Prom night should be a special and stress-free experience for every teenager, and that’s where Cinderella Affair comes in to alleviate any financial worries. In Chandler, AZ, the Cinderella Affair organization aims to alleviate the financial burden on teenagers so they can enjoy their prom night to the fullest. Every year, the East Valley...
Read MoreThe Arizona State Approving Agency (SAA) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has closed its most recent risk-based audit of Grand Canyon University with no findings. The audit, which was triggered by a recent Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against the university, was the second such audit in less than a year and looked at, among other things,...
Read MoreFor over 73 years Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream shop has been a staple in the Phoenix community, serving up delicious ice cream treats. Sadly, the Valley’s beloved ice cream shop has officially permanently shut its doors. In 1951, Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream started selling homemade ice cream when its founder,...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council unanimously approved a water conservation ordinance geared towards large water users, another major component of the “Sustainable Desert Development Policy” that Gallego has led since early 2022. The new policies follow years of strategic planning to ensure Phoenix is managing its water resources responsibly....
Read MoreCalling it a “massive step forward” in the quest for justice for Preston Lord, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has announced the indictments of 4 individuals in the homicide of 16-year-old Preston Lord. The Queen Creek Police Department has arrested 3 of the defendants; one, William Owen Hines, is already in custody. William Owen Hines,...
Read MoreFrank Milstead Frank Milstead, who served as the director of Arizona Department of Safety for five years, announced his retirement in 2020 has expressed interest in becoming the next sheriff of Maricopa County. Last week, he submitted a statement of interest and shared his intentions in a social media post on Wednesday. Milstead, on...
Read MoreJerry Allen A man from Phoenix has been extradited to Kansas to face charges in connection with a 42-year-old murder, following a multi-state investigation. According to a statement released by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Jerry Allen, 75, was taken into custody at his home near 44th Street and Thunderbird Road on Wednesday. He...
Read MoreEugene Livar, MD The Arizona Department of Health Services announced this week Eugene Livar, MD as the nation’s first-ever statewide Chief Heat Officer. This position is an initiative created under Governor Hobb’s Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan. Addressing extreme heat in Arizona is one of Governor Hobbs’ important initiatives and will involve a multitude of state...
Read MoreTimothy Burton McGee Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell recently announced the sentencing of Timothy Burton McGee to 170 years for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. In 2019 and 2020, the Phoenix Police Department received multiple CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a user that was downloading...
Read MoreA newly established community resource center was recently launched by the local nonprofit organization Southwest Behavioral and Health Services (SBHS). The center, located near 27th Avenue and Indian School in Phoenix will the center will cater to individuals in the Valley by offering mental health services and connect the divide between behavioral health services...
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