AGO Files Motion for Warrant of Execution for Death Row Inmate Murray Hooper

On Friday the Arizona Attorney General’s Office filed a motion with the Arizona Supreme Court for a warrant of execution for 76-year-old Murray Hooper, who was sentenced to death in 1983. The court is scheduled to consider the motion on October 12. If granted, this would be the third execution warrant issued in Arizona this year.... Read More

New Designated Dispersed Camping Sites West of Sedona

Coconino National Forest is excited to announce the implementation of a long-awaited designated camping system on the Red Rock Ranger District west of Sedona which provides visitors with designated camping areas and protects natural resources at the same time. The West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping & Day-Use area now allows campers and recreationists visiting the Red... Read More

Valley Theaters Celebrating National Cinema Day With $3 Movie Tickets

Movie Goers can take in a movie at the theaters for just $3 as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers back to the theaters. The Cinema Foundation, a non-profit of the National Association of Theater Owners, recently announced that Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in which... Read More

Inaugural Zona Music Festival To Feature Top Indie Acts

Music fans are ready for more opportunities to hear great live music and their hopes have been answered with the Inaugural Zona Music Festival that is set to hit downtown Phoenix. Margaret T. Hance Park will be transformed for two days for a new music festival that will feature a huge lineup of great... Read More

Redeveloped Papago Plaza in Scottsdale Adding a Sprouts Grocery Store

Image: DRA Collective Rendering   Scottsdale is getting a new Sprouts grocery store. The popular grocery chain Sprouts will open in the redeveloped Papago Plaza. Early next year, construction will begin on the 23,000-square-foot location on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and McDowell roads. The store with have a two-story parking garage. The store... Read More

Pollo Campero Coming To The Valley

The valley will soon get a new restaurant chain. A Central American chicken franchise from Guatemala has plans to open more than 20 restaurants in Arizona. Pollo Campero is expanding throughout the U.S, with a goal of opening 85 franchise locations by 2026. Pollo Campero recently announced they plan to open 22 locations over... Read More

Super Bowl LVII Countdown Clock Unveiled Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

The clock is officially counting down the days until the valley once again hosts the Super Bowl. Super Bowl LVII is set to be hosted at State Farm Stadium in Glendale in 2023. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are predicting to see record-setting passengers pass through their airport in February when an expected... Read More

Governor Ducey Announces Border Wall Gaps Near Yuma Are Now Filled

Governor Doug Ducey announced Wednesday that 3,820 feet of previously open border near Yuma, Arizona is now closed with a barrier of double-stacked and secured shipping containers. “Following a historic investment in this year’s state budget, forged in partnership with legislative leaders, we’ve taken a major step forward to secure our border,” said Governor... Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Student Loan Pause Extension Through December 31 and Targeted Debt Cancellation

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a final extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through December 31, 2022. Borrowers should plan to resume payments in January 2023. While the economy continues to improve, COVID cases remain at an elevated level, and the President has made clear that... Read More

Arizona Supreme Court Announces a Warrant of Execution Could Be Issued

On Wednesday, the Arizona Supreme Court said there is a possibility that a warrant of execution for death could be issued for death row inmate Murray Hooper. The state’s high court must file the state’s motion for an execution by the end of the week. At that point Hooper’s lawyers will be able to... Read More