Cochise County Schools to host spelling bee on Feb. 24

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 19, 2018

Cochise County Schools will host its 2018 Spelling Bee on Feb. 24.

Cochise County implements drone use for mapping and topography tasks

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 19, 2018

Cochise County is believed to be the only country in Arizona that will use drones to help improve the cost and time of major planning projects.

Buckeye tapped as home for $1 billion manufacturing facility

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 19, 2018

After a year-long search in 30 locations across nine states, Nikola Motor Co. selected Buckeye for its hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing headquarters facility.

Chamber seeks comments on Proposition 206's impact

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 13, 2018

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is asking all business owners, managers and employees to participate in an anonymous online survey.

Candidate packets available for Avondale primary election

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 13, 2018

The City of Avondale's primary election is scheduled for Aug. 28, with three council seats being contested.

Mesa to host international cybersecurity conference

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 13, 2018

The SOURCE Conference 2018 Southwest Cybersecurity and Information Security Event will be held at the Mesa Convention Center Feb. 26 to March 1.

Cochise County receives Victim Witness Program grant

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 12, 2018

The Cochise County Attorney’s Office has received a $318,643 grant from the Arizona Department of Public Safety to continue its Victim Witness Program for three fiscal years.

Pima County animal shelters partner to rescue 25 dogs

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 12, 2018

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), The Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Hope Animal Shelter recently rescued 25 german shepherd and labrador retriever-mix dogs from an unincorporated neighborhood in Pima County near Marana.

Financial services growth brings high-paying jobs to state

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 12, 2018

Under Gov. Doug Ducey, there has been growth in Arizona’s business and financial services sector, which employs 4 percent of the state’s workforce.

Pima County to celebrate completion of 131-mile loop

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 11, 2018

On March 17, Pima County will throw a free, family-friendly party to celebrate the completion of The Loop, a 131-mile multi-use trail for cyclists, hikers, runners, walkers and equestrians.

Marana receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 11, 2018

Out of 1,600 entrants, the Town of Marana recently received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2017-2018 budget.

Free flu shots offered at Coconino County health clinic

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 11, 2018

In response to influenza rates, the Coconino County Public Health Services District is offering free seasonal flu shots at it clinic in Flagstaff while supplies last.

Legislature unanimously passes Opioid Epidemic Act

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 9, 2018

The Arizona Legislature recently passed the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act, which received unanimous support in the House and Senate.

Tucson Metro Chamber names Smith to top leadership role

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 9, 2018

Amber Smith has assumed her duties as president and CEO of The Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors.

Interchange at I-40 and I-17 to receive upgrades

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 9, 2018

This spring, the final layer of asphalt will be placed on Interstate 40 between Parks and Riordan, completing the pavement improvement project.

Scottsdale updates Planning and Development Services website

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 9, 2018

Scottsdale has revised its Planning and Development Services website to provide clearer information on permits, approvals and other related information for commercial developments and home improvement projects.