Tuesday, September 30, 2014

FAA's new flight plan sends jets over Phoenix neighborhoods


FAA's new flight plan sends jets over Phoenix neighborhoods


The Federal Aviation Administration has rolled out its new program meant to reduce fuel usage. It's called Next-Gen, but it's been nothing but a problem for some living in central Phoenix neighborhoods. "September 18. That's when it all started," said Beth ...


Watch: Joaquin Phoenix plays a stoned '70s detective in the trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Inherent Vice'


NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (UPI) --Boogie Nights and Magnolia director Paul Thomas Anderson is back, reuniting with actor Joaquin Phoenix for the star-studded adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's Inherent Vice. According to the New York Film Festival's description of ...


Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix Reunite In 'Inherent Vice' Trailer


There's a brief Walk the Line reunion between Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix in the new Inherent Vice trailer -- but they're not Johnny Cash and June Carter anymore. The film is already being hailed as director P.T. Anderson's funniest film yet ...



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Phoenix Suns heading to training camp with guards aplenty


Phoenix Suns heading to training camp with guards aplenty


PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns defied expectations in 2013-2014 by recovering from the second-worst season in franchise history and narrowly missing the playoffs. With the team set to start training camp, Lon Babby, president of basketball operations, said ...


Watch: Joaquin Phoenix Gets His Stoner Detective Groove On In Paul Thomas Anderson’s Psychedelic Comedy ‘Inherent Vice’


The name of the game seemed to be chaos. That’s how Owen Wilson and Josh Brolin have both described the process of “Inherent Vice.” It’s not something you expect to hear from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson. But his style has radically evolved.


Phoenix Suns' Eric Bledsoe: 'I had already signed' qualifying offer


All's well that ends well. That old adage can certainly be applied to the summer-long saga between restricted free agent Eric Bledsoe and the Phoenix Suns. After two-and-a-half months with very little movement, both sides came together on a new five-year ...


Phoenix storms bring floods, close airport


PHOENIX, Sept. 29 (UPI) --Storms hit the southwest U.S. Saturday, bringing flooding and high winds that knocked out power and delayed flights. Trees knocked out power lines and traffic lights, leaving more than 46,000 Arizona Public Service Co. customers ...


Phoenix girls beat Eagles: Mount Carmel team improves to 2-3


The Mount Carmel Phoenix survived a final-period spurt by the Harvest Christian Academy Eagles to win 23-14 last night in the Independent Interscholastic Athletic Association of Guam Girls' Middle School Basketball League played at the Harvest gym in Toto.


VA settles complaints by 3 Phoenix whistleblowers


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department said Monday it has settled complaints filed by three employees who faced retaliation after filing whistleblower complaints about the troubled Phoenix VA hospital. The employees were among the first to ...


Phoenix storms down trees, power lines


PHOENIX — Utility crews and Phoenix-area residents continue to clean up after Phoenix storms that blew over trees, light poles and power poles. The number of customers still without power as of Monday had dropped to under 1,000. That's down from the peak ...


Phoenix man receives award from Angels in the Neighborhood TV show


For Phoenix resident Frank Thomas, giving back isn't something he does at the holidays or once in a while. It's a way of life. Leaders with "Angels in the Neighborhood," a television show highlighting people with a commitment to others, are expected to ...


Phoenix Suns Betting on Potential over Production by Extending Morris Twins


The Phoenix Suns weren't finished spending after reaching a five-year, $70 million agreement with emerging star Eric Bledsoe. On the heels of a surprise 48-win season that nearly qualified for the playoffs, general manager Ryan McDonough's front office had ...


Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney (for Nintendo 3DS)


Cons Clashing art styles. A bloated script can slow the pacing to a crawl. Characters can feel two-dimensional. Bottom Line Layton's brain-teasing puzzles and Ace Attorney's rigorous courtroom circus make for a surprisingly good match despite some pacing ...



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Phoenix-area roads, school closed due to weekend storm damage


Phoenix-area roads, school closed due to weekend storm damage


Phoenix-area roads, school closed due to weekend storm damage Roads and a school were closed Monday due to damage from Saturday afternoon's storms. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/YGmQzK



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Monday, September 29, 2014

Morris Twins Close To Contract Extension With The Phoenix Suns


Morris Twins Close To Contract Extension With The Phoenix Suns


Twin brothers Markieff and Marcus Morris are closing in on a contract extension with the Phoenix Suns. A deal may be announced as soon as Monday, according to Marc Stein of ESPN. Both twins are eligible for contract extensions until October 31st. The ...



