Pause of SNAP benefits could have major impact on Arizona small businesses
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As Nov. 1 approaches and the government remains shut down, the Arizona Department of Economic Security says the United States Department of Agriculture has instructed states to pause issuing November SNAP benefits. There are over 855,000 people in Arizona in September who were issued SNAP...
Bear cub safely captured in San Tan Valley
A bear cub spotted wandering through San Tan Valley over the past week has been safely captured and relocated by wildlife officials.
The Most Dog-Friendly Retirement Towns in America
Picture this: you’ve spent decades building your career, raising a family, and planning for retirement. Now you’re ready to embrace your golden years with your most loyal companion by your ... Read more The post The Most Dog-Friendly Retirement Towns in America appeared first on Doggodigest .
Man falls through animal shelter ceiling in Phoenix during vandalism investigation
PHOENIX — A man was arrested after crashing through the ceiling of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s West Shelter in Phoenix on Friday. He fell while deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a shattered window and blood on the door handles, according to MCACC spokesperson Kim...
Firefighter hurt while rescuing hiker on Phoenix-area trail
Around 5:30 p.m., rescue teams responded to the area of Deem Hills for reports of an injured hiker.
Inflation hits Phoenix shoppers as prices rise 3% nationwide
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The latest Consumer Price Index shows food and energy costs are climbing as gas prices lead monthly increases nationwide and Phoenix shoppers are feeling the pinch. “Everything is more expensive,” said Kyle Evans. “Cost of food is going up and living too,” said William Bogart....
Gilbert family seeks answers months after fire they say was caused by SRP transformer
GILBERT (AZFamily) — A Gilbert family asked Arizona’s Family for help after they said an SRP transformer caught fire and set their field and fence ablaze. It had been seven months since the fire, and the family said they had heard almost nothing from SRP about how the company planned to fix the damage.
Police: No arrests yet in East Valley elementary school vandalism
The Chandler Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism that was committed in the early morning hours of Oct. 22 at Conley Elementary School, at 500 S. Arrowhead Drive. At about 1:30
Rock climber falls up to 15 feet near Granite Mountain
A 30-year-old woman suffered serious injuries, having a tourniquet applied to her leg after falling up to 15 feet in the Granite Mountain area.
Retail center in Gilbert sells for $13 million
Lindsay Square, a fully leased neighborhood shopping center in Gilbert, has been sold for $13 million to a family investment firm based in Washington state. The approximately
