don’t expect to hear this time of year: snow day. But that’s what the Phoenix Zoo recently celebrated. It’s not a typical sound or sight at the Phoenix Zoo. Four people feed 40 pound bags of ice into a machine that blows out 10 tons of snow.
Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prison
There were times Brittney Griner thought she would never wear a USA Basketball jersey again. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was sitting in a Russian prison in 2022 sentenced to nine years in jail
Phoenix man convicted of assaulting officer, human smuggling south of Tucson
PHOENIX — A 55-year-old Phoenix man was convicted of assaulting a federal officer and human smuggling last week, authorities announced Friday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona pronounced Michael Leroy Witt guilty after a three-day trial in a Tucson court. The presiding jury convicted Witt...
Tucson Turf comes close to reaching Boys 15U NFL Flag Championships title game
Tucson Turf’s 15U boys team representing the Arizona Cardinals came close to playing for the title of the NFL Flag Championships at Canton, Ohio, on Sunday, but receiver Sean Roebuck was ruled by referees to have stepped out of bounds before reaching the end zone as time expired against Metro Select (Saints).
Free Prehistoric Party in July in Apache Junction
Take a trip back in time and discover what the world was like in the prehistoric age July 27 at a free Prehistoric Party at the Apache Junction Multi-generational Center. Activities at the 4-6 ...
Scottsdale candidates continue to drum up support
Fifteen days before the July 30 primary, city, county, state and federal candidates were required to file documents showing how much they have raised. The primary will narrow down the three candidates for mayor and nine hopefuls hunting three Scottsdale City Council seats. Ballots should be mailed by Tuesday, July...
Ahwatukee home sale prices soared in June
Prices are still rising, supply is growing and homes are selling at a quicker rate across the Valley generally, but two of Ahwatukee’s three ZIP codes don’t reflect all three trends, according to data released last week by Phoenix Realtors. While the inventory of re-sale homes and both...
West broiling, burning despite drought relief
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major...
Brad Tursi Schedules Fall Dates As A ‘One Man Band.’
Old Dominion guitarist Brad Tursi sets a solo run for fall in support of his new album “Parallel Love,” which arrived on Friday via Sony Music Nashville. The tour begins in Atlanta on Oct. 3 and hits 18 cities, concluding in Tucson, AZ, on Nov. 7. Tursi rejoins his bandmates at Hondo Rodeo Fest in Phoenix on Nov. 9.
SRP and Aypa Power Announce New Battery Storage System to Help Meet Growing Energy Demand
PHOENIX, Arizona , July 19 -- The Salt River Project. , a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:. have entered into an agreement to provide 250 megawatts (MW) / 1,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of new energy storage to the. Arizona. grid. The Signal Butte energy storage project...
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