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Scottsdale Fashion Week announces model casting calls
Scottsdale Fashion Week announced Thursday its model casting calls for the 2024 season. Open casting calls will be held for individuals 18 and older, both male and female, who are interested in the opportunity to earn a spot to walk in this year’s Scottsdale Fashion Week and meet with agents from Ford/Robert Black.
BMX racing thrives in Bullhead City under leadership of Hall-of-Famer Turnell 'Tuni' Henry
BULLHEAD CITY – BMX racing has taken off in Bullhead City, led by Hall of Fame inductee Turnell Henry. He owns Colorado River BMX, a race track located at 2230 Highland Drive in Bullhead City. He also runs a team called COB that competes in the USA BMX series of the American Bicycle Association (ABABMX).
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.
Community feedback inspires continuous lake clean-ups by Havasu’s Band of Brothers
LAKE HAVASU CITY — A community lake clean-up is scheduled for Saturday following a robust response from residents. Echo Group Band of Brothers Arizona hosted its first clean-up event on June 1 featuring group members. President Stacy Lee says June’s event accumulated generous feedback within Lake Havasu City. The organization regularly aids veterans by offering recreational programs, such as softball.
Friday fishing report: Striper territory continues to expand
BULLHEAD CITY — Stripers of all sizes are being taken in local waters with Rusty Braun calling a recent catch at Lake Mohave "great news" for anglers. "Local angler Mike Jones and his grandson, Kaleb Williams from Atlanta, Georgia, were trolling an AC Plug" on Lake Mohave, reported Braun, proprietor of Riviera Marina in Bullhead City. "The striper that was brought to the boat was 8.74 pounds and 29 1/4 inches."
Party with Barbie, catch some laughs or go for a cruise this weekend in the Tri-state
Have a laugh at a comedy show in Lake Havasu City, get into Barbie mode or catch a classic rock tribute in Laughlin, then check out a car show and a free concert in the park in Kingman this weekend. Comedian Claude Stewart takes the stage at 8 p.m. tonight...
Scottsdale Quarter Announces Redevelopment Plans
Catering to one of the country’s wealthiest communities, outdoor shopping destination Scottsdale Quarter has announced an expansion project that will add several popular retailers and eateries. The transformed space will see several new storefronts along North Street, The Quad, South Street, and 72nd Place. “We are delighted to initiate...
'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.
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...
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.
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.
TSMC poised to boost housing market
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is poised to liven up the housing market in four Valley cities, according to one of Arizona’s largest associations of real estate agents. Now that the plant is ramping up hiring, “many new employees are coming from outside Greater Phoenix,” Sheryl Bowden, Phoenix Realtors...
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