President Joe Biden announced Tuesday plans to nominate a second Arizona Republican to a post in his administration. Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake has been chosen to be ambassador to Turkey. “Given the strategic importance of the United States’ relationship with our long-time NATO ally, the Republic of Turkey, I am honored and humbled...
Read MoreThe $300 a week in supplemental jobless pay Arizonans have enjoyed for months are coming to an end after payments go out this week, meaning anyone collecting benefits — and there are about 143,000 such people — will go back to receiving just $240 a week maximum. Congress authorized the bonus weekly benefits to...
Read MoreAttorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that a State Grand Jury has indicted Tracey Kay McKee, of Scottsdale, with one count of Illegal Voting and one count of Perjury, for allegedly casting a vote in the name of a deceased person through an early ballot in the 2020 General Election. The indictment alleges that...
Read MoreSummer in well underway and sun safety is always in season. For those taking on the Arizona sun, it is important to wear sunscreen when outside. According to experts at the University of Arizona’s Skin Cancer Institute, Arizonans are at a particular risk for sun-related skin damage. Arizona sits at a higher altitude and lower...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Suns may be on the road, but that won’t stop the Rally the Valley celebration planned in downtown Phoenix. The Arizona Diamondbacks have plans to host a viewing party at Chase Field for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they are working with the Phoenix Suns...
Read MoreIf you want to travel internationally in the next six months and you don’t have a passport or yours is set to expire in that time frame, act now to apply for one or renew yours. Due to increased demand, a shortage of appointments and delays with the U.S. Post Service, the State Department...
Read MoreEver wonder when your bus is arriving? Or, when the next train will pull into the station? Ponder no more. Valley Metro, in partnership with the city of Phoenix and Vix Technology, has launched the new Valley Metro: Plan & Track app that features real time bus and light rail tracking and trip planning. “More than...
Read MoreAre you looking for a new furry best friend? The Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring adoption fees for all pets at Arizona Humane Society this week. From Wednesday, July 7 through Sunday, July 11, all animals at the Arizona Humane Society will have waived adoption fees. The Arizona Humane Society currently has more than...
Read MoreHundreds of blood donors in Arizona are needed to help address a critical shortage of blood. Vitalant, a nonprofit that collects blood for hospitals, said Friday that blood drives canceled because of the pandemic has continued to leave blood supplies low. The company said that they were 4,000 donations short in May. Type-O blood...
Read MoreAmy Daeschel is a woman in long-term recovery. “What that means to me is I haven’t found it necessary to use a drink or a drug since August 23, 2017,” Daeschel said. Daeschel had a successful life until she had multiple foot surgeries at the age of 37. She was prescribed oxycontin for pain....
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