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Sheriff's Office responds to shooting in Fountain Hills
Deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting in Fountain Hills on Sunday, July 21. An adult male was shot and transported to the hospital to be ...
Dozens Rescued as Severe Monsoon Storm Causes Chaos for Boaters on Lake Pleasant
Unexpected monsoon storms wreaked havoc on Lake Pleasant last Sunday afternoon, with high winds and rain creating a tableau of chaos for boaters. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County had warned of severe thunderstorms potentially bringing wind gusts of 40-60+ mph, heavy rainfall with hail, and frequent lightning, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. Despite warnings, boaters found themselves in peril as the storm abruptly descended upon the area.
Multiple winning lottery tickets sold across Arizona on Saturday
PHOENIX — Nearly $1.4 million in lottery winnings were reported over the weekend in Arizona. Four lottery tickets purchased throughout the Grand Canyon State yielded big jackpots for their recipients after Saturday's drawings, according to the Arizona Lottery. A Powerball ticket purchased at a Circle K near 7th Avenue...
Arizona hospital reinstates mask mandates due to COVID-19 cases
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation in northern Arizona is requiring staff and patients to again wear masks at its facilities due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases. The mask mandate took effect July 19 and will be enforced at the TCRHCC facilities...
To deliver lifesaving IV rehydration in the Phoenix heat, street medicine teams think like 'MacGyver'
Summer heat in Phoenix can be deadly. Last year, 645 people died of heat related causes in Maricopa County. Nearly half of those deaths were among the unhoused population. A street medicine team is trying a new intervention they hope will reduce the death toll. On a hot Thursday morning...
Circle the City expands downtown Phoenix family medical center
Circle the City's Family Health Center in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Local nonprofit Circle the City sees thousands of patients every year who are facing homelessness, whose numbers in Maricopa County have risen more than 70% since 2017. Dr. Rebecca Moran sees patients at their downtown Family...
Thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 1:55 p.m. July 21. The warning expires at 6:45 p.m. July 21. A flash flood warning is also issued for Maricopa County until 5:15 p.m. Sunday. For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather...
When will it rain in metro Phoenix? What experts say to expect after Sunday storms
Metro Phoenix residents could possibly see more rainstorms this week across the Valley, according to officials. Arizona saw strong to severe thunderstorms throughout Sunday night, with most areas seeing winds up to 56 miles per hour. This wind also brought about dust storms throughout northwest parts of the Valley, which also reached Pima...
Tiny, isolated Mobile inches closer to metro Phoenix life with proposed solar farm, annexation
Goodyear's far-flung, rural southern planning area could finally see some development more than a decade after developers ditched efforts for a massive master-planned community in the area. In 2007, Goodyear first annexed about 67 square miles in the Sonoran desert, including the small community of Mobile, a 60-mile drive from the heart...
Arizona high school football 2024: The Republic's Top 15 offensive lines
Arizona is becoming known for producing great offensive linemen. There are so many spread out all over the state. Teams stacked in the trenches generally go the furthest in the playoffs. After ranking the Top 15 receiving corps for the 2024 high school football season, The Arizona Republic this week ranks the Top...
2024 monsoon season has been wetter than expected. What can Arizona expect in August?
Arizona has had a wetter monsoon season than meteorologists expected for the summer, but some areas have remained dry. This year's monsoon season was predicted to be even drier than 2023's historically dry season, but much of the state has been close to or above normal rainfall through July, National Weather Service officials said.
Marie Platowski-Beals Named Arizona State Star by SBDC Network
Has been selected as this year's Arizona State Star by the SBDC Network!. The State Star Award is given to only one person from each state every year. Selected by a formal committee comprised of network leadership and peers, State Stars are "chosen by their SBDC networks, are among the best of the best — those who demonstrate exemplary performance, make significant contributions to their networks, and are deeply committed to the success of America’s small businesses."
Ranger Kielak's Cross-Country Walk to Raise $100,000 for Nonprofits Reaches Arizona
Ranger Kielak’s Walk Across America: A Journey to Raise Money for Nonprofits. Ranger Kielak, an alumni of Loyalton FFA in California, is embarking on an incredible journey: walking across the country to raise money for nonprofit organizations that are close to his heart. Ranger, who started his walk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 10, plans to finish in Pismo Beach, California, next month. Currently, he is crossing the border from New Mexico to Arizona.
As Temps Soar, Federal Funds for Low-Income Families Appear to Shortchange Hottest States
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) covers less than 8 percent of low-income residents’ heating and cooling costs in Texas. That’s compared to nearly 23 percent in northern states. Martha Pskowski & Jenaye Johnson | Inside Climate News. In San Elizario, Texas, tucked between cotton fields...
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