Aaron Schmidt

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 29, 2024

Arizona State Parks and Trails offers guided New Year’s Day hikes

Arizona State Parks and Trails is inviting visitors to the parks on New Year's Day for its annual First Day Hikes, aimed to connect people with nature.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 27, 2024

SRP to dry up parts of 2 canals in West Valley for annual maintenance

The SRP will dry up parts of the Arizona and Grand canals for annual maintenance starting in January, according to a press release.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2024

Gold coin worth over $1,300 dropped in Salvation Army Red Kettle in Phoenix

A half-ounce gold American Eagle coin worth over $1,300 was donated at the Salvation Army's Ray & Joan Kroc Center location in Phoenix.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2024

Goodyear expanding water facility to treat 2 million gallons of water each day

The city of Goodyear on Thursday began construction of its expansion project of the Rainbow Valley Water Reclamation Facility.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 26, 2024

Phoenix-based development firm purchases 9.4-acre infill parcel near Sky Harbor Airport

GO Industrial, a Phoenix-based development firm has acquired property near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 25, 2024

USDA funds 10 energy cooperatives through New ERA Program

The USDA announced awards for more than $4.37 billion in energy investments through its Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2024

Insomnia Cookies to open first store in Chandler in early 2025

The ever-so popular Insomnia Cookies continues to grow with its first store in Chandler., the company's 312th location nationwide.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 24, 2024

Outlets North Phoenix welcomes 6 new, coming-soon tenants

Outlets North Phoenix is evolving from a traditional shopping center to a facility that includes shopping, restaurants, entertainment and services.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2024

2 Mesa clinic owners plead guilty to defrauding Medicaid agency of $3.3 million

Two Arizonans face up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid agency.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2024

Phoenix breaks daily heat record for 4th day in a row

Phoenix reached a record high temperature in the Valley for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, hitting 79 degrees at 4:51 p.m.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2024

13th annual Snow Week returns to Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix

Although Phoenix is breaking heat records in December, there's a 100% chance of snow during Snow Week at the Arizona Science Center.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2024

Mesa City Council approves Fiesta Mall rezoning, clearing way for redevelopment project

The Mesa City Council unanimously approved a rezoning application for the vacant Fiesta Mall on Monday, clearing way for a major redevelopment project.

ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2024

2 Native Air crews in central Arizona obtain first responder status

Native Air 4 and 14 in Prescott and Prescott Valley recently obtained first responder status, according to a press release.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2024

Queen Creek’s Recreation & Aquatic Center scheduled to open in spring 2025

The new Queen Creek Recreation and Aquatic Center - located on Signal Butte north of Queen Creek Road - is set to open in spring 2025.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2024

New semiconductor materials manufacturing facility opens in east Mesa

JX Advanced Metals USA, Inc. (JX USA), formerly known as JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA, Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its manufacturing plant in Mesa.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 24, 2024

New upscale apartment development coming to Old Town Scottsdale, construction starts spring 2025

A new upscale apartment development is coming to Old Town Scottsdale with construction set to begin in spring 2025, according to a press release.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 17, 2024

West-MEC breaks ground on $13.5 million expansion project

Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) recently broke ground on a $13.5 million expansion of its northeast campus in Phoenix.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 16, 2024

Chandler City Council approves multi-language translation technology

The Chandler City Council on Tuesday approved a contract for multi-language translation technology services and support.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2024

Arizona State University President Michael Crow named to TIME100 Climate List

Arizona State University President Michael Crow has been named to the TIME100 Climate list.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 15, 2024

Tempe to set up memorial displays this weekend for 2023 traffic fatalities

The city of Tempe will place displays at the intersections closest to where 2023 traffic fatalities occurred, beginning Friday and ending Monday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2024

Buckeye officer completes motorcycle training as department reestablishes motor unit

Dante Herron, a Buckeye Police traffic officer, completed his certification to become part of the department's new motorcycle unit, authorities said.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 11, 2024

Buckeye voters approve bond for public safety and transportation

Preliminary results show Buckeye residents have approved Propositions 494 and 495, the city's first general obligation bond in almost 40 years.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2024

Aspiring Phoenix gang member sentenced to prison for committing multiple murders

A Phoenix gang member has been sentenced to prison after committing multiple murders, authorities said on Friday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 3, 2024

Valley gets fair share of rain, hail in stormy Sunday afternoon

The Valley got its fair share of rainy weather on Sunday, with some parts of the Valley even getting hail. The Valley should experience continued light showers until 8 p.m.