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Phoenix Suns rumors: Preparing for future trades?


Phoenix Suns rumors: Preparing for future trades?


Many have questioned what the Phoenix Suns are doing considering they now employ Goran Dragic, Isaiah Thomas, Zoran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe in their backcourt. That’s a significant amount of talent who is making (or will be making) a significant amount ...


Thousands without power as storm slams Phoenix


A storm slammed much of the Phoenix metro area Saturday, leaving tens of thousands of customers without power while also flooding roads, causing flight delays, toppling trees and knocking out traffic lights. VPC PHOENIX — A storm slammed the Phoenix area ...


Phoenix Cow Dies After Being Pelted With Softballs


PHOENIX (AP) -- Phoenix police say a family's pet cow died after being pelted with softballs. Sgt. Steve Martos tells KPHO-TV that the family found the animal with severe injuries on their north Phoenix ranch on Friday morning. Martos says the cow was ...


Last defendant in Phoenix drug case sentenced


PHOENIX - Federal prosecutors say the final defendant in a case involving a Phoenix marijuana trafficking and robbery operation has been sentenced. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Arizona says 32-year-old Isaac Reed, of Phoenix, was sentenced Thursday to ...



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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Phoenix break open tie to beat Big Bears


Phoenix break open tie to beat Big Bears


Quarterback Ryohei Takahashi rushed two yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown to break a 7-7 tie as the Nihon University Phoenix defeated the Waseda University Big Bears 14-7 on Sunday at Amino Vital Field in Chofu, Tokyo. The Phoenix stayed undefeated with ...


Intense storms knock over trees, drench Phoenix


PHOENIX – Intense storms swept through the Southwest on Saturday, snapping trees and shrouding metropolitan Phoenix in cascading showers while also bringing flooding to parts of Nevada. The skies above downtown Phoenix were completely gray in the ...



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Watch Live: President Obama Addresses Black Lawmakers at Phoenix Awards


Watch Live: President Obama Addresses Black Lawmakers at Phoenix Awards


President Barack Obama will give the keynote address at the The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards banquet, a black-tie affair tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.


Southwest storms knock over trees, drench Phoenix


PHOENIX (AP) — Intense storms swept through the Southwest on Saturday, snapping trees and shrouding metropolitan Phoenix in cascading showers while also bringing flooding to parts of Nevada. The skies above downtown Phoenix were completely gray in the ...



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Rain starting to hit Arizona; Phoenix hail, flooding possible


Rain starting to hit Arizona; Phoenix hail, flooding possible


"We're not expecting widespread flooding at this point," he said. "The main issues would be strong, possibly damaging winds, hail and localized flooding." Winds could be as strong as 20 miles per hour, according to the weather service. Meteorologist ...


Storms to drench northern Arizona, Phoenix


PHOENIX (AP) — Another round of storms is expected to hit central and northern Arizona. The National Weather Service says heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted to move into metropolitan Phoenix by Saturday afternoon. Meteorologist Marvin Percha says ...


Cow on Phoenix ranch dies after being pelted


PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police say a family's pet cow died after being pelted with softballs. Sgt. Steve Martos tells KPHO-TV (http://bit.ly/1qGACca ) that the family found the animal with severe injuries on their north Phoenix ranch on Friday morning.


Phoenix Suns: No. 11 in NBA Watchability Rankings


The Suns stunned the NBA world (including this countdown) last season but ended up the best team to miss the playoffs anyway. They've added to the core, but can make the next step? Keep a close eye on them as they come in No. 11 on our NBA Watchability ...



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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Tigers stop Phoenix, 42-3


Tigers stop Phoenix, 42-3


Adairsville used a punishing ground game, a bruising defense and opportunistic special teams play to defeat Sonoraville in high school football action Friday night, 42-3. The Tigers (4-0 overall and 2-0 in Region 6-AAA) scored two rushing touchdowns, two ...



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QB Cade Knox passes, runs Phoenix Brophy Prep to win over Mesa Desert Ridge


QB Cade Knox passes, runs Phoenix Brophy Prep to win over Mesa Desert Ridge


Cade Knox has the makings of a special quarterback at the next level. His coach said as much about the 6-foot-4, 200-pound junior for Phoenix Brophy Prep. It was hard to argue with coach Scooter Molander after Knox's huge night against Mesa Desert Ridge ...


