The Arizona State Fair concert series has been entertaining generations for decades. However, when the fair returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix on Oct. 1., there won’t be any major concerts taking place at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Citing apparent budget shortfalls after the 2019 fair and the fact that the 2020 fair was canceled...
Read MoreToday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use...
Read MoreThe Biden administration said Wednesday it was banning use of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide long targeted by environmentalists, on food crops because it poses risks to children and farm workers. The Environmental Protection Agency acted after a federal appeals court ordered the government in April to quickly determine whether the pesticide is safe...
Read MoreThe FBI Violent Crimes Task Force continues to seek the public’s assistance to help identify the “Back Again Bandit”, who is now suspected of robbing 13 banks since December 30, 2020. The most recent bank robbery occurred on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The robberies took place throughout the Phoenix, Arizona valley. During each of...
Read MoreFederal officials have officially extended the requirement of mask mandates for air travelers and employees on all flights and public transportation. In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Transportation Security Administration’s current order that is scheduled to expire September 13 announced Tuesday the order will be extended until January 18. The...
Read MoreFor one day only, the public will get a chance to see Rock Star Alice Cooper’s multi-million-dollar Andy Warhol outside of Larsen Gallery. The legendary acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas, Little Electric Chair will be on display Thursday, September 23rd at Neiman Marcus located in Scottsdale Fashion Square from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Warhol is currently available to be seen...
Read MoreBallet Arizona will mark their return with free outdoor performances this fall across the Valley. Ballet Under the Stars, presented by Ballet Arizona, will bring a live show to Phoenix, Glendale, Goodyear and Fountain Hills. “These performances allow all people to be immersed in the world of ballet and can often ignite the spark...
Read MoreAfter a trip to Paris, two Arizona school teachers were inspired to quit their jobs and opened GenuWine Arizona Wine Bar; a self-serve wine bar that highlights Arizona wines! Former 7th-grade math and science teachers in Gilbert, best friends and now co-owners Emily Rieve and Lindsey Schoenemann funneled their passion into their new opportunity after...
Read MoreSocial Security recipients could be in for some good news, as financial experts say a Cost-of-Living-Adjustment, or a COLA, could increase their monthly checks next year. Social Security entitlements haven’t gotten a decent boost in decades and the program barely kept up with the cost of living. But next year, those checks could be...
Read MoreIn a vital step forward Tuesday, the Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan that will allocate plenty of money to Arizona. The plan will provide funds to rebuild roads and bridges, and also to shore up coastlines against climate change, protect public utility systems from cyberattacks and modernize the electric grid. Public...
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