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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks to reporters during her first official appearance in Surprise as governor at the opening of HomeBase on Feb. 2.
HomeBase opening brings Hobbs to Surprise
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs made her first official Surprise visit to help open a new housing shelter for young homeless adults. more
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PD: Student with gun at Red Mountain High School arrested near Mesa park
Mesa police arrested a student Thursday after he was seen with a gun on the Red Mountain High School campus, authorities said. Police received a call from staff at the school at about 2:50 p.m. … more
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The Maricopa County recently approved funding for Mesa Public Schools and a recent $6.4 million program to support career pathways for eligible students at Maricopa County Community Colleges. (Maricopa County)
Maricopa County is allocating $7.5 million towards career education programs
On Jan, 26 Maricopa County announced they have allocated more than $7.5 million in federal funding for the county’s community college system and Mesa public education. more
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Fans are already taking photos outside State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 2.
Calm will soon give way to Super frenzy at Glendale Westgate
Folks walking a leisurely pace around Westgate Thursday were soaking up the sunny calm. At times, birds outnumbered people. more
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Phoenix Art Museum's The pARTy co-chairs, from left, Howard and Ellen Katz, are seen at the event January 28 at the Phoenix Art Museum. (Photo provided by Haute Media)
Phoenix Art Museum’s The pARTy raises nearly $900,000
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Art Museum celebrated its annual fundraiser event, The pARTy, on January 28 with  nearly 250 people filling the Museum and raising almost $900,000, which will benefit the Museum’s exhibitions, education programs and vital operations. more
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Senators Anthony Kern and Justine Wadsack, the authors of two measures aimed at "drag shows," confer Thursday on the Senate floor. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Glendale senator pushes bill barring drag shows before children, in government buildings
PHOENIX — Republicans in the Arizona Senate are targeting "drag story hour" and other drag performances that have drawn the ire of conservatives, with the sponsor of a proposal banning certain … more
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Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund monies will be used to pay for the project. Construction is to begin in February with an anticipated finish of May 15.
$875K Haven Hollow road construction project planned in Apache Junction
An $874,500 contract has been approved for roadway reconstruction, curb, gutter and sidewalks in Haven Hollow in Apache Junction. The City Council at a recent meeting approved the contract with … more
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Scottsdale Safeway sells $3.5M The Pick ticket
The Pick jackpot of $3.5 million was hit last night by the person who purchased a ticket at a Safeway in Scottsdale. The Arizona Lottery announced the winning ticket from Wednesday night's drawing … more
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Tempe considers license requirement, minimum age hike for tobacco sales
A Tempe City Council committee has decided to update a proposal to decrease youth tobacco and e-cigarette use by establishing a tobacco sales license, enacting fees to ensure compliance and raising … more
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The Northwest Regional Library in Surprise will be the center of the changeover of the three libraries in Surprise from administration by the Maricopa County Library District to the city. The transition begins Feb. 13 and is complete July 1 when the changes to borrowing and library access will be complete.
Surprise details library transition timeline
In preparation for the transition of the three city of Surprise libraries from Maricopa County Library District staffing and programming to city of Surprise staffing and programming, the libraries … more
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Artworks by B!G ART, Jeff Zischke and Immerge Interactive are shown along the Arizona Canal in Old Town Scottsdale during Canal Convergence.
Scottsdale Arts receives $45,000 grant for Canal Convergence
Scottsdale Arts announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $45,000. more
Midway through the third quarter, there was a long stoppage by the referees as there appeared to be confusion with the game clock. This however, did not make the game any less exciting as Vista Grande’s lead was cut down to only three as the Prospectors made it a 27-24 game.
AJHS boys’ basketball team loses to Vista Grande, 45-31
The Apache Junction Prospectors (2-21) boys’ basketball team hosted the Vista Grande Spartans (1-19) on Jan. 27. The Prospectors were looking to electrify the almost packed crowd in their … more
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Realtor Lisa Ritchie was among those who spoke at a recent Chandler City Council meeting against a proposed apartment complex on a county island near Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo Road. The proposed 518-unit complex is on 25 acres near a major shopping center and Hamilton High School.
