Maricopa County had highest number of heat-related deaths in 2023. Doctors warn this summer could be ‘same or even worse.’ New Heat and Health Initiative, developed in response to increased health risks from heat exposure, aims to improve American’s ability to stay safe during heat events. The new color-coded heat risk tool adds a level […]
Read MoreIn a recent report by UnitedHealth Group, sensitive health and personal data were discovered in the aftermath of a major cyber attack that occurred in February. The company believes that a large portion of the American population may have been affected by this breach. According to UnitedHealth, there is no indication of any “exfiltration” of […]
Read MoreAs the sun sets and darkness falls, the night sky captivates us with its celestial wonders. Among these enchanting phenomena, the Pink Moon stands out as a captivating spectacle that has captured the imagination of people throughout history. And lucky for us there is a ‘pink’ moon on the horizon. The history and cultural significance […]
Read MorePhoto Credit: Uber In 15 cities in the United States, Uber is testing a new procedure for verifying riders with the goal of establishing trust and dependability for both riders and drivers. Riders who have been verified will have a blue checkmark visible on their account in the Uber app. This is to provide reassurance […]
Read MoreGary Lenall Cox Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell recently announced the sentencing of Gary Lenall Cox to life in prison for the violent murder of his girlfriend. Cox, 60, had just been released after completing the sentence for the murder of his wife in 2001. The case involving the death of Cox’s girlfriend began in […]
Read MorePhoto Credit: Fox News On Monday, a judge in Arizona declared a mistrial in the case of a rancher who was charged with the death of a Mexican man on his land near the border between the United States and Mexico. 75-year-old George Alan Kelly was accused of second-degree murder for the shooting of 48-year-old […]
Read MoreThe Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will put into effect its annual ban of open fires in the City’s desert parks and mountain preserves starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department’s annual fire ban goes into effect the same day . In consultation with the Phoenix Fire Department, smoking and charcoal fires are […]
Read MorePhoto Credit: City of Phoenix The City of Phoenix’s Strategic Initiatives team invites you to visit a powerful exhibit to raise awareness about sexual assault as part of April’s “Let’s Talk Teal Campaign.” April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the city provides resources and awareness events all month. The exhibit titled “What were you […]
Read MoreThree popular City of Phoenix hiking trails will close during extremely hot days. On days when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning, Camelback Mountain’s Echo and Cholla Trails and all trails associated with Piestewa Peak Trailhead in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve will close from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Excessive Heat […]
Read MoreWith the spring season upon us and low chances of rain until mid-summer, Banner Health experts are warning that Valley fever cases are likely to rise. To get ahead of serious cases, Banner Urgent Care facilities have implemented a new Valley fever dashboard, which gives medical experts real-time information about Valley fever activity in Arizona, […]
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