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Two brothers die after apparent electrocution at Lake Pleasant
Two men were killed by an electric current at Lake Pleasant over the weekend.7:39 PM, Jul 12, 2020LAKE PLEASANT, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says two brothers have died after a drowning call at Lake Pleasant Sunday night, possibly caused by an electric current in the water.According to Peoria Fire officials, crews were dispatched to the lake to investigate reports of a drowning that involved a possible electrocution.When deputies arrived at Scorpion Bay, they found a total of five patients on scene and one person who was missing in the lake.Fire crews discovered that...…Two men were killed by an electric current at Lake Pleasant over the weekend.7:39 PM, Jul 12, 2020LAKE PLEASANT, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says two brothers have died after a drowning call at Lake Pleasant Sunday night, possibly caused by an electric current in the water.According to Peoria Fire officials, crews were dispatched to the lake to investigate reports of a drowning that involved a possible electrocution.When deputies arrived at Scorpion Bay, they found a total of five patients on scene and one person who was missing in the lake.Fire crews discovered that...WW…
Queen Creek teachers resign after vote to head back to in-person class
Teachers resigning as school district prepares to return to in-person learning.10:51 PM, Aug 12, 2020QUEEN CREEK, AZ — It's not the way he wanted to end his teaching career. On Wednesday, Mark DeGrow, a long time high school chemistry teacher, handed in his resignation letter."The district's In-Person Return to School details will not guarantee my safety," it read in part. "It is impossible to socially distance 33 students in my classroom."He's not the first to quit, and says he likely won't be the last. "I hate not being able to do it this year, but it's not safe," added DeGrow....…Teachers resigning as school district prepares to return to in-person learning.10:51 PM, Aug 12, 2020QUEEN CREEK, AZ — It's not the way he wanted to end his teaching career. On Wednesday, Mark DeGrow, a long time high school chemistry teacher, handed in his resignation letter."The district's In-Person Return to School details will not guarantee my safety," it read in part. "It is impossible to socially distance 33 students in my classroom."He's not the first to quit, and says he likely won't be the last. "I hate not being able to do it this year, but it's not safe," added DeGrow....WW…
Queen Creek schools to resume in-person learning Monday, online option will still be available
Online option will still be available at Queen Creek Unified School District.10:44 PM, Aug 11, 2020QUEEN CREEK, AZ — While some argue it's too soon, just as many have asked to head back to school this month. In Queen Creek, the issue is more divisive than ever.Parents and students stood outside Queen Creek Unified School District offices Tuesday with signs advocating for in-person learning.“I hate being in online school, it just doesn’t work," said incoming high school freshman Rustin Brandon."We should get students back in school as soon as possible," added Sundee...…Online option will still be available at Queen Creek Unified School District.10:44 PM, Aug 11, 2020QUEEN CREEK, AZ — While some argue it's too soon, just as many have asked to head back to school this month. In Queen Creek, the issue is more divisive than ever.Parents and students stood outside Queen Creek Unified School District offices Tuesday with signs advocating for in-person learning.“I hate being in online school, it just doesn’t work," said incoming high school freshman Rustin Brandon."We should get students back in school as soon as possible," added Sundee...WW…
A stolen ring, returned. How an unsolved robbery built a bond between two Valley women
Good Samaritan reunites woman with precious belonging after smash-and-grab.10:20 PM, Feb 12, 2021CHANDLER, AZ — She’s usually always wearing it, but Tuesday, Elvina Ford took off the amethyst and diamond ring her husband gave her six years ago and stuffed it in a backpack.She then walked into a hair salon off Germann and Gilbert Road in Chandler. Not long after, someone said her car had been broken into.“So, I got up and I went outside, and there was my car, glass everywhere,” said Ford, noting her back passenger window has been broken. "I noticed my purple book bag was gone.”She...…Good Samaritan reunites woman with precious belonging after smash-and-grab.10:20 PM, Feb 12, 2021CHANDLER, AZ — She’s usually always wearing it, but Tuesday, Elvina Ford took off the amethyst and diamond ring her husband gave her six years ago and stuffed it in a backpack.She then walked into a hair salon off Germann and Gilbert Road in Chandler. Not long after, someone said her car had been broken into.“So, I got up and I went outside, and there was my car, glass everywhere,” said Ford, noting her back passenger window has been broken. "I noticed my purple book bag was gone.”She...WW…
Can Arizona's electoral votes be changed? Some Republicans pushing for special session to give votes to Trump
Some Republicans pushing to hold special session to give votes to Trump.4:48 PM, Dec 01, 2020PHOENIX — On Monday, at least nine members of the House and Senate gathered at the Phoenix Hyatt to hear from President Trump's legal team, The team, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, argued Arizona's election results aren't legitimate; all while Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, along with Attorney General Mark Brnovich and Governor Doug Ducey signed off on the state's canvass.So far, no concrete evidence that supports the claim. At least three of four legal challenges filed...…Some Republicans pushing to hold special session to give votes to Trump.4:48 PM, Dec 01, 2020PHOENIX — On Monday, at least nine members of the House and Senate gathered at the Phoenix Hyatt to hear from President Trump's legal team, The team, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, argued Arizona's election results aren't legitimate; all while Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, along with Attorney General Mark Brnovich and Governor Doug Ducey signed off on the state's canvass.So far, no concrete evidence that supports the claim. At least three of four legal challenges filed...WW…
Maricopa County has already set a new early voting record turnout with 900,000 ballots cast
Maricopa County has already surpassed its previous early voting record, with more than 900,000 early votes cast since October 7.7:43 PM, Oct 22, 2020PHOENIX — Maricopa County has already surpassed its previous early voting record, with more than 900,000 early votes cast since October 7.Thursday, 48 new vote centers opened across the valley, leading to more than 11,000 votes cast-in person in one day.Maricopa County data show more Democrats have cast their ballots so far this election season than registered Republican voters. Nearly 324,000 Republicans have voted early to date,...…Maricopa County has already surpassed its previous early voting record, with more than 900,000 early votes cast since October 7.7:43 PM, Oct 22, 2020PHOENIX — Maricopa County has already surpassed its previous early voting record, with more than 900,000 early votes cast since October 7.Thursday, 48 new vote centers opened across the valley, leading to more than 11,000 votes cast-in person in one day.Maricopa County data show more Democrats have cast their ballots so far this election season than registered Republican voters. Nearly 324,000 Republicans have voted early to date,...WW…
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