To Revive a Phoenix


As mankind continues to relentlessly explore those uncharted regions of his Labyrinth of Horrors, have we any inkling of what we have bartered for his final tumultuous Main Event? We, who have grown anesthetized to the anthropomorphic-spawned tremors of ...


Phoenix man sentenced in drug-trafficking case


A Phoenix man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a drug-trafficking operation. Isaac Reed, 32, was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday. On Feb. 6, Reed pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute ...


Phoenix builds tempo, but comfort depends on the situation


ELON — The tempo of Elon’s offense bears watching in tonight’s football game at Coastal Carolina, as the Phoenix arrives off its particularly fast-paced performance from a week ago. Elon cranked out a whopping 97 plays while defeating Charlotte, a ...


Phoenix's biggest parking ticket scofflaws


PHOENIX - The City of Phoenix has more than $9.8 million in unpaid parking fines. But a few drivers and companies have racked up huge sums. City court data shows that 357 drivers owe more than $1,000 in tickets. Enterprise and Southwest are both major ...


Phoenix PD: Pet cow dies after being pelted with softballs


A north Phoenix family is mourning the loss of their pet cow. They woke up Friday morning and found the animal gravely injured on their ranch on 52nd St., near Bell Rd. Phoenix police said this does not appear to an accident, because the cow was surrounded ...


FOOTBALL: Adairsville proves too stout for Phoenix


ADAIRSVILLE — Sonoraville coach Jim Kremer admitted early in the week that when his team visited Adairsville on Friday, it would be a step up in competition after two wins to start the region schedule. He was right. The Tigers came out and took the fight ...


First-half flurry lifts Chanticleers past Phoenix in men’s soccer


Against a ranked team on the road in No. 24 Coastal Carolina University, the Elon University men’s soccer team hoped to lean on its stout defense, which has allowed just five goals going in to the game against the Chanticleers. But for the first time all ...



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Phoenix fails to collect millions in parking fines


Phoenix fails to collect millions in parking fines


PHOENIX - Parking in downtown Phoenix got more expensive earlier this year. But as people pay more, an ABC15 Investigation found the city has failed to collect millions of dollars in unpaid fines from more than 100,000 tickets. “It’s egregious ...


Man gets prison in death of Phoenix police officer


PHOENIX (AP) — A man charged in the hit-and-run death of a Phoenix police officer has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Maricopa County prosecutors say 24-year-old Jesus Cabrera Molina also was sentenced Friday to seven years of probation.


Phoenix-area events postponed, canceled due to thunderstorms


Severe weather expected in the Valley throughout the weekend has caused several events to be postponed or canceled. The "Ballet Under the Stars" scheduled for Steele Indian School Park on Saturday, Sept. 27, has been canceled. Organizers say following the ...


The Hidden House in Phoenix Closes


Turns out that Phoenix isn't immune to losing a cool and much-beloved music venue, as one of the city's more renowned hip-hop spots has gone down for the count. The Hidden House, the midtown dive and lounge that's been a cornerstone of the local boom-bap ...


Phoenix will not tax medical marijuana


PHOENIX — City Council members agreed this week they would not impose a tax on medical marijuana, but would seek a fee for recreational marijuana sales. While the city's only medical marijuana dispensary, The Greenery, was forced to closed its doors this ...


Suns' Babby: Phoenix and Bledsoe are happy with the deal


Without the context of months of tireless negotiations, the five-year, $70 million deal Eric Bledsoe signed to stay with the Phoenix Suns this week seems fairly simple. A talented young star should be locked down for the long term to be a cornerstone for ...


Phoenix has a long history of celebrity arrests


Phoenix has a long history of celebrity arrests PHOENIX -- The Phoenix-area has a long history of celebrities landing in handcuffs here. Which celebrities? Read to find out. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1sz3b2R


Luxury Realtor Walt Danley Ranked No. 1 Top Selling Real Estate Agent in Arizona by the Phoenix Business Journal


Walt Danley Ranked as Top Realtor by Sales Volume in Both the Phoenix Business Journal and The Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends Real Estate Lists This Year SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - September 26, 2014) - Walt Danley ranked as the No. 1 selling real ...



