A company co-owned by golf legend Tiger Woods has lined up a new venture in metro Phoenix: a pair of entertainment centers featuring 18-hole putting courses. Florida-based PopStroke announced Thursday it has reached deals for seven new locations in three states, including the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale and The Pavilions at Talking Stick...
Read MoreAt the end of this month, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be lifting seat restrictions for remaining home games this season. The team announced Wednesday that starting May 25, restrictions will be lifted in order to allow season ticket holders back into their original seats. The D-backs say they will be continuing Major League Baseball’s...
Read MoreMajor pharmacies across Arizona are making it easier to get COVID-19 vaccines by offering same-day appointments and walk-in shots. Walgreens, Walmart/Sam’s Club and CVS all announced plans this week to make the vaccines more accessible. The announcement came amid a report that Walgreens and CVS are responsible for more than half of all the...
Read MoreThe FBI is offering a reward for information on a drive-by shooting that targeted an FBI Task Force Officer in Phoenix in April. A $10,000 reward will be given for information that lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The officer was driving near 20th Street and Wier Avenue on April 23...
Read MoreMaricopa County Animal Care and Control is participating in a national “Empty the Shelters” event as they experience crowded kennels. From May 5 to May 9, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring adoption fees for pets at shelters and rescues in 36 states across the country. Adoptions sponsored through the event include licensing fees, spay/neuter...
Read MoreVIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED The Phoenix Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a woman and to identify a person or the vehicle in a possible kidnapping Wednesday night. Officers responded to an assault call near the intersection of 21st Avenue and Van Buren Street around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday evening. A witness...
Read MoreMay is National Water Safety Month and an Arizona nonprofit is making a big splash to keep people safe in and around water this summer. The Valley of the Sun YMCA is offering free swim lessons to the first 1,000 people who register for classes to be held May 17-21 at any of the...
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees, paving the way for Arizona’s current and future workforces and expanding opportunities for populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education. “Arizona’s community colleges play a critical role in supporting students of all ages and equipping our workforce with skills...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order to meet surging job demand and support job creators throughout Arizona as employment opportunities grow and the COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone who wants it. The Executive Order rescinds a March 2020 Executive Order that waived the requirement that an individual receiving employment benefits must be...
Read MoreHomeless pet owners will soon be provided a new place for their dogs to live while the owners transition from living on the streets to securing more permanent housing. Hunkapi Farms has partnered with the city of Phoenix, Midwestern University, Community Bridges, Phoenix Suns Charities and other partners to launch a dog hotel. The...
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