Newly Named “Desert Diamond Arena” Unites Regional Partners For Arizona’s Premier Entertainment Destination

  On Tuesday, Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment and ASM Global announced plans for a major new partnership that will rename the city of Glendale’s 18,000 seat facility to Desert Diamond Arena. The agreement signals the dawn of a new level of entertainment offerings for years to come. Located less than one mile apart,... Read More

Scottsdale Man Arrested For Charity Golf Tournament Scam    

A Scottsdale man has been arrested and is facing charges for fraudulent schemes and theft  relating to a fake charity golf tournament scam . Scottsdale police announced that Robert Alexander, 57, was collecting money from May through July on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project for a golf charity tournament at the Silverleaf Golf... Read More

Rob Schneider Film ‘Daddy Daughter Trip’ To Be Released Exclusively at Harkins Theaters

Rob Schneider’s “Daddy Daughter Trip,” shot and filmed across Arizona, makes its premiere and debut exclusively at Harkins Theaters across the state. Schneider produces, directs and stars in the film. Jackie Sandler (The Wrong Missy), Monica Huarte (40 y 20), Miguel Ángel Muñoz (“Un paso Adelante”) John Cleese (A Fish Called Wanda) and singer-songwriter Elle... Read More

Disney Offering Trip of a Lifetime, Worldwide Tour of Theme Parks and Famous Landmarks

Attention House of Mouse fans! Disney is offering the trip of a lifetime for Disney fanatics that would love an opportunity to visit every Disney theme park in the world. If you are ready to jet off next summer for a one-of-a-kind vacation, get ready to pay a hefty price tag! Disney has organized... Read More

Phoenix Man Convicted of Cyberstalking

Last week, Chauncey Hollingberry, 35, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced by United States District Judge Michael T. Liburdi to 60 months of probation. Hollingberry previously pleaded guilty to one count of Cyberstalking and, at the time of sentencing, had already served 26 months of pretrial detention. For approximately two months in 2020, Hollingberry posted... Read More

Blood Emergency: Vitalant Supply Falls by Nearly 50% 

Hospitals across Arizona are asking blood donors to roll up their sleeves as Vitalant’s supply has been depleted by nearly 50% since the start of summer, creating an emergency shortage across the country. As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, when fewer donors are typically available, the nonprofit blood services provider to about 900... Read More

American Lung Association Raises Awareness Among Parents and Their Kids About Vaping With New PSAs

The American Lung Association and the Ad Council recently launched a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) encouraging parents to proactively talk to their kids about the dangers and health effects of vaping. The new PSAs, created pro bono by advertising agency Hill Holliday, are part of a broader campaign to raise awareness about the... Read More

Five Litters of Endangered Black-Footed Ferrets Born At The Phoenix Zoo

After Arizona residents participated in a voting contest, The Phoenix Zoo have made the decision and have officially named four of the new 21 endangered black-footed ferret kits. With over 2,100 votes, the names chosen were Maple, Acacia, Cedar and Willow. “We are thrilled to have another successful black-footed ferret breeding season and excited... Read More

Competition Launched To Name Planets, Stars Discovered By James Webb Telescope

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO), the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is launching a contest to name 20 exoplanetary systems to be observed by James Webb telescope. The competition, NameExoWorlds 2022, was announced at a press conference at the XXXI IAU General Assembly, currently being held in Busan,... Read More

Overnight Closures of SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon Continue Next Week 

The Arizona Department of Transportation has been working overnight on State Route 89A through Oak Creek Canyon this week to continue improvements to the highway. These overnight full closures will continue next week. Beginning Monday, Aug. 22, crews will continue to close SR 89A from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. so they can safely... Read More