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Signature Vacation Rentals Announces A Recent Increase In Demand For Rental Properties In Phoenix Arizona


Signature Vacation Rentals Announces A Recent Increase In Demand For Rental Properties In Phoenix Arizona


Signature Vacation Rentals, an innovative and forward-looking vacation rental property management-company announces a recent increased demand for rental properties in Phoenix Arizona. The company has experienced a notable and welcome increase in the demand ...


Woodbridge Apartments, Phoenix's only designated slum property


Woodbridge Apartments, Phoenix's only designated slum property Last month, a Phoenix Municipal Court judge found 6635 N. 19th Avenue Inc., which owns Woodbridge, guilty of 385 misdemeanor counts for violating the city's Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance ...


Flights from Phoenix to Chicago canceled


Approximately 20 flights between Chicago and Phoenix Sky Harbor were cancelled Friday due to a fire in a Chicago air traffic control center. The Chicago En Route Center was evacuated Friday morning due to a fire in the basement, causing the FAA to issue a ...


Phoenix residents troubled by controversial costumes


Four months ago, a young Wisconsin girl was stabbed 19 times and left to die in the woods. Investigators said her attackers were two 12-year-old friends. Police said an online fictional character known as Slender Man played a role in her attempted murder.


Phoenix flights disrupted by fire at Chicago air-traffic center


PHOENIX -- Nearly two dozen flights at Sky Harbor were canceled Friday morning after a fire shut down an air-traffic control facility near Chicago. Sky Harbor said about 20 flights between the two cities were affected. Across the nation, more than 1,000 ...


Phoenix flights affected by fire at Chicago center


As many as 20 flights between Phoenix and Chicago have been canceled because of a fire at a Chicago-area traffic control facility, a Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport official said. The fire early Friday morning shut down Chicago's two airports, O ...


Phoenix Sports Video Games Examiner


Joe Wilson comes with a wealth of knowledge in writing. He has always had a passion for writing articles whether it be about sports or latest breaking news topics. He is also known as a former Boxing Columnist and Feature Writer for Ringside Report Boxing.


Zoran Dragic Moves To The NBA, Joins Brother Goran With Phoenix Suns


Zoran Dragic will be joining his brother, Goran Dragic with the Phoenix Suns after signing a two-year $4 million contract with the ball club to formally complete his transfer to the National Basketball Association (NBA). Shams Charania of realgm.com, a top ...


Phoenix City Grille Gives Away Free Food If You Bike to Brunch


All right brunchophiles, it's time to dust off the old two wheeler and get back on your saddle because temperatures are finally cooling off and that means pretty much every weekend should be filled with both biking and brunching. Over at Phoenix City ...



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Friday, September 26, 2014

Phoenix fly from Falcons in final minutes


Phoenix fly from Falcons in final minutes


Tonopah Valley’s Jerry Aquilar and Tahir Porter combined for 332 total yards and six touchdowns as the Phoenix defeated visiting Alchesay 54-16 last Friday. The game was close statistically; the Phoenix had 404 total yards and the Falcons had 384.


Growing Phoenix’s Urban Forest Offers Cooling Potential


Scientists from ASU, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, released a study this summer evaluating the city’s Cool Urban Spaces work. The report, Urban forestry and cool roofs: Assessment of heat mitigation strategies in Phoenix, evaluated two ...



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Hidden Valley edges Phoenix in shootout


Hidden Valley edges Phoenix in shootout


MURPHY — After the Phoenix boys soccer team controlled possession throughout regulation and in both 10-minute overtimes, Hidden Valley seized the reins in a shootout Thursday. Frank Ramirez booted in the decisive goal that gave the Mustangs a 4-2 edge in ...


Phoenix police: Girl has recanted abduction


PHOENIX (AP) - Police say a 12-year-old Phoenix girl who reports she was kidnapped on her way to school and awoke in an alley hours later has recanted her story. They announced Thursday night that the case is closed. The girl told police she was headed ...


Phoenix makes Bledsoe decision


There’s no doubt Eric Bledsoe is a vital player the Phoenix Suns need in order to succeed in the foreseeable future. According to multiple reports, Phoenix and Bledsoe agreed to a five-year, $70 million deal on Wednesday, ending a contract stalemate that ...


