An Increase in Syphilis Gives Arizona Second-Worst Rate in U.S.

Congenital syphilis cases in Arizona increased more than sevenfold from 2016 to 2020. The rise in cases pushed the state from the sixth- to second-worst in the nation in that time. Arizona’s rise far surpassed the rise in congenital syphilis cases nationally, which increased about 3.5 times from 16.1 cases per 100,000 live births... Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort Announce Exciting New Partnership

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Casino Arizona, an enterprise owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community announced today a new partnership naming the popular casino and its sister property, Talking Stick Resort, as the Official Casino and Resort Partner for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The new agreement will include visible signage and exclusive... Read More

Arizona Ranked 4th Worst State for Deadly Pedestrian Crashes

National data analysis shows that Arizona is the 4th worst state in the nation when it comes to pedestrian deaths. Dolman Law, a Florida firm, analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They reviewed the total number of pedestrians killed in crashes from 2017 to 2019 across the entire country. Within those... Read More

Waymo Launch Ride-Hailing Service tester Program

On Tuesday, Waymo announced the launch of their new tester program in downtown Phoenix. The autonomous ride-hailing service is offering their Waymo One Trusted Tester Program which will operate for Phoenix-area residents that are enrolled in an app and traveling in the initial downtown service area. Phoenix residents can apply to the research-based program... Read More

AZGFD Accepting Applications for 2022 Fall Hunts 

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2022 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall bison and sandhill crane. To apply, visit www.azgfd.gov and click on “Apply For The Draw.” For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus... Read More

Largest Paradise Valley Vacant Land Parcel Now On Market

As more people move to Arizona and the growth continues across the valley, open land to build is diminishing. However there is large piece of land in the heart of Paradise Valley that has sat untouched. That is about to change. The largest parcel of vacant land currently in Paradise Valley is listed to... Read More

FDA Takes Important Steps to Improve Supply of Infant and Specialty Formula Products

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration provided an update on their effort to increase the availability of infant and specialty formula products. On Feb. 17, the agency warned consumers not to use certain powdered infant formula products from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility, and Abbott initiated a voluntary recall of certain products. Since that time, the... Read More

Fashion Week Strutting Back To Scottsdale This Week

After two years of a hiatus due to the pandemic, Scottsdale Fashion Week is set to make its return in Scottsdale with a variety events throughout the city. As restrictions have begun to ease across the country and with many eager to return to in-person events and activities the coordinators of the annual popular... Read More

Help Prevent Vehicular Heatstroke This Summer

Summer is just around the corner and warmer weather has already arrived in the Valley. As drought conditions continue to worsen in the Southwest, Arizona is expected to see higher than normal temperatures this summer. As Valley residents are very familiar to hot summer temperatures, this is a reminder that we need to be... Read More

North Rim of Grand Canyon to Reopen May 15 for 2022 Season

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Sunday, May 15 at 6 a.m. to mark the official start of the 2022 season. Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their 2022 seasonal operations on this date. Visitor services, including the campground, Grand Canyon Conservancy bookstore and... Read More