Temps to drop in metro Phoenix, while rain and snow fall in Flagstaff
Cool temperatures were expected in Phoenix, but showers of rain and snow were expected to fall in Flagstaff over Easter weekend. Temperatures are scheduled to drop on Thursday, April 17th. Gabriel Rogero, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix, said temperatures are expected to be 5-8 degrees cooler than weekend averages. From Thursday, […]
A bill to preempt Metro Council by a Nashville Democrat raises eyebrows • Tennessee Lookout
The recent introduction and rapid withdrawal by state legislators to eliminate local governments of police surveillance cameras has raised eyebrows in Nashville. Nashville Democrat John Ray Clemons introduced it invoice It will effectively interfere with local surveillance of controversial surveillance technologies such as license plate readers (LPRS) – an automatic camera that captures and analyzes […]
New Maricopa County Board of Supervisors chair wants pro hockey back in metro Phoenix
The new head of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors announced Monday that he will prioritize bringing a professional hockey team back to the Valley. Republican Thomas Galvin, who was unanimously elected chairman, said he has met with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who supports his plan. “I am establishing an advisory board of visionary leaders […]
Maricopa County confirms 645 heat-associated deaths in metro Phoenix last year
phoenix – public health officials arizonaThe most populous county on Wednesday reported a staggering 645 confirmed heat-related deaths last year. This is an increase of more than 50% from 2022 and another consecutive annual record for the dry metropolitan area. phoenix. The numbers inside are breaking news The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has […]
Prominent Music Producer Metro Boomin Faces Rape Allegations
The alleged victim, Vanessa Lemestre, accused prominent hip-hop producer Metro Boomin of rape in a lawsuit filed on October 29th. LeMestre said she knew Metro Boomin long before the Grammy-nominated producer allegedly sexually assaulted her in 2016. He claimed to have trusted him. TMZ. This renowned producer has worked with some of the biggest names […]
‘Swarming’ legislation proposed to reduce teen violence around metro Phoenix
Queen Creek, AZ (AZFamily) — Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell joined Queen Creek County leaders and state Rep. Matt Gress on Wednesday to discuss proposed tougher legislation to combat teen violence and aggravated assault. It's an issue that has plagued the East Valley region in recent months, with Preston Lord's death in particular shocking the […]
Last year’s deadly heat wave in metro Phoenix didn’t discriminate
PHOENIX (AP) — Priscilla Orr, 75, was living in her old white Kia in a supermarket parking lot last summer after telling her family she'd lost her money and her home in a romance scam. But when her car broke down and the air conditioning stopped working, she was exposed to the dangerous desert heat. […]
Maricopa County confirms 23 heat-related deaths so far in 2024 around the Phoenix metro
Phoenix (AZ Family) — We’ve had an unusually hot start to this summer and sadly (as of Wednesday morning) there have already been 23 confirmed heat-related deaths in Maricopa County this year. There have been 322 other deaths, which are also under investigation to see if they were due to heatstroke. The majority of the […]
Outdoor smoking banned at metro Phoenix regional parks
PHOENIX – If you're planning on visiting Maricopa County regional parks over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, please leave your cigarettes in your car or at home. Outdoor smoking was banned in parks from Monday as authorities expanded existing fire restrictions, with smoking only permitted in enclosed vehicles and campervans. Smokers should also ensure […]
Broad Metro set to begin Phase 2 of Stadium Trace development in Hoover
Broad Metro, a commercial real estate development company, announced major progress on its Stadium Trace development project in Hoover. The company announced Thursday that it plans to begin Phase 2 of the project, pending approval of a letter of intent submitted by Broad Metro to the Hoover City Council. “We are committed to developing Stadium […]