Phoenix neighbors say blaze could have been prevented


As fire crews worked to extinguish flames that engulfed two Phoenix homes near 35th Avenue and Dunlap early Thursday morning, Wendy Hernandez held tight to her little one. Hernandez said she was thankful she and the four other people asleep inside the ...



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Phoenix Software International Introduces Production-Ready Web Interface in (E)JES V5R4


Phoenix Software International Introduces Production-Ready Web Interface in (E)JES V5R4


EL SEGUNDO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 09/25/14 -- (E)JES V5R4 is now generally available and includes (E)JES Web, a Java-based web interface that should satisfy users accustomed to the response time characteristics of (E)JES under ISPF. All (E)JES displays ...


More Phoenix homeowners have equity now


Fewer metro Phoenix homeowners are underwater now, according to a report released today by real estate research firm CoreLogic. WEDNESDAY'S NEWS: Tempe student housing complex sells for $91 million Approximately 19.5 percent of the Valley's homeowners owed ...


Phoenix things to do: 17 events happening around Phoenix this weekend (Sept. 26 - 28)


PHOENIX - It's a BIG weekend here in Phoenix -- The Summer Ends Music Festival kicks off at Tempe Beach Park, Nick Jonas is in town, and the Roosevelt Row Chile Festival spices things up in downtown Phoenix! Disney Live! Mickey's Music Fest is a concert ...


The 10-man rotation, starring Eric Bledsoe's payday in Phoenix


A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Sports Illustrated. Rob Mahoney on how ...


Best of Phoenix 2014: The Game


Once upon a time, there was a city. It was not the largest city, or the smallest. It was not the richest or the poorest. But this city had a reputation, nonetheless. It was known throughout the land as dry and inhospitable -- heated to unimaginable ...


How Should Phoenix Suns Properly Deploy Their Massive Firepower?


Locking up Eric Bledsoe is just the beginning. After a summer of stalemates, during which time collective progression and outlook gave way to Bledsoe's ambiguous future, there's new business the Phoenix Suns must tend to: putting their contemporary mix of ...



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Phoenix Grants AccessClosure Emerging Growth Company Award


Phoenix Grants AccessClosure Emerging Growth Company Award


DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AccessClosure, a Cardinal Health company, recently won the Emerging Growth Company Award from Phoenix, a medical device and diagnostics conference for chief executive officers. The Phoenix Emerging Growth ...


Phoenix Suns salary cap update, with Eric Bledsoe signing and impact on Goran Dragic


The Phoenix Suns grand plan, much to the head-scratching of many, is to keep their three guards - Eric Bledsoe, Goran Dragic and Isaiah Thomas - long term. Here's how they will do just that. After signing Eric Bledsoe to a 5 year, $70 million contract in ...


Phoenix fire to pay law firm for admin. investigation


The Phoenix Fire Department will pay a law firm up to $50,000 to conduct an administrative investigation into employees criminally probed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for their actions during a May 2009 arson investigation of a fire at a home ...



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Thursday, September 25, 2014

DGAP-News: Phoenix Solar to Build 32 MWp (dc) Solar Power Plant for Duke Energy


DGAP-News: Phoenix Solar to Build 32 MWp (dc) Solar Power Plant for Duke Energy


DGAP-News: Phoenix Solar Aktiengesellschaft / Key word(s): Incoming Orders Phoenix Solar to Build 32 MWp (dc) Solar Power Plant for Duke Energy 25.09.2014 / 14:00 ----- Phoenix Solar to Build ...


BRIEF-Phoenix Solar to build 32 MWp solar power plant for Duke Energy


Sept 25 (Reuters) - Phoenix Solar AG : * Says to build 32 MWp (dc) solar power plant for Duke Energy * Says construction will start in 2015 * Says project will be financed and owned by Duke Energy which earlier this year issued a 300 MW request for ...



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Phoenix House Celebrates 45 Years


Phoenix House Celebrates 45 Years


Donald Radar is an American veteran. But this marine is not only a war survivor, he is also a survivor of addiction. Upon returning from Iraq, VA doctors diagnosed Radar post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) And his addiction to alcohol grew out of control.


Phoenix re-sign Bledsoe to five-year contract


(Reuters) - The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a new five-year contract with restricted free agent Eric Bledsoe, the team said on Wednesday. Local media reported the contract is worth $70 million. "We are thrilled Eric Bledsoe will be in a Phoenix Suns ...


