MedAire Worldwide call center reduces necessity for emergency plane landings
Flying thousands of miles above civilization may seem like a good reason to panic in the midst of a medical event, but MedAire Worldwide’s 24/7 remote medical assistance centers help passengers and airline employees cope during a crisis.
Boy’s birthday wish: Help build the bat cave
It was a special day for one child in Tempe who got to take a ride in the batmobile on Wednesday.
Four Arizona police departments receive grants for body cameras
Four Arizona police departments will share more than $1.3 Million in federal grants for body cameras.
Arizona school district makes a dramatic advancement in water conservation
When the sprinklers come on in the Washington Elementary School District, you can bet the soil needs a drink.
Popular daily fantasy league sites restricted in Arizona
After six years of playing fantasy football with out-of-state relatives, Amber Salisbury was excited when her brother in Texas invited her to play FanDuel, a daily fantasy sports website offering cash prizes.
Phoenix nonprofit ‘Fast Pitch’ competition gives more than just grants
Of the 20 semifinalist nonprofit organization leaders chosen for the 2016 Social Venture Partners Arizona Fast Pitch competition, only eight will deliver the three-minute eponymous pitches for their organizations in front of an audience and judges. Fewer will win the competition’s sponsor-funded cash grants that total over $50,000.
Bike in Tempe promotes bicycle riding with new, safe routes
TEMPE - Bike riders in Tempe are looking for ways to safely move around town.
Phoenix lawyer urges Congress to block NLRB’s new ‘joint employer’ rule
WASHINGTON - Phoenix lawyer Mark Kisicki called on Congress Tuesday to "restore stability in labor relations" by reversing a National Labor Relations Board ruling that he said will cause "significant economic upheaval" if left untouched.
Latina artist creates work on unique canvas
Annie Lopez defies stereotypes with her contemporary artwork.
Monarch butterflies face threats on both sides of the border
SCOTTSDALE – From deforestation in Mexico to a dwindling food supply in the U.S., Monarch butterflies face threats on both sides of the border.
Phoenix bus drivers protest contract offer at City Hall
NOTE: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a Valley Metro spokeswoman criticized in a statement attributed to a union leader. The statement was made about Valley Metro spokeswoman Maria Hyatt. Phoenix bus drivers marched through City Hall Tuesday morning to protest the latest contract offer from the company that manages a portion of city bus routes.
Millennials transition into housing market as rents become more expensive
While the Valley’s economy continues to improve, the housing market has lagged.
