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Man claims $10K overpayment was mistakenly sent to Arizona hospital instead of him
SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man from Surprise is claiming that over $10,000 has been sent to a Valley hospital instead of him following his wife’s visit to Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center. Andreas Papakostas is a former professional soccer player and currently coaches the sport. “Basically,...
AZ Briefing: Arizona summers causing uptick in severe burns; Buckeye man gets 10 years for killing wife in her sleep; Cheapest July flights
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Seventy-year-old Phoenix resident Robert Woolley was getting ready for a swim last summer when he unexpectedly tripped and ended up with third-degree burns over 15% of his body. More about...
4th of July 2024 in Arizona: State officials weary of wildfire risk ahead of holiday
Major travel was expected during the week of the Fourth of July holiday. With Independence Day falling on a Thursday, some travelers will be lucky enough to take advantage of a four-day weekend and head out of town. Arizona drivers can stay updated on traffic conditions at az511.com. With gas prices expecting to climb late...
How much should you expect to pay to fill your tank ahead of Fourth of July? What to know
Gas prices in Arizona were above the national average by more than 5 cents on Tuesday as residents prepared for record travel, according to data from AAA. On Tuesday, the average price of regular gas was $3.56 per gallon, above the national average of $3.50, with Maricopa and Coconino counties ranking as the...
Get ready for excessive heat to dominate the Valley forecast
PHOENIX — Stop me if you've heard this before: it's getting hot in Phoenix. That's nothing new for Valley residents, but the upcoming heat headed to Arizona is something worth talking about. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for southwestern and south-central Arizona from July...
Arizona border mayor appeared with Kari Lake but endorsed Ruben Gallego. What to know about candidates
Nogales Mayor Jorge Maldonado formally endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Ruben Gallego on Tuesday, citing Gallego's commitment to making life better along the Mexican border. It was the kind of backing that can get lost in campaigns that tout endorsements or hold regular public events across the state. But Maldonado...
Scorching Arizona summers are causing more severe pavement burns, doctors say
Seventy-year-old Phoenix resident Robert Woolley was getting ready for a swim in his backyard pool last summer when he unexpectedly tripped and ended up with third-degree burns over 15% of his body. The accident happened mid-morning one year ago Wednesday — July 3, 2023 — a day when the temperature in Phoenix reached...
Abortion access seems set for ballot after gaining over 800K signatures from Arizona voters
A coalition of abortion rights groups on Wednesday turned in signatures from 823,685 voters, more than double what is needed to put the Arizona Abortion Access Act on the November ballot. Supporters said the total was the most ever gathered in state history. ...
Metro Phoenix said goodbye to nearly a dozen restaurants in June — one after 44 years
June brought good news to one Phoenix restaurant when its chef won a James Beard Award, and over 40 restaurants joined the metro Phoenix dining scene. But June also brought some bad news as the Valley said goodbye to several long term restaurants and bars, many of which had been in business...
Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states
For abortion rights supporters in Florida, it was a tumultuous day of highs and lows. On April 1, the Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state to ban nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. But it also OK’d a ballot measure that would allow Florida voters to overturn the ban this […] The post Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Jeff Curran named development and engineering director
Jeff Curran was named as the new development and engineering director for Peoria. City Manager Henry Darwin selected Curran, who has over 30 years of development and engineering experience. Curran has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Washington. During his career, he has helped with...
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