Phoenix police investigate 12-year-old girl's possible assault


A 12-year-old girl reports she was kidnapped and knocked unconscious before being left in an alley hours later, according to Phoenix police. Phoenix Police Sgt. Trent Crump said the reported attack happened Wednesday morning around 7:30 a.m. while the girl ...



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NBA Trade RUMORS: Eric Bledsoe Signs Extension With Phoenix Suns, What Now For Goran Dragic?


NBA Trade RUMORS: Eric Bledsoe Signs Extension With Phoenix Suns, What Now For Goran Dragic?


The Phoenix Suns reportedly signed restricted free agent Eric Bledsoe to a contract extension Wednesday evening. In light of Bledsoe's multi-year deal, could point guard Goran Dragic now be expendable? After months of limbo, Bledsoe and the Suns reached an ...


PD: Phoenix girl, 12, reportedly kidnapped on way to school


Police in Phoenix are investigating a report of a 12-year-old girl who said she was kidnapped on her way to school and awoke in an alley hours later. The girl told police she was approached from behind just before 10 a.m. Wednesday and knocked unconscious ...


Police: Phoenix girl, 12, claims she was knocked unconscious, kidnapped while on her way to school


A 12-year-old girl told police Wednesday that she was kidnapped and knocked unconscious while on her way to school before being left in an alley hours later, according to Phoenix police. Phoenix Police Sgt. Trent Crump said the victim was reportedly ...


Eric Bledsoe finally re-ups with the Phoenix Suns, but questions about future remain


WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the closing minutes of the Suns … The final domino of the NBA's summer free agency period has fallen. According to a report from Yahoo's own Adrian Wojnarowski, the Phoenix ...


Phoenix man arrested in 2006 sexual assault


A Phoenix man is facing charges in a sexual assault dating back nearly eight years. On Sept. 29, 2006, a 23-year-old woman was raped while she was unconscious at an apartment on Thomas Road, according to the police report. Justin Anthony Walker, 29 ...


Phoenix Suns, Eric Bledsoe agree to 5-year, $70M deal


After a summer in which the Phoenix Suns and guard Eric Bledsoe were in a stand off about his contract, the two sides have finally come together to make something happen. It was sounding like Bledsoe was going to have to go the Greg Monroe route and settle ...


Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children's Hospital blog


Entering its 14th year, the Give-A-Thon benefiting Phoenix Children's Hospital has helped thousands of children and their families deal with health crises. The Give-a-thon starts Wednesday afternoon. First, a message from Pat McMahon: When you donate to ...



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FOOTBALL: Phoenix ready for big test at Adairsville


FOOTBALL: Phoenix ready for big test at Adairsville


After two region games, the Sonoraville Phoenix are exactly where they wanted to be when they set out — with a 2-0 record. They’ve looked like a playoff contender in those wins over North Murray and Coahulla Creek. But now, the competition level steps ...



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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

George Sluizer, Dutchman who directed River Phoenix's last movie, dead at age 82


George Sluizer, Dutchman who directed River Phoenix's last movie, dead at age 82


AMSTERDAM (AP) -- George Sluizer, the Dutch filmmaker who directed River Phoenix's last movie, "Dark Blood," has died at age 82. Organizers of the Netherlands Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival said Sluizer died Saturday "after a long ...


Phoenix International Raceway-Branded Arizona License Plate Now Available


NASCAR fans in Arizona can now officially share their passion for motorsports with a new auto accessory, courtesy of a new Phoenix International Raceway-designed Arizona license plate. The license plate, featuring PIR’s distinctive light-blue mountain ...


Eric Bledsoe, Phoenix Suns Progressing On New Contract


A couple of days ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves offered restricted free agent Eric Bledsoe a four-year, $63 million maximum contract. However, Minnesota had to engage the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade to pull off the deal, but the Suns were not interested.


Phoenix gay couple targeted by homophobic rant at wedding


PHOENIX -- The wedding of a Phoenix couple is grabbing national headlines, because of a homophobic rant which interrupted it. Oscar De Las Salas and Gary Jackson invited their closest friends and family members to their wedding in Coronado, in August.



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Search on for thief at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport


Search on for thief at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport


PHOENIX - The search is on for a thief at Sky Harbor Airport who stole a suitcase from the baggage claim. This happened in Terminal 4 on August 17. Surveillance video shows the suspect using the Sky Train to enter the airport and escape with someone else ...


