Early Monday morning, a wrong-way driver traveled 37 miles along I-17 before the driver was stopped near New River. The driver was taken into custody and booked into jail on felony DUI charges. Thankfully the driver was stopped before any collision occurred, but reports of wrong way drivers on Arizona roadways seem to be...
Read MoreBack in May, the Phoenix Suns of the NBA and the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA announced a project to build a new practice facility to share. This facility was to be built on the west side of 44th St facing Camelback Mountain, with construction starting in August. A poll consisting of surrounding residents...
Read MoreAfter taking the holiday weekend off, crews will be back to work on weekend freeway projects resulting in a few closures around the valley over the next two weeks. The Arizona Department of Transportation has set the following closures to allow crews to spray an asphalt-based treatment, known as a fog seal, along the...
Read MoreThe Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking for donations so that they can keep wildlife hydrated. Incredibly dry and hot summer weather has left wildlife without the amount of water they need to survive. “Especially this year, because monsoons have been so lacking,” said Joseph Currie, the Habitat Program manager with Arizona Game...
Read MoreAAA Arizona has reported that the state is number one in the U.S. when it comes to how many people are killed in red light violation crashes. “We live in a fast-moving society,” said AAA spokesperson Aldo Vazquez. “But, impatience can lead to deadly consequences.” AAA’s data states that from 2008-2017 more than 350...
Read MoreMobile carriers, Verizon and Sprint have debuted 5G wireless in the Phoenix area, making the city one of the first in the U.S. to experience the faster service. Phoenix is the ninth city Sprint has launched the service in, which began serving over 740,000 people on Tuesday. Phoenix is the 10th city Verizon has...
Read MoreAccording to the Consumer Product and Safety Commission, about 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles are being recalled. The water bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. The High Point, NC company is working with the CPSC in the recall. The following important safety notice was recently published...
Read MoreTwo homicide suspects are wanted by Tucson Police Department after escaping custody during transport. Officials are looking for Blane and Susan Barksdale after they reportedly escaped custody while being moved from Henrietta, New York, to Pima County. The Barksdales reportedly overtook two security officers Monday evening in Blanding, Utah. The couple is wanted in...
Read MoreSpecial election votes are in for the City of Phoenix and the no votes have it. Prop 105 Tuesday voters decided Prop 105 will effectively prevent a block on current and future light rail expansion projects, clearing the way for light rail expansion. The results have not been finalized and are not official, but...
Read MoreSick and tired of your phone ringing daily with annoying robocalls? The Arizona Attorney General has heard the complaints and has stepped in to help. Arizona officially joined a coalition of 51 attorneys general and 12 phone companies to establish ways to fight robocalls. “These principles are being adopted to help us stop illegal...
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