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Marie Platowski-Beals Named Arizona State Star by SBDC Network
Has been selected as this year's Arizona State Star by the SBDC Network!. The State Star Award is given to only one person from each state every year. Selected by a formal committee comprised of network leadership and peers, State Stars are "chosen by their SBDC networks, are among the best of the best — those who demonstrate exemplary performance, make significant contributions to their networks, and are deeply committed to the success of America’s small businesses."
As Temps Soar, Federal Funds for Low-Income Families Appear to Shortchange Hottest States
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) covers less than 8 percent of low-income residents’ heating and cooling costs in Texas. That’s compared to nearly 23 percent in northern states. Martha Pskowski & Jenaye Johnson | Inside Climate News. In San Elizario, Texas, tucked between cotton fields...
Three Gilbert students earn national recognition in career and technical education
Three career and technical education students from Gilbert were recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta last month. They were among more than 6,000 students who competed at the ...
Beloved downtown beer bar 'devastated to leave the community.' How to visit one last time
The Wayward Taphouse located on the corner of Grand and 11th avenues is closing in September after four years. Owners Tyler Goolie and Hilda Cardenas worked at Wren House Brewing Company until branching off to open their own shop in late 2020. The bar's patio is part of a cluster of cottages that house businesses including Novel Ice Cream and Remix coffee and sandwich shop. ...
Free diapers, school supplies, haircuts and food boxes at July 27 event in Scottsdale
On Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) will provide free diapers, baby wipes, school supplies, wellness kits, food boxes, haircuts and other essentials at its Community Care Day event. The event will take place at the NOAH Cholla Health Center, located...
Record heat in Phoenix: 'It’s hotter than it’s ever been,' 92-year-old says
Heat envelops our lives in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. How does it define us? Average July temperatures in the 1920s were between 89.3 and 92.7 degrees in Phoenix's urban environments, data from the National Weather Service show. In the past 10 years, that average has not dipped below 94.7 and hit a new high of 102.7 degrees in 2023. ...
Woman seriously injured after being hit by suspected drunk driver in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is badly injured after being hit by a suspected drunk driver overnight in Phoenix. Phoenix police said officers responded to the crash around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday near 28th Avenue and McDowell Road. Officers found the woman on the ground with a vehicle stopped nearby.
Man hospitalized after shooting incident in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man is recovering in the hospital Monday after a shooting incident in Phoenix, the city's police department said. According to Phoenix police, officers responded to a domestic violence call near 11th and Portland streets Sunday around 10:15 p.m. As officers arrived on scene, they found a man outside an apartment holding a gun.
Man dead after being hit by Valley Metro bus in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are investigating a crash involving a Valley Metro bus that left a man dead Tuesday morning in downtown Phoenix. The crash happened around midnight near Central Avenue and Van Buren Street. Police confirmed the man was seriously injured after being hit by a Valley Metro...
ASU has thousands of cameras on campus. Police say they keep students safe.
PHOENIX — The new academic school year is set to begin in two weeks for Arizona State University students. One resource ASU Police use to keep campus safe this year will be more than 3,000 cameras. On any ASU campus, cameras are everywhere. "Our goal is not to spy...
Man pleads guilty to murder in deadly wrong-way DUI crash
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — A Peoria man pleaded guilty to murder in a deadly wrong-way crash that killed a woman and injured her daughter. According to the Pinal County Attorney's office, Adam Parker, 38, pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder, a Class 1 Felony; and Aggravated Assault, a Class 2 Felony Monday.
Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'
In Arizona, cases of valley fever — a disease spread by a fungus that lives in the dirt — have more than doubled in the past year, Arizona's 12News reported. The spike in cases may be related to conditions brought about by the ongoing overheating of our planet, officials said.
Dream Finders Homes Expands to Phoenix, Acquires 300 Lots in Strategic Market Move
Dream Finders Homes Inc., a Florida-based homebuilder, has announced its first foray into the Arizona market with the acquisition of around 300 lots, a move that diversifies its geographical footprint and caters to the burgeoning demand for homes in the Phoenix metro area, according to ABC15. The two significant purchases—on...
Phoenix leads the nation in active industrial development
After delivering over 10 million square feet of industrial product last quarter, Phoenix continues to be a hotspot for industrial development and currently ranks first in the U.S. for active projects with 37 million square feet currently underway, as highlighted in LGE Design Build’s Q3 Construction Delivery Outlook report released today.
Man Hospitalized After Phoenix Domestic Dispute Escalates to Shooting, Kansas City Crime Scene Reveals Critically Injured Victim
In Phoenix, a situation that began as a dispute between family members crescendoed into violence late Sunday night, resulting in one man being whisked to the hospital with gunshot wounds. As detailed by 12 News, the incident was a direct progeny of a domestic dispute. The situation escalated when police found the man, identified as Mario Casteneda, gripping a firearm outside of an apartment building. Following police orders, Casteneda reportedly relinquished the gun and was detained at the scene.
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