Gathering of teens leads to deadly Phoenix shooting


Phoenix police are investigating a deadly shooting near Seventh Avenue and Dunlap. Four teens, ranging in age from 15 to 19, were hanging around a house that wasn't theirs Tuesday afternoon, according to Phoenix police Officer James Holmes. One of them ...



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Phoenix couple married 75 years share their secret


Phoenix couple married 75 years share their secret


A Valley couple is celebrating such a rare milestone, Hallmark doesn't even make cards for it. Dale and Evelyn Christensen are marking their 75th wedding anniversary. They met in school in Iowa. Dale Christensen saved enough money so the two could get ...


Phoenix police searching for man in attempted sexual assault


Police are searching for a man who attempted to sexually assault a woman at an apartment complex in northwest Phoenix, police spokesman Sgt. Trent Crump said. The victim was attacked while attempting to visit a friend at an apartment near 35th Avenue and ...


Phoenix Dating and Relationship Forum a Gift for National Singles Week


The Phoenix Dating Forum presents “How to Master The Art of Attraction,” a free workshop in honor of National Unmarried Americans Week, Sept. 21-27, by Mark Owen, an international expert on the singles lifestyle, dating and relationships, and by ...


Pensacola Resident opens Phoenix Rising Pet Rescue


Pensacola Resident opens Phoenix Rising Pet Rescue Phoenix Rising Pet Rescue owner Carrie Turner works with a group of foster dogs at her home/office in the Cantonment area. Turner began the non-profit in June of this year and specializes in bully breed k-9s.



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Bookies write off 'best ever' Wellington Phoenix


Bookies write off 'best ever' Wellington Phoenix


The bookmakers have again written off the new-look Wellington Phoenix despite assembling what general manager David Dome describes as "the strongest Phoenix team ever". The 2013-14 Phoenix finished ninth in coach Ernie Merrick's first year in charge and ...


Phoenix police arrest sexual assault suspect


PHOENIX -- Phoenix police said DNA has linked a 24-year-old man to a sexual assault earlier this month. A 24-year-old woman called police on Friday and reported that she was being followed by a man in a vehicle near 44th Street and Indian School Road.


Mars Hill Phoenix rises from the ashes to become Phoenix Bible Church


A meltdown at church headquarters in Seattle has not cooled the faith of churchgoers at Mars Hill Phoenix, one of three mega church campuses being shut down due to a cratering in church contributions. Seeking to rise like Phoenix from the ashes, members of ...


Phoenix Suns rumors: Little interest in Eric Bledsoe trade


In less than a week, Eric Bledsoe will need to sign his qualifying offer with the Phoenix Suns if he’s to play basketball this season. Of course, the Phoenix Suns could attempt to trade their restricted guard before that deadline strikes, but that doesn ...


Phoenix Suns hiring singers, dancers, dunkers


PHOENIX -- Do you think you have what it takes to sing to a crowd of thousands? Dance on a huge stage? What about dunking? The Phoenix Suns are looking for people to perform the national anthem before the games. They are also seeking people who want to ...


Film Student Seeks Help for Documentary on Phoenix Punk Scene History


Arizona State University film student Chris Calzada needed a subject for his final project. The 29-year-old Yuma native, who's been a punk rock fan for years, initially reached out to The Venomous Pinks, who he had seen at Yucca Tap Room a few months ago.



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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

NBA Rumors – Phoenix Suns Will Sign Zoran Dragic


NBA Rumors – Phoenix Suns Will Sign Zoran Dragic


About half the NBA is trying to get their hands on Zoran Draigc, currently playing for Unicaja Malaga in Spain, but the Phoenix Suns, maybe due to having a family connection with the Slovenian guard, are the team best positioned to sign him, which should ...


New Phoenix stages powerful ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’


A year ago, The New Phoenix Theatre – Richard Lambert, Robert Waterhouse and company – developed and performed an adaptation of the classic story of the sea, “The Mutiny on the Bounty.” A year later, for an encore, they’re back with a retelling ...


Stipe Miocic to headline UFC on Fox 13 against Junior Dos Santos in Phoenix on Dec. 13


CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It took longer than planned, but on Dec. 13 in Phoenix, local UFC star Stipe Miocic will get his chance against Junior Dos Santos, who is currently the No. 2 ranked heavyweight in the world. The match, first reported by MMAFighting.com's ...


