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Cubs' late comeback sinks Diamondbacks, spoils Brandon Pfaadt's strong outing
CHICAGO — This time last year, Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt had made six career starts in the majors. He owned a 9.82 ERA. He had been touted as a high-probability mid-rotation starter. He had looked nothing like one. It was almost exactly a year ago that Pfaadt’s turnaround in the majors began, one that continued on Sunday afternoon, when he turned in seven shutout innings and outdueled Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga at a picturesque Wrigley Field. ...
Sentencing date set for Phoenix man convicted in assault of Border Patrol agent
Michael Leroy Witt of Phoenix will be sentenced Oct. 8 after being convicted this month of several charges, including assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent. The 55-year-old was found guilty by a ...
Elderly man dies after being pulled from backyard pool in Ahwatukee
PHOENIX — An elderly man is dead after he was pulled from a backyard pool in Ahwatukee, the city's fire department said. Phoenix firefighters were dispatched to the area of 48th Street and Elliot Road for reports of a drowning. When crews arrived, they found an elderly man who was pulled out of a backyard pool by his family, unconscious and not breathing.
Goodyear celebrates industrial development with groundbreaking
The City of Goodyear celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony June 24 of industrial development Formation Park 10, located at the corner of Bullard Avenue and Celebrate Life Way. Representatives from ...
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 14, Arizona State
Bobby Hurley, who hasn't won an NCAA tournament game in nine seasons at Arizona State, and who has had three losing seasons in the last four, desperately needs his current club to come through in a major way. If that is to happen, the Sun Devils will have to overachieve in their first season in the nasty Big XII. It's a mighty tall order, to say the least.
Phoenix Police Department Incorporates Robotic Dog Spot into Special Assignments Unit
The Phoenix Police Department has taken a step towards modernizing its force with a new, non-human recruit – Spot, the robot dog. This mechanical canine has been designated to the department's Special Assignments Unit (SAU) to aid in solving various tactical situations such as high-risk apprehensions and hostage crises. Spot offers Phoenix's finest abilities beyond human capabilities, its design modeled after a dog, able to navigate challenging terrains and perform sophisticated tasks, as seen in a press release.
Judge dismisses Scottsdale sales tax ballot suit
Late Friday, July 19, a county judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging a proposed Scottsdale sales tax. The previous day, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Gordon heard oral arguments from attorneys representing the city and the Goldwater Institute. Gordon then ruled, “granting the city’s motion to dismiss” the lawsuit....
PV Neighborhood Services Director Named to ICC Code Enforcement Officer EDC
The International Code Council (ICC) has appointed Prescott Valley’s Neighborhood Services Director Stephanie J. Robinson to the Code Enforcement Officer Exam Development Committee, effective through December, 2027. The ICC certification program is the nation’s pre-eminent professional credential for code administrators. The ICC is the leading global source of...
Friends of MCAS and Jordan’s Way team up to raise nearly $10,000 for shelter animals
KINGMAN — Dogs were treated, participants were pied, and nearly $10,000 was raised for local shelter animals on Monday when Friends of Mohave County Animal Shelter teamed up with Jordan’s Way to host a three-hour Facebook Live Fundraiser. Shelter staff, volunteers, and representatives from Petco, PetSmart, and Feral Cat Warriors all joined in on the fun – and so did the dogs.
'Plenty of time' to replace Biden on Arizona's November ballot, secretary of state says
Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly listed the dates of the Democratic National Convention. Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race has opened widespread speculation as to who will be the Democratic ticket at the top of Arizona's Nov. 5 ballot. ...
Most Influential Women: Rumpa Dey, AECOM
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Rumpa Dey, associate vice president at AECOM. 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.
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