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Fountain Hills Theater brings back murder mystery dinner theater
Fountain Hills Theater returns to Batchelor's Pad BBQ with a new murder mystery dinner theater production, "Bellamorte!" an adaptation by Ross Collins of the game "A Taste for ...
'You go quietly, so your family doesn't get tortured:' Former Bashas' baker recalls growing up during the Vietnam War
LAKE HAVASU CITY — Beti Huynh said 1963 was a miserable year. She was shot in the leg. Her sister suffered a brutal attack, and her family’s house burned to the ground. That year, the fighting between the Viet Cong and the South Vietnamese Army disrupted her village and her family who were caught in the middle. Only 13 at the time, Beti Huynh walked the mile to her seventh-grade class barefoot.
Wespac breaks ground on Papago Golf House
Wespac Construction, Inc. has announced the groundbreaking of the Papago Golf House, a new 14,100 SF office building located adjacent to the Papago Golf Clubhouse and Pavilion, 5595 E. Karsten Way, as well as the Arizona State University Golf Team Practice Facility. The project will serve as the headquarters for...
Dysart school board rejects Title IX protections for trans students
This story was first published by LOOKOUT, an investigative nonprofit news organization covering Arizona’s LGBTQ+ communities. Following a sparsely attended public meeting, the Dysart Unified School District’s five-member Governing School Board passed a resolution undermining new federal protections against gender identity discrimination, putting millions of dollars in school funding on the line, and sending a chilling message to trans students.
Dream Finders Homes Stretches West
Dream Finders Homes is setting up shop in Arizona with the launch of its Phoenix division following the acquisition of 282 homesites in the market. “Dream Finders Homes is very bullish on the Phoenix market and is making a substantial investment here, starting with Bella Vista Farms and El Cidro,” says Tyler Champlin, Phoenix division president for Dream Finders Homes.
DPS Remembers Fallen Trooper and Firefighter Alan Hansen
DPS is remembering fallen Trooper and firefighter, 34-year-old Alan Hansen, who was killed on this date in 1973. Hansen died of injuries sustained 2-weeks earlier when a railroad tanker loaded with butane exploded in Kingman. As Hansen pulled up to the scene, he swapped out his DPS uniform for his firefighting gear and was one of the first firefighters on scene. Alan and 10 other Kingman firefighters worked to spray the tanker with water in an attempt to prevent an explosion, but tragically, the railroad tanker exploded. In all, 13 people were killed; 11 of those were Kingman firefighters. An additional 112 people were injured.
4 new tenants coming to Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace announced today that it is adding four new tenants to the popular shopping and entertainment district. The diverse selection of brands will include the highly anticipated Sam’s Club, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Happy Beauty, and Enclave Salon Suites, occupying approximately 150,000-square-feet throughout the marketplace. These tenants will be open to the public this fall, with Sam’s Club slated to be completed in the summer of 2025. Additionally, J. Crew Factory, Pandora, and Rowan joined The District this summer, furthering Vestar’s mission to deliver high-quality, sophisticated clothing and accessories to shoppers seeking chic and stylish looks year-round. The addition of these tenants brings the center to nearly 100% leased.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Hands $1.5M Jackpot to Riverside Player
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, a tribal gambling property in San Manuel, announced that it has handed a $1.5 million jackpot to a lucky visitor. The historic jackpot was hit on July 4, presenting the player with an amazing Independence Day gift. The guest, according to the casino, won $1,517,211...
Arizona State, UMass to Battle in 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
The Arizona State men’s basketball team is set to take on the UMass Minutemen in the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Dec. 21. This matchup marks the first time ever these two schools will face off against each other, while Rhode Island will take on Temple as part of the double-header.
Altercation under investigation leaves one person dead
Show Low- Brady Ieler was charged with 2nd-degree murder and other charges after two people were left injured and one person died at the scene. The case remains under investigation. On July 17, 2024, at approximately 9:23 p.m., the Show Low Police Department received a call about an altercation near...
Teen girl dead after attempted robbery of a man and woman near Phoenix apartment complex
A 16-year-old girl was killed after she was shot outside an apartment complex in south Phoenix, officials announced on Thursday evening. Two other individuals were later treated for gunshot wounds in connection to the same shooting, police said. The shooting happened near Seventh Avenue and Alta Vista Road just before...
5 garbage trucks damaged in a fire in Phoenix, no injuries reported
PHOENIX - Five garbage trucks were damaged in a fire in Phoenix on July 18. Firefighters used extended hose lines and ladder trucks to prevent the flames from spreading, according to a release. The fire happened in a parking lot near the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
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