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Scottsdale Anti-Apartment Group Files Second Lawsuit Against Axon Deal The battle over Axon's massive north Scottsdale headquarters just got another round of legal fireworks. Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions, the scrappily named group better known as TAAAZE, filed a new lawsuit Monday in Maricopa County Superior Court
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A Tennessee man who traveled to Scottsdale to experience the legendary party atmosphere at the WM Phoenix Open is now seeking millions in damages after claiming he was seriously injured during the chaotic conditions on February 10, 2024. William O'Hagan, a 40-year-old banker and former Harvard quarterback, filed
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Scottsdale Schools Face Painful Budget Reality If you thought closing two neighborhood elementary schools would solve Scottsdale Unified School District's money troubles, think again. The district is staring down an $8 million budget hole for next school year, and the options to fill it aren't pretty.
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Tempe Neighbors Battle Robotaxi Charging Station Proposal Living in the Valley means embracing innovation, but residents near Hughes Acres in Tempe are drawing the line at having a 24/7 robotaxi charging station in their backyard. The proposed facility at 2105 S. Terrace Road would replace an empty dirt lot
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Artichokes Basketball Finding Their Stride Mid-Season If you haven't caught a Scottsdale Community College men's basketball game yet this season, you're missing out on some exciting hardwood action right in our backyard. The Fighting Artichokes are battling through a competitive ACCAC season with a
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If you've wandered through Old Town Scottsdale lately and noticed smoother streets or freshly painted parking garages, there's a good reason. The city has committed $47 million to transform one of the Valley's most beloved destinations, and residents are already seeing the results. The
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Moe Odum Goes Off as Sun Devils Torch Cincinnati 82-68 Valley basketball fans, we finally have something to celebrate. Arizona State snapped a frustrating three-game losing streak Saturday night at Desert Financial Arena, blowing past the Cincinnati Bearcats 82-68 behind a jaw-dropping performance from Moe Odum. And when I say
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Valley Hospitals Swamped as Flu Season Hits Hard If you've been feeling under the weather lately, you're definitely not alone. Phoenix-area hospitals are facing a serious crunch as seasonal flu and respiratory viruses sweep through the Valley with a vengeance this January. Banner Health, Dignity Health,
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Chandler Ostrich Festival Spreads Its Wings to New Home After more than two decades at Tumbleweed Park, the beloved Chandler Ostrich Festival is packing up and heading to greener pastures. The 36th annual celebration of all things ostrich will strut into Rawhide Western Town and Event Center this March, marking
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TSA Will Charge $45 Fee for Travelers Without Real ID Starting February 1 Valley travelers, the countdown is on. Starting February 1, anyone flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbor or any U.S. airport without a Real ID or valid passport will face a $45 fee just to get through
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Tempe Takes Lead on Drink Spiking Prevention If you enjoy Tempe's vibrant nightlife scene, there's some potentially groundbreaking news coming out of City Hall. Tempe is working to become the first city in Arizona to require bars and clubs to help protect patrons from drink spiking.
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Measles Cases Climb in Phoenix Area with New Gilbert Exposure Sites If you've been running errands in Gilbert lately, you might want to check those dates on your calendar. Maricopa County health officials confirmed two new measles cases Friday, bringing unwelcome news along with three additional exposure sites