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Mike Schaloum promoted to Associate Head Coach of GCU Men’s Golf Team: Program’s Success and Top Players Influence Future Prospects
Mike Schaloum, previously assistant coach for GCU men's golf team, is now the associate head coach, alongside head coach Mark Mueller. Together, they have achieved remarkable success, securing two WAC titles and participating in two NCAA Regional Tournaments, with the program winning their first WAC title in record-breaking fashion in 2022-23. The team defended their title in April 2024, clinching three team victories and two individual wins last season.
Indigenous leaders convene in Scottsdale for "power building" summit
Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elected officials, organizers, artists and academics are convening in Scottsdale on Tuesday to harness their collective political power heading into election season.Why it matters: Indigenous voters represent a large and important voting bloc in Arizona and many other swing states but are too often political candidates, co-founder and executive director of Advance Native Political Leadership Anathea Chino tells Axios.The big picture: "The founding of the United States is a complicated history for Indigenous people. The building of U.S. democracy was largely … not intended for us to thrive in or survive in," she...
Stephanie Robotham to Join Nextiva as Chief Growth Officer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Nextiva, the leading unified customer experience management platform, today announced that Stephanie Robotham has been appointed as Chief Growth Officer, partnering with Chief Marketing Officer Yaniv Masjedi and Chief Revenue Officer Jim Nystrom to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth. Robotham has 30 years of experience leading creative and innovative marketing teams at high-growth companies with enterprise clients worldwide, helping to deliver amazing customer experiences. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723425285/en/ Stephanie Robotham (Photo: Business Wire)
Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Resume Amidst Delays After Severe Dust Storm and Thunderstorms
Travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced delays after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) called a ground stop amidst a powerful dust storm that swept through the Valley. According to 12news.com, the weather disruption on Sunday paused flights temporarily; however, service has since resumed, although passengers should still expect delays as the schedule returns to normal.
This Grand Avenue staple is 'devastated to leave the community.' Why the bar is closing
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.
Record heat in Phoenix area: 'It gets overwhelming sometimes'
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.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham leaves fans in awe at All-Star Game with court side antics despite not even playing
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham had fans in raptures at the All-Star game, and she wasn't even playing in the game. The Phoenix Mercury guard was on the sidelines for the big game between the WNBA All-Stars and US Olympic team in Phoenix, Arizona. And when the cameras panned to her...
Will new housing laws create ‘slums’ in Scottsdale?
Developers and construction companies around Scottsdale may have been whooping with joy after the city’s July 10 Planning Commission meeting. But those who feel Scottsdale is rapidly being over-developed may share the view of one commissioner:. “God help us.”. Diana Kaminski uttered that phrase, then reluctantly joined her colleagues...
Scottsdale senior residents celebrate upcoming Olympic Games
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily)—The 2024 Summer Olympics are just around the corner. The games will begin in Paris on Friday and run until Aug. 11. But it’s not just the professional athletes who are gearing up for the games. Here in the Valley, a group of spirited seniors at Belmont Village Senior Facility in Scottsdale are putting their best foot forward in some of their own Olympic games.
2024 Election: Voters in swing precinct weigh in
In Scottsdale, there is one voting precinct that is almost perfectly divided amongst Democrats and Republicans. In fact, only two votes separate the two camps. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with residents in the precinct, and has this report.
etta restaurant in Scottsdale to close temporarily after sale
PHOENIX —etta, the Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant in Scottsdale Quarter, is temporarily closing for renovations beginning Monday. The eatery will reopen under new ownership in September, but still keep the same name. The restaurant near Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop will be open for lunch and dinner each day and...
Cardinals training camp: Vibe check, Kyler Murray, run game and more
The Arizona Cardinals open training camp this week and begin to get ready for the 2024 regular season. Cards Wire’s Howard Balzer was a guest on FOX10 Sports Night with Richard Saenz on Sunday night and answered all the burning questions surrounding the team. They discussed the following:. The...
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.
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