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Triple digits temps, low storm chances expected in Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — High temperatures in the Valley today will reach around 105, which is near normal for this time of year. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop in the mountains, especially in eastern and southeastern Arizona. Parts of the mountains will be breezy, with possible gusts between 20 and 30 mph.
Great AZ Puppets to Present HANSEL & GRETEL
"HANSEL & GRETEL" will play the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre from September 5-29. Large, hand-crafted rod puppets tell the traditional tale of a poor brother and sister, a wicked witch, and an amazing, magical gingerbread house with music from Humperdinck's opera. Recommended for ages 5 and up. SHOWTIMES: Thursdays and...
Deandre Ayton trade looks significantly worse for Suns after latest moves
The Phoenix Suns had to move on from Deandre Ayton in the 2023 offseason. It was not one issue, but more a confluence of multiple. The former number-one overall pick was not helping the Suns win a championship, so they moved on. Ayton being back on the trade block and...
Phoenix Indian Center moves to bigger quarters after selling its longtime building
The Phoenix Indian Center, the nation's oldest urban center of its type, moved into new digs Friday, a new building at Central Avenue and Indian School Road, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Indigenous foods and a community gathering. Jolyana Begay-Kroupa, the center's CEO, described moving just a quarter-mile from the old building at North...
Avery johnson explains what makes Devin Booker one of the most misunderstood stars in the NBA: "He’s got a mean streak"
NBA guard Avery Johnson believes Devin Booker is a misunderstood star in the league and claims the Phoenix Suns superstar is extremely tough.
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Faces high-velocity pitching
Walker (oblique) recently began hitting against a high-velocity pitching machine, MLB.com reports. Walker, who was placed on the 10-day injured list July 30, continues to check off boxes during rehab. The process began with running, dry swings, hitting off a tee, then graduated to facing soft-toss pitching. Now, after hitting high-velocity pitches from a machine, Walker's next step is live batting practice.
US Army trains military health personnel at HonorHealth trauma center
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — HonorHealth is helping provide hands-on trauma care for military personnel through life-like simulations. Located at the Osborn Medical Center, the training facility is 15,500- square feet and is equipped with mock rooms to help these personnel complete their training. “If we have a situation where we...
Phoenix Suns' Jusuf Nurkic appears slimmer, and developing 3-point shot in social posts
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic appears to have lost weight, looking healthier and potentially developing a three-point shot for new head coach Mike Budenholzer. Recent videos posted to his Instagram story appear to show the center slimmed down while still maintaining an NBA center frame and body-build. The internet took notice, and the...
Phoenix DJ Chris Villa is bringing Tios & Tias party to the Arizona State Fair
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A Spinning Diana Taurasi Dropped Breathtaking No-Look Dime to Mercury Teammate
The 42-year-old veteran pulled off a vintage stunning pass to start the Mercury's fast break. At 42 years old, Phoenix Mercury veteran Diana Taurasi has still got it. In the second quarter of the Mercury's matchup against the Atlanta Dream on Friday night, Taurasi deflected a pass on defense and tipped it to herself. Trying to push the ball down the floor on a fast break, Taurasi spun around and flung a no-look pass to teammate Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, who caught it on one bounce and laid it in for two points.
Comedy showdown at Cactus Jack’s a big success
The Valley has a new queen of comedy and Ahwatukee comedian and promoter Anthony Solimini thinks he’s on to a good thing. Solomini, a retired international banking executive who became a comic and created HaHaTukee, co-produced a showdown for Valley comedians with Comedy School founder Tony Vicich that brought some of the funniest men and women together for weeks in an elimination competition at Cactus Jack’s Grill at 48th Street and Elliot Road.
Torey Lovullo provides injury updates on Christian Walker and Ketel Marte
In a recent appearance on the Burns and Gambo show, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo shared injury updates on Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Starting with Walker, the slugger has resumed taking batting...
Diana Taurasi Calls Brittney Griner WNBA’s Top Post Player After Victory
Brittney Griner played a key role in the Phoenix Mercury’s narrow 82-80 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Her performance led teammate Diana Taurasi to label her the WNBA’s most dominant post player, emphasizing how Griner's presence in the paint defines their gameplay. Taurasi highlighted how Griner's size and skills complicate defensive strategies, requiring opponents to choose between double-teaming her or allowing her to score one-on-one. Griner scored 22 points on 10-13 shooting, along with 6 rebounds and 4 blocks, bolstering the Mercury's playoff chances as they improve to 16-14 overall.
Choral group for seniors organizing in East Valley
A national nonprofit is organizing a chorale group composed of adults 55 and older that will rehearse through the fall in preparation for a free concert. Encore Creativity for Older Adults is sponsoring the Encore Chorale of Phoenix, which will begin rehearsals for 15 weeks for 90 minutes Tuesday afternoons on Sept. 3 at Horizon Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee.
RELENTLESS BEATS STACKS THE DECK FOR GOLDRUSH: WILD CARD, OCTOBER 04 and 05, 2024
With forty-five days left before Goldrush: Wild Card, the latest incarnation of the Relentless Beats western-tinged festival concept, final touches are being made. Taking place at Phoenix Raceway on October 4 - 5, 2024, the four-of-a-kind hand of previously announced headliners- Alesso, The Chainsmokers, Slander, and Black Tiger Sex Machine - The Anime Show were joined by Ganja White Night for a royal flush of talent. The deck was stacked further when the Southwest's most prolific independent promoter added nearly twenty additional artists. Goldrush: Wild Card artists include &Friends (new); AC Slater; Acraze b2b Noizu; Alix Perez (new); Anatta (new); Andruss (new); Audien; Blossom; Deathpact; DJ Pauly D (new); Halogenix; Heyz; Hvdes; Inzo b2b Mersiv; Jackie Hollander (new); Mall Grab; Matt Sassari (new); MitiS; Monty b2b Two Swords fka Hyroglifics (new); Nikademis; OG Nixin; Omnom; Pola & Bryson (new); Ray Volpe; San Holo (DJ set) (new); San Pacho (new); Sanzu (new); Shermanology; Sound Rush (new); Sullivan King; Timmy Trumpet; Walker & Royce; YDG; Arietta (new); Guestli$t b2b Chiief (new); Hotsauce (new), Nealson (new).
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