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AZ Briefing: Check out these weekend road closures; Phoenix residents suffer with no AC; Buckeye company investigated over chemical spill
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Construction across highways in the Phoenix area will cause closures and detours through the upcoming weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Portions of Interstate 17 and Loop 101 will close entirely, while...
Severe weather leaves Buckeye neighborhood in disarray with mobile home flipped and downed power poles
BUCKEYE, Ariz. - Powerful storms on June 25 hit Buckeye hard, destroying homes and property throughout the West Valley suburb. Among the damage, a horse stall was ripped out of the ground and flew several feet, taking down a power pole. "70 mph winds easily," said Josh Jones, a resident...
GESD school nutrition director named president of national organization
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) — a national nonprofit and membership organization for food service professionals — recently named Glendale Elementary School District’s director of food and nutrition, Shannon Gleave, as its president for the 2024-2025 year. “It was great (to be named president),” Gleave said. “I...
ADEQ: Drinking water not threatened by gasoline released from Circle K
CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. — Drinking water in the Chino Valley area does not appear to be threatened by a fuel release reported by Circle K earlier this year. An estimated 86,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline was reportedly released into the environment from a Circle K underground storage tank in Chino Valley. The release occurred over a period of about 18 days and was caused by a faulty component of the submersible turbine pump.
Circle K, nonprofit team up on emergency kits
Police officers know that seconds count in an emergency and having the tools readily available on hand makes saving the life just that important. That’s why the nonprofit Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA), partnered last week with Circle K at the chain’s Tempe headquarters to pack life-saving kits that would “stop the bleed” during emergencies for officers, victims, perpetrators, and K-9 dogs.
LIVE UPDATES: Tracking monsoon storms across the Valley, Arizona
PHOENIX — We're tracking monsoon activity across Arizona Thursday night as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of the East Valley and areas south of the Phoenix-Metro. Track live radar HERE. Follow live updates as they come in below:. 10:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:10 p.m. 7:00...
Chandler mom, son buy gun store franchise
Chandler resident Turner Drake had recently graduated from Grand Canyon University and was looking to start his own business. He found it at C2 Tactical. “I was home from college that weekend and I walked into the room and saw a sign requesting franchisees,” Turner said. “I had been looking for a business opportunity, especially in something that I loved.”
Suns To Trade David Roddy To Hawks For E.J. Liddell
The Suns and Hawks have agreed to a minor trade, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who reports (via Twitter) that Phoenix is sending forward David Roddy to Atlanta in exchange for forward E.J. Liddell. It’s a cost-saving move for Phoenix, which is above the second tax apron and cannot...
Arizona AG demands Phoenix apartment complex repairs broken A/C units by Friday
PHOENIX – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sent a letter to a Phoenix apartment company, demanding they repair broken air conditioning units that are leaving tenants to endure the summer heat indoors. In the letter, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) accuses Buenas Communities LLC, of failing to...
Car dealership group set to make sure teachers have supplies for new school year
More than 30 K-6 teachers at Franklin Accelerated Academy Brimhall Campus won't have to pay out-of-pocket for their students' school supplies this year thanks to a local car dealership group.
All Ghouls Welcome: Terror Trader haunts the Mesa Convention Center
Gathering of the Ghouls is returning for a spooky sequel. Terror Trader, a year-round horror store, will put on the event Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Mesa Convention Center. Terror Trader is owned by wife and husband team Gina and Jason Swarr. She handles much of...
Thunderbirds Charities donates $25,000 to Foothills Food Bank to support youth programming
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable arm of The Thunderbirds, has donated $25,000 to Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to support the organization’s youth programming that includes school micro-pantries and weekend and holiday food packs. “The Thunderbirds' generous donation is invaluable,” said Leigh Zydonik, executive director of Foothills Food Bank...
Live updates: Storms move through the Valley Thursday night
PHOENIX — Storms and high winds moved into the Valley again Thursday evening. Storms that built up over the Rim migrated toward Phoenix, sending strong outflow winds into the metro, NWS said. Here are live updates. 9:10 p.m. The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the southeast...
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