Chandler residents, city oppose county-island apartments
A planned development that was a hot topic at some recent Chandler City Council meetings wasn’t about any city developments at all. The Landings at Ocotillo is the associated with a large, … more
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Scottsdale police will use a portion of a state grant on bicycle safety education.
Scottsdale police promote bike safety, tackle reckless driving with state funding
The Scottsdale Police Department has received two state grants to crack down on reckless driving and pay for pedestrian and bicycle safety education and enforcement. The money, which totals … more
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The Demons were looking to snatch a higher seed for playoff time, while the Prospectors were looking to end the season strong. Many fans of both teams showed up to support their players.
AJHS boys’ basketball team loses to Dysart, 65-38
The Apache Junction Prospectors (2-20) and the Dysart Demons (16-6) matched up on Jan. 26. The Demons were looking to snatch a higher seed for playoff time, while the Prospectors were looking to … more
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The Dons won the tipoff, and proceeded to have a great offensive quarter, notching 18 points against the Prospectors defense.
AJHS girls’ basketball team loses to Coronado, 56-40
The Prospectors girls’ basketball team (2-19) faced the Coronado Dons (6-14) on Senior Night, Jan. 24. The Prospectors were celebrating Gloria Valenzuela, Sophia Tolenhio and Heather Cornwell … more
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Positions include elementary school teaching positions in kindergarten through fifth grade; and math, science and English language arts for sixth through eighth grades.
Apache Junction school district to host 3 job fairs
In an effort to recruit top candidates for numerous job positions, Apache Junction Unified School District is hosting job fairs 8:30-11 a.m. Feb. 11, March 20 and April 1 at the AJUSD District … more
Tempe offers incentive to go paperless paying utility bills
Tempe has launched a sweepstakes to increase enrollment in paperless billing and autopay options for city utilities. Two winners will be drawn to win a $500 Visa Gift Card at the conclusion of the … more
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Sen.David Farnsworth, R-Mesa.
Mesa, Tempe senators cite threats, back limiting access to lawmakers’ addresses
PHOENIX - State lawmakers voted Wednesday to make it more difficult to find out where they live. But they said that threats they face make the move necessary. Without dissent, members of the … more
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Tempe's Ken McDonald Golf Course
Tempe takes another step toward changes at Ken McDonald Golf Course
A survey asking for the community’s opinions on the future of Ken McDonald Golf Course is nearing an end. Those who would like to participate in the survey can register their opinions … more
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Wyyerd Fiber has a licensing agreement with Maricopa County.
Wyyerd uses licensed workers in Sun City West
Concerns over the Wyyerd Fiber installation continue throughout Sun City West. more
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Dr. Danielle Goldfarb, double board-certified neurologist and psychiatrist at Banner Sun Health Research Institute.
Alzheimer's lecture held in Sun City West
Renowned neurologist discusses the latest advancements with Alzheimer's in Sun City West. more
Glendale police seek help finding robbery suspect (with video)
Glendale police need help identifying suspects involved in a robbery from December of last year. more
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Legislative District 3 officials seek Scottsdale Unified superintendent removal
State Representatives Joseph Chaplik, R-Scottsdale, Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, and Senator John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, issued an open letter Feb. 1 to members of the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board condemning Superintendent Scott Menzel for offensive and hateful comments made in a 2019 interview.  more
A legislative effort in Arizona would seek to change the state constitution to require those seeking ballot initiatives to get 10% of signatures needed from each legislative district.
Arizona Legislature aiming to require changes to initiative petitions
PHOENIX — Republican legislators are moving to throw another roadblock in the path of people to make their own laws. SCR 1015, approved Wednesday by the Senate Government Committee, would … more
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