No Winners – Both Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Grow

Don’t forget to buy your lottery ticket! You can’t win $640 million dollars, if you don’t play! Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot was worth at least $550 million and without a winner has grown to an estimated $640 million. Numbers for Wednesday night’s Powerball were: 4-19-23-25-49 and a Powerball of 14. The next drawing for... Read More

Plan on Loop 101 and Loop 202 Freeway Closures This Weekend

Sections of westbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) in north Phoenix and northbound Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) are scheduled to be closed this weekend (Jan. 15-18) for improvement projects, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes while the following weekend freeway restrictions are in... Read More

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Helping to Fight the Opioid Epidemic in Arizona

Blue Cross© Blue Shield© of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is awarding up to $500,000 in grants to assist organizations that are fighting the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder by increasing access to life-saving services. The substance use disorder grants will be awarded to Arizona nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government entities that are seeking resources to further their... Read More

Phoenix Municipal Stadium to be Mass Vaccination Site

Arizona officials announced Thursday that Phoenix Municipal Stadium will open Feb. 1 as the second state-run mass COVID-19 vaccination site. Eligible populations can start signing up for what could be a limited number of vaccines at the site at 9 a.m. Tuesday. “The number of appointments that are available is going to be completely... Read More

Allegiant Air Adding New Nonstop Flight

Discount airline Allegiant Air announced nonstop service between metro Phoenix and a popular Wyoming resort town beginning in late spring. The route from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Jackson Hole and back will take off June 2, the airline announced Tuesday, and run twice a week. “We are thrilled that Allegiant is increasing service at... Read More

City of Phoenix Testing Resident Hazardous Materials Pickup Program

The City of Phoenix recently announced that starting Tuesday, January 19th, Phoenix homeowners will be able to schedule a residential pickup time for the disposal of hazardous materials, such as pool chemicals, paint thinner, aerosols, remotes, and batteries. It is part of a six-month pilot program the City of Phoenix is testing. Prior to... Read More

Paradise Valley Mall Macy’s to Close

Macy’s is closing dozens of stores across the U.S., including one in Arizona. As sales at malls continue to decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the department-store chain announced 45 store closures for 2021. On the list is the store at Paradise Valley Mall. Macy’s has confirmed that the closure is part of the... Read More

New Steakhouse Opening at Scottsdale Waterfront

A new steakhouse offering a modern fine dining experience opened Friday in Old Town Scottsdale. STK Steakhouse, located near Stetson Drive and Scottsdale Road, markets itself as a unique mix between a lounge and a steakhouse. In-house DJs spinning music live, coupled with upscale decor and original cocktail selections, creates an atmosphere the company... Read More

GCU and UArizona to be COVID-19 Vaccine Sites

Two Arizona universities are preparing to become coronavirus vaccination sites as the state opens up the shots to more residents. The University of Arizona and Grand Canyon University will become public points of dispensing — known as PODs — in their respective counties by next week. UArizona’s pod in Pima County will open Jan.... Read More

Applications Now Open for Small Business PPP Loans 

The federal government is rolling out another lifeline for businesses impacted by the pandemic. Loan applications are now being accepted for the Paycheck Protection Program. This time around, Congress has approved more than $280 billion in relief funds for the second roll out. It’s important to note, although the program is reopening not all... Read More