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Arizona Public Service (APS) is preparing for record-breaking temperatures across Arizona this week.

Arizona ranks 32nd across the country for revenue from college athletics, according to data obtained from the U.S. Department of Education.

Phoenix news anchor Vanessa Ruiz is joining Arizona State University’s (ASU) Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications to direct borderlands coverage for regular student-produced news coverage.

Century 21 Arizona Foothills recently welcomed new associates following the firm’s merger with Solutions Real Estate, widening its real estate footprint in Maricopa and Pinal counties.

A federal magistrate has paved the way for Border Patrol details to be released to the public.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recently held its annual luncheon, which included the chamber's 2017 annual report, the founding story of Southwest Airlines and award presentations.

Surprise Aquatic Center will host a Fourth of July poolside celebration featuring crafts, games and more.

The Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center (DPSAC) will host a bingo night fundraiser June 23 to benefit the DPSAC Home Delivered Meals Program.

Recommending an approach to streamline the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently sent suggestions to newly appointed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry recommended a revised, two-tier plan to address road repair issues after a recent budget meeting, including suggestions for updating related civic committee responsibilities, in anticipation of a June 20 decision.

Entrepreneurs need to be experts at managing themselves and this includes managing their attitude, according to a blog post on the Arizona Small Business Association's website.

Several local, female sports team executives shared their secrets of success at the Phoenix Chamber Professional Women’s Alliance luncheon.

Coconino County is sponsoring a “Truth in Taxation” public hearing at 6 p.m. June 27 at Flagstaff’s County Administrative Center to give details about its proposed 2 percent property tax hike.

Cochise County will sponsor three workshops on diet, mental health and work topics June 27-28

Phoenix’s Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort hosted board members at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s (GPCC) recent Annual Luncheon featuring a slate of new officers and eight new members.

Three jurisdictions’ collective proposal for extending a regional animal care program recently won unanimous approval from Pima County’s board of supervisors, ensuring continuation through June 2018 for licensing, welfare enforcement, adoption and other key services.

Arizona encourages residents and visitors through the month of June to visit its parks, trails, water sports, camping sites, museums and more as part of National Great Outdoors Month.

ATHENA Young Professional award recipients have been making changes in the communities where they live and work, which is one of the reasons the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce recognized them as outstanding women.

The city of Surprise is encouraging donations water bottles and warning residents to stay safely hydrated and avoid heat-related incidents by utilizing local refuge stations as needed.

The city of Surprise has been named a finalist in a nationwide program that recognizes innovative communities.