Tonto Basin
LATEST NEWS
After years of code violations that forced deputies to shut down some weddings, this Valley venue is facing legal action
NEW RIVER, Ariz. — It was supposed to be the best night of a newlywed couple's lives. Instead, the bride, Holliann Tran, was left in tears. Back in November 2022, she and her husband had just finished their first dance surrounded by family and friends at Wrangler's Roost in New River — a self-advertised resort and venue that hosts weddings. The problem is, that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said they aren't zoned to host these events.
Navy admiral who grew up in Tempe retires
A high-ranking U.S. naval officer who grew up in Tempe after emigrating with her parents and siblings from Mexico, has retired after 32 years of service to the nation. Rear Adm. Maria L. “Lore” Aguayo retired following a successful tour as commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Atlantic, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Green Bay Packaging buys 80 acres of land in Casa Grande
Green Bay Packaging (GBP) announced the completion of its land acquisition in in Casa Grande near Phoenix, Arizona. The approximately 80-acre parcel purchased by GBP is located at the NEC/SEC of Bianco and Kortsen Roads in Casa Grande. The transaction was facilitated by Kirk McCarville, CCIM, and Trey Davis with...
A New Chapter for First Choice Lumber and the Globe Community
In December 2022, Dustin Byars, along with his business partner Brian Kay, purchased the Pinal Lumber store, a cornerstone of the Globe-Miami community for more than 40 years. Naming it First Choice Lumber, the duo set out with a clear vision: to revitalize the store and strengthen its ties with the community.
Free Apache Junction September Concert in the Park features 'That Band'
The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department's free September Concert in the Park will feature "That Band" playing classic rock and blues hits. The concert is 6:30-8 ...
Surprise graduates grab gold in Atlanta
Recent Shadow Ridge High School graduates Hunter Conditt and Rydon Inthasak had the opportunity to compete against fellow high school animators over the summer during the 2024 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Their 30-second animation won them the National Championship, complete with gold medals. Shadow Ridge Career and...
Surprise prepares to Buckle up for new Prasada business
The Prasada area has another clothing option with the official ribbon cutting on Buckle on Aug. 14. Surprise Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic participated in cutting the ribbon along with Surprise Store Manager Sean Mauzy, Director of Visual Merchandising Shannon Martin and other Buckle staffers. The store, which is the...
Prescott Valley OKs Master Development Plan
The Prescott Valley Town Council has voted to approve annexation and zoning requests that will allow Fain Signature Group to develop its Lakeshore 650 master plan between Badger and Fain roads north and south of Lakeshore Drive. AZBEX NOTE: AZBEX was the first outlet to report on the Lakeshore 650...
Prasada welcomes another restaurant in Surprise
The parade of restaurant openings at Prasada continued Aug. 13 with the ribbon cutting of Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers. The newest location at 13400 N. Prasada Parkway is the the 17th location for this desired restaurant chain, which opened first in Scottsdale in 2011. Surprise General Manager Alysha Zachary and...
Adam Epstein dead at 49 after brain cancer battle as loved ones remember Hairspray producer in touching tributes
HAIRSPRAY producer Adam Epstein has died at the age of 49. Adam died on Tuesday at Adventist Health Hospital in Glendale, Arizona, after a brief battle with brain cancer, his family confirmed. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the news. He was known for the revivals of Amadeus and The Crucible and adaptations of The Wedding Singer and Cry-Baby. Adam […]
Maricopa County shakeup: Leadership change is coming to Arizona's largest county
This year's election cycle has generated a massive political shakeup at Maricopa County, weeks before November's general election. Several of the county's top positions will be occupied by new faces regardless of who wins in November. Supervisor Jack Sellers lost his primary race to Republican challenger Mark Stewart. Supervisors Bill Gates and Clint...
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Fast Facts
(CNN) — Here is a look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), a religious sect that broke away from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church, over the practice of polygamy. 2002-present – Warren Jeffs is the...
GoDaddy founder's foundation gives $250K to help foster kid program in Arizona
A Valley billionaire is giving a $250,000 grant to an effort in Arizona to help foster children in the state’s system. The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the
Arizona Projects 08-16-24
1. Abrazo West Campus broke ground on its Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital, a 27KSF space in the Abrazo Litchfield Medical Building under construction in Goodyear. The 24-bed hospital is expected to be completed in September 2025. 2. The City of San Luis announced the groundbreaking of a two-million-gallon water storage tank...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.