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Tempe investigation ends in deadly shooting, home destroyed by flames
TEMPE, Ariz. - While attempting to take a fugitive into custody on Thursday afternoon, a deadly shooting broke out and a Tempe home erupted in flames. The July 18 incident began in a neighborhood near Southern Avenue and McClintock Drive. In SkyFOX video, smoke was seen coming out from the...
Jonathan Tamayo wins the World Series of Poker, earns $10 million and gold bracelet
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Tamayo won the World Series of Poker main event Wednesday night, rallying from seventh in the final table. The 38-year-old Tamayo, from Humble, Texas, earned $10 million and a gold championship bracelet. Jordan Griff of Scottsdale, Arizona, finished second to earn $6 million. Third-place finisher Niklas Astedt of Sweden made $4 million. A record 10,112 players entered the event.
Family seeks answers in Havasu woman’s disappearance
LAKE HAVASU CITY — The family of a 33-year-old Lake Havasu City woman is searching for answers following her disappearance. Resident Marissa Hoffmann was last seen in Havasu on Wednesday, July 10. Search requests posted on social media sites began around Saturday, July 13.
Town of Superior looking to buy hundreds of acres of Tonto National Forest land
SUPERIOR, AZ (AZFamily) — The Town of Superior is in the works to buy 546 acres of Tonto National Forest land for about $2 million. “For a small town to navigate federal policy, it’s not always easy,” Superior Mayor Mila Besich said. The town has a unique...
Semi-truck fire shuts down eastbound Interstate 10 near Broadway Curve in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A large semi-truck fire is causing traffic headaches for drivers just before rush hour on Thursday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., a semi-truck went up in flames on eastbound I-10 near Baseline Road. A thick, black plume of smoke blanketed the freeway as crews worked to get the flames under control.
Senior Resource Group Begins Expansion of Maravilla Scottsdale in Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Senior Resource Group has started the planned expansion of Maravilla Scottsdale, a seniors housing community in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. Neighboring the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel and The Champions Course at TPC Scottsdale golf course, Maravilla Scottsdale has served older adults since its opening in 2012. The current community comprises 217 units, including 157 independent living, 36 assisted-living and 24 memory care residences.
AT&T Wireless service down throughout portions of West Valley, Phoenix
Many Independent Newsmedia readers have reported wireless service from AT&T has gone down throughout portions of Phoenix and West Valley. Reports have come from residents of Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, and Phoenix, leaving many businesses unable to proceed with their work of the day. Independent Newsmedia has reached out to...
Arizona Humane Society offering free adoptions in Scottsdale for pets older than 6 months
PHOENIX – Arizona Humane Society is offering free pet adoptions for animals older than six months at its Scottsdale PetSmart location. The promotion spans from Wednesday until July 21 at the AHS branch at Miller and Camelback Roads. All adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and...
Lake Havasu City Welcomes Gabrielle Vera as New Director of Parks and Recreation
Lake Havasu City officially has a new helmsman—or should we say helmswoman—at the helm of its Parks and Recreation Department. Gabrielle “Gabby” Vera, a seasoned professional in the field with 15 years under her belt, has been chosen to lead, scheme, and possibly dream up the future of the city’s public spaces. Vera takes on the role after a stint as the Regional Park Superintendent for Maricopa County, as the official announcement details her accomplishments, which apparently include launching innovative programs to ostensibly boost community engagement and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Planning group votes to deny construction of resort project in Havasu
LAKE HAVASU CITY — The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to recommend the city council deny two requests related to the construction of a resort on Bahama Avenue. The first request was for a major general plan amendment revising the future land use from high-density...
Las Vegas Under Excessive Heat Warning Amid Increased Thunderstorm Activity and High Temperatures
Las Vegas and its surrounding regions brace themselves as the National Weather Service in Las Vegas reveals an increase in thunderstorm activity, along with persistently high temperatures heading into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather is influenced by the spread of monsoonal moisture westward, causing greater chances of strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall, particularly in Clark and Mohave Counties.
Orme to lead Family Farm Alliance
BERTHOUD, CO- The Family Farm Alliance (FFA) board of directors unanimously approved Paul Orme, a rancher and attorney from Arizona, to serve as the organization’s sixth president, according to a recent FFA press release. Mr. Orme fills the seat of the late Patrick O’Toole, who passed away on February 25th, after serving for 19 years as board president.
Arizona dad of 2-year-old who died in hot car was distracted by video game, often left kids in car
The Arizona father who was arrested last week and charged with murder after his 2-year-old daughter died in a hot car had been distracted by video games and "regularly" left his kids alone in the car, court documents reveal. Christopher Scholtes, 37, was arrested July 12 on second-degree murder and...
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