To prevent fire danger vehicle access to the city of Phoenix trailheads will be closed on July 4, beginning at 3 p.m. The city of Phoenix wants to remind residents that the annual fire ban for desert park areas remains in effect. Fireworks, open fires and smoking are prohibited to reduce fire danger. Also,...
Read MoreAttention drivers, this weekend there will be several major closures on freeways in the Valley to be aware of. I-17 FREEWAY Interstate 17 at Happy Valley Road will be closed southbound from Friday at 10 p.m. to Saturday at 7 a.m. Saturday. In addition, it will be closed northbound from Saturday 10 p.m. to...
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on robocalls. The commission and law enforcement are planning to file charges against several companies and individuals as part of the crack down. It’s called “Operation Call it Quits,” and it includes two FTC commissioners with wildly different political ideals: Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a Democrat, and Noah...
Read MoreGrandkids like Having Grandparents on Facebook, but Please Granny NO posts about your love life! Grandkids have an instant message for grandma and grandpa. While they enjoy having you on Facebook, some secretly want to unfriend you because you post embarrassing stuff. Just in time for World Social Media Day on June 30, a...
Read MoreChildren and infants obviously aren’t going to get behind the wheel of a vehicle to drive anywhere, but they can still get an ID card from Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. “Arizona ID cards have no age restriction,” said MVD Stakeholder Relations Manager Jennifer Bowser-Richards. “Parents should consider an ID card for...
Read MoreWith summer approaching, people are considering ways to stay cool from the intense Arizona heat. However, many don’t consider the importance of making sure their pets are staying cool too. While summer can be a great time to spend time with your furry friend, it can be a dangerous time. The good news is...
Read MoreDear Reader, The last few months have been a whirlwind with so much community support. On May 18 you showed up to meet our reporters and enjoy an afternoon of fun at Hula’s Modern Tiki. You gave us story ideas, asked questions and shared our articles with friends and family. As we settle into...
Read MoreA sentiment of nostalgia filled the room as Former Arizona Governor, and past Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano stepped onto the stage to a standing ovation. Napolitano visited Phoenix to discuss her new book How Safe Are We? at an event hosted by Poison Pen and the Maricopa County Democratic Party at The...
Read MoreMother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women in our lives who support and love us in ways that no one else can. Often this holiday is filled with flowers, cards and lunch out at a local restaurant to celebrate our moms. While this is a common tradition in the United States, Mother’s...
Read MoreRushing into the office with a binder full of legal papers, she enters the large dark conference room and seats herself at the head of the table. It is 8:30 a.m. on a Wednesday. This is the earliest Nicole Stanton is available to meet since she drops her kids off at school each day...
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