Salt River Project Offering $1,000 Rebates to Arizona Drivers Who Purchase Electric Vehicles

Salt River Project announced Wednesday it is offering a $1,000 rebate to any of its customers purchasing or leasing a new electric vehicle from a Valley dealership. The rebate is available through the end of the year or until program funds have run out, according to the organization. “What is exciting is the ability... Read More

As Temperatures Rise, Watch Out for Rattlesnakes, Says Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary

The sound of a rattlesnake is enough to send a chill down the spine of most, and the time for when the venomous reptiles appear around the Valley is quickly approaching. The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of rescued reptiles, is urging people to be careful and co-exist with... Read More

Attorney General Brnovich Joins 12-State Coalition in Filing Suit Against Biden Administration over Massive Expansion of Federal Regulations

On Monday, Attorney General Mark Brnovich joined a coalition of 12 states in filing a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration over a massive expansion of federal regulations through executive order, potentially impacting nearly every aspect of the economy and Arizonans’ households. “The Biden administration has exceeded its authority in an effort to quickly... Read More

Outdoor Family Fun Celebrating Schnepf Farms 80th Anniversary

In honor of their 80th anniversary, Schnepf Farms introduces a new incarnation of entertainment called Agritainment Park. Operating now through April 25, Schnepf Farms’ Agritainment Park features more than 25 different attractions to delight children of all ages. Now in its third generation of ownership, Schnepf Farms has transformed a portion of the property... Read More

Phoenix Christown Spectrum Mall Redevelopment Plans

Big changes could be coming to Phoenix’s oldest operating indoor shopping mall. Kimco, the management company for Christown Spectrum Mall located at the southeast corner of 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, will request a zoning change to create a more urban environment. Christown opened in 1961 as Arizona’s first air-conditioned mall. Today, the... Read More

CDC Says Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather, Recommend Against Travel

The Centers for Disease Control on Monday said Americans who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely gather indoors without masks, but kept recommendations against large events and travel in place. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced the recommendations Monday at a White House COVID-19 response team briefing. According to the new CDC... Read More

Domed Resort Experience Coming to Grand Canyon National Park

An Arizona company is bringing a unique vacation experience featuring accommodations in tricked-out geodesic domes to Grand Canyon National Park later this year. Clear Sky Resorts’ “Welcome Domes” can sleep up to seven guests and come styled in a variety of themes, including ‘80s video games, space galaxy and British spy. The climate-controlled structures... Read More

Phoenix-Funded Summer Job Program Seeks Employers to Hire Youth

Local businesses looking for an extra hand this summer can also give back to the community by teaming up with a Phoenix summer youth job program. The annual Phoenix Youth RISE summer employment opportunity places motivated youth and young adults with businesses for summer jobs where they can be mentored, gain career guidance and... Read More

Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols

Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next phase of COVID-19 mitigation. With cases dropping in Arizona, and vaccine distribution underway, it’s still important to keep our guard up, and these protocols reflect that approach. The announcement follows 7 weeks of declining cases in Arizona, and the distribution of more than 2 million vaccines. The... Read More

Hickman’s Family Farm Suffers Second-Alarm Fire

Two barns were destroyed and an estimated 165,000 hens died Saturday in a fire at the Hickman’s Family Farms location in Arlington, about an hour west of Phoenix, according to officials. Firefighters responded to a report of the fire at the farm around 1 p.m. and were able to contain the second-alarm fire by... Read More