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Tramonto Teen in Food Network Show Finale June 27

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Staff Writers tramonto

Isabella Wylie, 15, won her June 6 competition on “Chopped Junior.” She and three other two-time winners compete for a third win, the title and $25,000.

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Diamond Canyon School Choir Wins National Competition

May 30, 2017June 6, 2017 Staff Writers anthem

The 7th and 8th Grade Choir from Anthem’s Diamond Canyon School snags a title for the third time in six years.

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The Amazing Photographs of Stefanie Goldstein

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017 Robert Roy Britt

When Stefanie Goldstein was a second grader, she was encouraged to take whatever she was playing with—often dolls—outside to photograph them

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Local Whiz Kid Joey Hudy Diagnosed with Brain Disease

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017 Robert Roy Britt

Joey Hudy was in 8th grade when he demonstrated his science project — an air cannon that shot marshmallows — to President Obama at the White House. At 16, he was Intel’s youngest intern. The former Anthem resident is 20 now, and he’s been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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Gavilan Peak Boys Basketball Goes Undefeated

February 14, 2017February 16, 2017 Brendan Mau gavilan peak, sports

The Gavilan Peak School boys basketball team finished their season undefeated after defeating Sierra Verde in the Deer Valley 7th-

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14-Year-Old Wins Violin in North Valley Symphony Orchestra Competition

February 1, 2017February 14, 2017 PRESS RELEASE nvso

NVSO — Jonathan Green was recently announced as the winner of a brand new handmade violin, valued at $3,000, after competing in

Installation of I-17 Wrong-Way Driver Detection System Underway
Road closures and restrictions will occur as the system is installed between downtown Phoenix and the Loop 101.
APS Electricity Rate Increase Approved
The Arizona Corporation Commission today approved a new rate plan for APS that will raise residential customers’ electric bills by $6 a month on average and offers some concessions to the rooftop solar industry.
APS to Study Forest Bioenergy as Potential Electricity Source
The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered Arizona Public Service Company (APS) to evaluate forest bioenergy as part of its resource portfolio. “Arizona has a long history that clearly shows the devastating impact of wildfires,” said ACC Commissioner Boyd W. Dunn. “Forest bioenergy can serve an important role in maintaining Arizona’s forests, woodlands, and watersheds while providing a viable renewable energy source.”

Monsoon: Summer Thunderstorms in North Phoenix
Why is June 15 the official start of the monsoon, when thunderstorm activity doesn't usually ramp up until July? Find out, and learn how monsoon works and why thunderstorm activity tends to be stronger in North Phoenix than some other parts of the valley. Plus see some amazing photos and videos of monsoon storms.
Wild Animals: How to Handle Them (or Not)
Suppose you find a baby bird, javelina or deer that appears to be abandoned. Or maybe you have a coyote or bobcat hanging around your yard and acting strange. Or, worse, you're attacked by a wild animal. What do you do? Here's the advice (and the phone numbers) from Arizona Game & Fish Department.
Javelina: Facts, Habits and Dangers
Javelina are peccaries, not pigs. They are common in North Phoenix washes and in many parts of Arizona. They tend not to be dangerous but do sometimes charge and bite. Find out why, and what to do in a javelina face-off.