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Scottsdale’s Month in Hell: 31 Days over 110 degrees

Arizona, known for its sweltering summers, is currently enduring a record-breaking heatwave, leaving the city and its residents reeling from the oppressive temperatures. For 31 consecutive days, from the last day of June to the second-to-last day of July, the mercury has soared to

Arizona’s Bizarre Obsession with Huge Trucks

In the vast and diverse landscape of Arizona, there exists a peculiar phenomenon that has captivated both locals and visitors alike. It is an obsession that can be witnessed on the highways, in parking lots, and at various events across the state. This obsession,

Governor Hobbs Signs Bill to Restore Water Service to Rio Verde Foothills

PHOENIX – Governor Katie Hobbs on Monday signed a bill that will restore water service to the Rio Verde Foothills, a community of about 10,000 people in Maricopa County. The bill, HB 2600, was sponsored by Representative John Kavanagh of Fountain Hills. It allows

Single-engine Cessna Carrying Two People Crashes Near Superstition Mountains

A single-engine plane crashed near the Superstition Mountains, killing both occupants. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Read more.

One almond consumes 3.2 gallons of precious water

The city of Scottsdale cut off water to the area to conserve it for its own residents, leaving families with a severe shortage of water. In response, some families are rationing their water usage, with some flushing toilets only once a day and showers

Studios will use AI to Replace Striking TV Writers.

Hollywood’s first strike in 15 years was announced by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), after weeks of negotiations with major entertainment firms such as Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and Disney, who form the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The strike happened

Arizona revokes water permits for Saudi Arabia-owned alfalfa farm

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that drill permits for a Saudi Arabia-owned alfalfa farm in La Paz County have been revoked. Two deep-water wells were approved for Fondomonte Arizona LLC eight months ago, which Mayes called “unconscionable” given the state’s need to preserve

White House Proposal to Evenly Cut Water Allotments from Colorado River

The Colorado River is one of the most important water sources in the United States, providing water to over 40 million people and irrigating millions of acres of farmland in seven western states. However, the river has been experiencing a severe drought for over

Scottsdale residents can expect higher SRP bills in November

Salt River Project is planning a rate hike of around $12 a month, with residential customers paying on average about 8% more. The following is a release from the SRP Board explaining the reasons for the price hike. Today, the SRP Board of Directors

Bianca Lochner CIO, Scottsdale

Congratulations to Scottsdale Chief Information Officer Bianca Lochner recently named one of the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers by Government Technology magazine Bianca Lochner has been the CIO of Scottsdale, Ariz., for just over a year and a half, but you might assume