Phoenix City Council Approves Proposal Regarding Oversight of the Phoenix Police

The Phoenix City Council on Tuesday night narrowly approved Councilman Carlos Garcia’s proposal regarding new oversight for the Phoenix Police Department. The proposal passed by a 5-4 vote. Designated as Model B, Garcia’s plan creates “two new city bodies —  a Community Review Board and the Office of Accountability and Transparency — that are... Read More

Salt River Indian Community Debuts Two USS Arizona Memorials

A relic is now on display at Salt River Fields from the USS Arizona, while just a couple days ago, a USS Arizona Memorial Garden tribute debuted with over a thousand lights outlining the shape of the USS Arizona by the Salt River Indian Community. Both displays were created to honor the veterans who... Read More

Age Reverse Pill Under Fire By The FTC

An Arizona-based company that claimed its product could reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and blindness has been ordered to stop making baseless health claims. For years, Quantum Wellness Botanical Institute sold a product called ReJuvenation. The company promised the pill could reverse virtually every effect of aging. One ad claimed the product would... Read More

Frontier Airlines Adding Two Direct Flights to California

Frontier Airlines announced the addition of two direct California connections from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Tuesday. Starting April 23, Phoenix travelers will be able to take the discount carrier nonstop to Los Angeles International Airport and San Jose Airport. Tickets for the new routes, which are seasonal, are available now at FlyFrontier.com.... Read More

GPS Shoe Insole Can Help Find Lost Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Autism Patients

A California company says one of its products can help find lost Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism patients through a GPS tracking device in the insole in their shoes. The product is called Smartsole. “Think of it like a ‘Lojack’ meets ‘Dr. Scholls,” said Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corporation, the company that makes Smartsole.... Read More

FBI Warns Hackers Can Use Your Smartphone to Gain Access to Your Computer

The FBI is concerned. With so many smart devices like doorbells now on the same internet system as your computer, hackers can get into them to access your computer information. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn says many smart devices are controlled remotely and have weak security. He says, “If you can access these devices from... Read More

Homeless Petition Citing Safety and Health Concerns Gains Traction

A petition addressed to the mayor of Phoenix, city council members, and other leaders call for action to the homeless encampments in the downtown area as human waste, rats, and concerns over safety and health are growing quickly. The letter from The Madison Pioneers Coalition addressed to Mayor Kate Gallego, city council members, Maricopa... Read More

56th Anniversary of the Annual Phoenix Scottish Games

Scotland comes the Grand Canyon State during the weekend of March 7th and 8th, 2020 with the 56th annual Phoenix Scottish Games to be held at historic Steele Indian School Park in downtown Phoenix.  You don’t need to be Scottish to enjoy the games featuring full highland pageantry with Pipes & Drums, Highland Dancers,... Read More

Great Wolf Lodge Announces First-Ever Spring Breakout Celebration

Great Wolf Lodge is hopping into the new decade with its first-ever Spring Breakout celebration. Families staying at any Great Wolf Lodge between February 28 – May 3, 2020, are sure to have a pawesome time as the resort comes into full bloom with a collection of new exclusive spring-inspired events and activities, such as a... Read More

Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity Predicts the State Will Add Over 159,000 Jobs Over Next Two Years

Arizona’s economy will add more than 159,000 new jobs over the next two years, according to new projections by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. Arizona will continue to be a national economic powerhouse. Last month, Arizona ranked second in the nation for job growth from December 2018 to December 2019. “Arizona continues to... Read More