Phoenix city worker accidentally sparks brush fire in Tolleson


A brush fire in Tolleson, accidentally sparked by a City of Phoenix employee could be seen for miles early Monday afternoon. A worker with the City of Phoenix water department was putting out mosquito traps when his truck got stuck in some brush and the ...


Summit Hill Spartans Join LWN Marching Phoenix for Epic Performance


The Summit Hill Junior High Marching Band and Colorguard joined forces with the Lincoln-Way North Marching Phoenix on Friday, September 19 for the varsity football game. This annual tradition began several years ago to provide the junior high band members ...


Phoenix John Hyde


He is survived by his parents, Luke and Kayla Hyde of Dixfield, and big brother, Logan Hyde, of Dixfield; grandparents, Richie Philbrick of Mexico and Amanda Hyde of England; great-grandparents, Steve and Jane MacDonald of Rumford; aunts, Megan Philbrick ...


Phoenix FEARCON—Arizona’s Largest Independent Horror Event


Walk, run, or drive—whatever it takes for you to arrive at Phoenix FEARCON 6 situated in the gruesome shadows of FEAR FARM located at 99th Avenue and McDowell in Phoenix, Arizona on the weekend of November 1-2, 2014. The guest list is amazing! Several ...



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Phoenix Arizona Hand Doctor Develops Revolutionary New Surgery System, Eliminates Need for Large Incisions


Phoenix Arizona Hand Doctor Develops Revolutionary New Surgery System, Eliminates Need for Large Incisions


PHOENIX, Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For many people experiencing issues with their hands or wrists, surgery often means facing the prospect of large, painful incisions and long recovery time. As can be imagined, regular activities are also impacted ...



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Phoenix FEARCON—Arizona’s Largest Independent Horror Event


Phoenix FEARCON—Arizona’s Largest Independent Horror Event


Walk, run, or drive—whatever it takes for you to arrive at Phoenix FEARCON 6 situated in the gruesome shadows of FEAR FARM located at 99th Avenue and McDowell in Phoenix, Arizona on the weekend of November 1-2, 2014. The guest list is amazing! Several ...


KC's Janie Phoenix celebrates 48 years in business on National American Business Woman's Day


KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Janie Phoenix is 84 years old and she still goes to work at 7 a.m. and leaves at 7 p.m. Phoenix owns Speed Queen Fabric Center at 73rd and Troost in Kansas City, Mo. It's a business she started 48 years ago at 38th and Garfield.


Phoenix city worker accidentally sparks brush fire in Tolleson


A brush fire in Tolleson, accidentally sparked by a City of Phoenix employee could be seen for miles early Monday afternoon. A worker with the City of Phoenix water department was putting out mosquito traps when his truck got stuck in some brush and the ...


Phoenix police see resurgence in Green Dot MoneyPak scam


Elderly Phoenix area residents have reported a rash of fraudulent calls demanding the victims purchase Green Dot MoneyPak cards in order to bail family members out of jail, a Phoenix Police Department spokesman said. An 83-year-old Phoenix woman said she ...


Phoenix looks for ways to fund renovations to well-used hiking trails


JAMIE WARREN/CRONKITE NEWS: Right now the city of Phoenix relies on volunteers to maintain the trails. So I took a look at how the city is looking for ways to pay for the maintenance of some of its most popular parks. Nick Palomares hikes Piestewa Peak ...


Phoenix Suns, ADOT debut new Suns license plate


Arizona sports fans will now have a new way to show their support for their favorite team. As of Sept. 22, motorists will be able to order a Phoenix Suns Arizona license plate for their vehicles, through a new partnership with the Motor Vehicle Division of ...


Phoenix police seek shooter in weekend murder


Phoenix police have not found any suspects related to a Saturday morning shooting that left one woman fatally wounded in a backyard, a Phoenix police spokesman said Monday. Investigators on Monday identified the victim as 27-year-old Rocio Estrella, who ...


2014 Phoenix Suns Predictions and NBA Futures Odds


The Phoenix Suns were supposed to be in the middle of a lengthy rebuilding process after losing Steve Nash two seasons ago, yet they emerged as the surprise team of the NBA in 2013. Phoenix nearly made the playoffs in a tough Western Conference and ...



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