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Dr. Jill Biden to speak at Mesa Community College …

5/3/2024
The first lady of the U.S., Dr. Jill Biden, will deliver remarks as a special guest speaker at Mesa Community College’s commencement ceremony on May 11. As a classroom teacher for more …

Black Phoenix officer killed in 1944 by White officer …

5/3/2024
A Black Phoenix Police officer who was shot and killed while on duty by a White Phoenix Police officer in 1944 is being officially recognized for the first time by the department 80 years …

Arizona ranks poorly for access to adult mental health …

5/3/2024
PHOENIX — Mental Health America ranked Arizona 49th in the nation for adult mental health care. The national nonprofit determines rankings based on the prevalence of mental illness and the …

Castle Hot Springs makes international best hotels …

5/3/2024
"Travel + Leisure," a trusted source for travel guidance and inspiration around the globe, announced the 2024 winners of the annual T+L 500 Awards including Arizona’s 1,100-acre luxury desert oasis, Castle Hot Springs.

Peoria Unified governing board approves new department …

5/3/2024
The Peoria Unified governing board approved two new directors last month at public meetings.

Pac-12 Baseball Tournament swings back into Scottsdale …

5/3/2024
Nine teams will compete May 21-25, starting with round-robin pool play Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Three games will take place each day. The three pool winners will advance to the Friday …

Paradise Valley home to 3 of best resorts in world: …

5/3/2024
Out of thousands of resorts and hotels in the world, three of the top 500 are in the Town of Paradise Valley. This year’s Travel + Leisure’s 500 list recognized The Hermosa Inn, …

'Gilbert Goons' are gang, but no added charges …

5/2/2024
The Gilbert Goons are a criminal gang, a multiagency investigation has concluded, but there is insufficient evidence to submit additional charges of participating in or assisting a criminal street …

Time to get rid of invasive plant species

5/2/2024
The winter is gone and its taken its cleansing rain showers with it. Those showers are also vital to nourishing local plant life, and they’ve done their job well. Unfortunately, they …

Hobbs signs Arizona abortion law repeal, but fight …

5/2/2024
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Thursday to repeal a territorial-era abortion law. But that expected action does not end debate on the issue. In fact, it’s just …

Maricopa County human services director takes same …

5/2/2024
Jacqueline Edwards has joined the city of Phoenix as its new Human Services Department director. She has spent the last 14 years with Maricopa County, serving in various positions within the …

Paradise Valley home to 3 of best resorts in world: …

5/2/2024
Out of thousands of resorts and hotels in the world, three of the top 500 are in the Town of Paradise Valley. This year’s Travel + Leisure’s 500 list recognized The Hermosa Inn, …