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Crest Insurance Acquires Benefits Specialist DWA in Arizona
Crest Insurance Group acquired Dan Weinstein and Associates in Scottsdale, Arizona. DWA principal Dan Weinstein, who has more than 20 years of industry experience in the group benefits space, will join Crest along with the DWA staff. DWA is an insurance agency specializing in group benefit insurance. Crest is an...
Gilbert landscaper lucky to be alive after bee attack
GILBERT, Ariz. - A Valley landscaper is lucky to be alive after a killer bee attack. It happened on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at a home in Gilbert. The home is in a community that knows Luis Navarro well. He took the brunt of the bee attack, and doctors say he...
Gin Blossoms to headline new music and food festival in Gilbert
PHOENIX — Late 80’s rock band and Arizona’s own Gin Blossoms will headline the new Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert this fall. The new festival will occur at Gilbert Regional Park on Oct. 12 and will run from 2-9 p.m. Originally from Tempe, the...
Hurricane Hone passes near Hawaii as flash floods prompt rescues in Grand Canyon
Hurricane Hone churned near Hawaii and brought strong winds and heavy rain to the islands. Thousands of people lost power, while flash floods prompted rescues of more than a hundred people from trails inside Arizona’s Grand Canyon. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more.
Storm chances for eastern Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Much drier air has moved into the state, with the lower deserts’ dew points in the 40s. Showers and thunderstorms have developed over eastern Arizona this afternoon and will continue on and off throughout the evening. On Monday afternoon, thunderstorm activity will also focus on...
Jewish War Vets Post 619 remembers founder
The Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 – which draws a number of veterans from across the East Valley, including Ahwatukee – is paying tribute to one of the men who helped to found the organization. Richard Askinazi passed away at age 89 in June. Mr. Askinazi...
What level of UV Index is safe? Protect yourself against skin cancer in AZ
For people who live in a place as sunny as metro Phoenix, the Ultraviolet Index is a crucial tool to help protect against dangerous levels of sun exposure. The UV Index measures the radiation that comes from the sun and is tracked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The higher the UV Index,...
Child, adult found dead in Tempe mobile home fire; 3 others hospitalized
TEMPE, Ariz. - A fire at a Tempe mobile home park late Sunday night left a child and an adult dead, and three others, including another child, in critical condition. The fire broke out on Aug. 25 near Kyrene and Baseline Roads. Tempe firefighters and police responded to the scene...
Slechta: Don't support councilmembers who don't support progress
Skillicorn, Friedel, Toth. It seems every time there is an opportunity to move our town forward, these three vote in lock step a big “no.” I understand that if we are talking
Phoenix nears last year’s record of most days with temps of at least 110 degrees
PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is getting close to last year’s record-breaking total of days with temperatures of 110 degrees of more. Last year, it reached at least 110 degrees on a record 55 days at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which the National Weather Service uses for the city’s official readings.
Two arrested in Clay County drug case
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Two men are now facing federal charges after they sent six pounds of meth through the mail from Phoenix, Arizona to Brazil, Indiana. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, earlier this year, deputies learned of a suspicious package, got a search warrant, and found the drugs. In March, deputies arrested Steven Dotson, 50, of Marion County, Indiana after they determined he was the intended recipient of the drugs.
Tweet Garot expands to Phoenix
DE PERE – Tweet Garot – a mechanical contractor – announces it will be extending its presence to the Southwest with its establishment of a permanent office in Phoenix, Arizona, following the completion of a major project in the area. Brian Smith, a professional in the mechanical...
Ex-Yankees starter is beefing with former agent who cost him millions
One-hundred and thirty-one games into his season and likely playoff-bound, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery still can’t get the sour taste out of his mouth about the offseason. That’s when, fresh off leading the Texas Rangers to the World Series, he had to wait until March 25, days into...
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