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Bert Kreischer Says He'd Never Go Back To Fiji Because It Felt Like Arizona
Published June 11, 2025 8:32 AM PDT IT'S F***IN' FLAGSTAFF Drop A Pin Show Bert Kreischer’s keeping it 100, spilling the tea on his one trip that totally soured him -- Fiji, which, for some bizarre reason, he claims is just a glorified Arizona in...

Coast Guard suspends search for Arizona-bound plane that crashed into ocean
The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday for the wreckage of a small plane that crashed into the ocean shortly after taking off from San Diego, killing all six people aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board said it will continue...

The World's Creepiest Town Is An Abandoned "UFO Village" With A Chilling History
Are you passionate about abandoned villages and eerie sites with decaying buildings? Photographers are often intrigued by deserted places that were once bustling (or had big plans to be), such as Hashima Island in Japan, once a hub for the rich,...

Arizona softball secures 3 more commitments, Jenae Berry announces transfer
Monday was a good day for Arizona softball. Not only did former Indiana pitcher Jenae Berry publicly announce her commitment, but three position players joined her. Former Ole Miss outfielder Addison Duke, former San Diego outfielder Tele...
Olivia Sorlie back in Jamestown, awaiting season No. 2 at Arizona
JAMESTOWN — When Olivia Sorlie landed in Tucson, Arizona, last August she had a pretty good idea of what she was in for. "I knew that this was the very first year the women’s hockey program was back at the University of Arizona, so there was going...

2 Arizona cities ranked top for staycations. Here's why
If you're craving a summer vacation but don't have the budget to go on a trip, a local "getaway" can be a fun alternative. A recent survey from The Vacationer found that 82% of Americans plan to travel this summer. But with rising costs due to...

“1.4”, “16”: College hoops fans divided in predicting Bryce James' freshman season with Arizona
The long wait is almost over for Bryce James' debut season with the Arizona Wildcats. Sportscenter NEXT hyped up LeBron James' youngest son's freshman campaign on Instagram on Tuesday by asking fans how much he will average at Arizona in the...

Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel USA Author of the article: Canadian Press Ritika Dubey Published May 12, 2025 • Last updated May 13, 2025 • 2 minute read The Peace Bridge, which connects Buffalo, N.Y., to Fort Erie, Ont. Photo by Harry Rosettani...

Arizona confirms 4 measles cases amid a national surge
Health officials in Navajo County in northern Arizona say they've confirmed four measles cases, which are the first cases of the highly contagious respiratory virus in Arizona in 2025. The announcement from the Navajo County Public Health Services...

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No freeway closures scheduled in Valley over Father’s Day weekend
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has a present for Valley drivers – even those without kids — on Father’s Day weekend. The gift? ADOT said there aren’t any major freeway closures scheduled for improvement projects the weekend of...

Arizona sees 130 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024
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Mona Pauline (Stein) Hafner
Mona, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on May 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Mona was born on April 9, 1942, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and later moved to Madison, where she attended Madison West High...

Phoenix firefighters urge hikers to take trail closures seriously
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, which means no hiking will be allowed on several South Mountain trails, Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....

Measles cases in Arizona raise concerns over indigenous immunization rates
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The first confirmed cases of measles in Arizona this year are raising concerns about vaccination rates for indigenous populations. The four cases reported Monday came from Navajo County, which is 65% reservation land. All...

Community steps up to help Scottsdale shelter replace broken A/C unit
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — There’s new relief tonight at a Scottsdale family shelter that has been experiencing many A/C issues this year. Last week, Arizona’s Family reported that Family Promise of Greater Phoenix needed a new A/C unit at its...

Public's help sought in camping teens' shooting deaths
Two teenagers from Arcadia High School, Pandora Kjolsrud and Evan Clark, were found dead with gunshot wounds near Mount Ord, Arizona. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office requested public assistance with any information regarding the teens'...

Leavenworth Summer Theater collaborates with residents to host travelling performers
By TAYLOR CALDWELL Ward Media Staff Reporter LEAVENWORTH – This month, a number of residents will open their homes to talented actors from all over the U.S. who will perform at the Leavenworth Summer Theater this season. “We do have a lot of local...

Arizona schoolkids' immunization coverage declines
Most Arizona parents vaccinate their children but the number who do not continues to grow, posing a significant health risk to schools and to the wider community, new data shows. Unlike some states, including California and New York, which...

Homeland Security accelerates border wall construction in NM, Arizona
This article was published by Source New Mexico. Read more at sourcenm.com. The U.S. government this week set aside environmental protection laws in order to speed up border wall construction along approximately 20 miles of New Mexico’s border...