The Maricopa County Home Show will take place January 9–11, 2026, at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, offering homeowners a chance to explore hundreds of vendors, home‑improvement services, and design ideas. The three‑day event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $10 for adults, while children 12 and under […]
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11 Evernorth Care Group Clinics Acquired By HonorHealth, 7 Others Closed Permanently
HonorHealth, one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems based in the Phoenix area, is moving forward with acquiring several primary care clinics from Evernorth Care Group, which is part of Cigna HealthCare of Arizona. The agreement, announced in 2025, is expected to be finalized in January 2026 after all necessary […]
Arizona Flu Cases Jump 35% As Banner Health Reinstates Mask Mandate
Arizona is seeing a significant increase in influenza cases, with the latest state health figures showing a 35% rise in reported flu infections compared with the previous week. This spike in cases has led to health systems tightening precautions to protect patients and staff. In response to the surge, Banner […]
Arizona Among Worst States For Deadly Red-Light Running
Arizona continues to struggle with dangerous driving behaviors as recent state data shows drivers there caused almost 6,000 collisions in 2024 by running red lights, and 64 of those crashes were fatal. This information comes from a new report released by the Arizona Department of Transportation, underscoring just how serious […]
Military Helicopter Team Rescues Hiker From Trail North Of Phoenix
Best Exercises For Arthritis Pain Relief
Best Exercises For Arthritis Pain Relief Living with arthritis often means waking each day unsure of how your body will respond. Joints may feel stiff, swollen, or painful before the day has even begun. For many seniors, this discomfort slowly chips away at confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Yet movement, […]
Arizona Minimum Wage Set To Rise To $15.15 In 2026
Arizona workers will see a higher paycheck in the new year as the state’s minimum wage increases from $14.70 to $15.15 per hour beginning January 1, 2026, according to state labor officials.The 45‑cent increase is tied to inflation, as required under the Arizona Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, which […]
Casa Grande Ruins Offer A Window Into Ancient Desert Life
COOLIDGE, Ariz. — Just an hour from both Phoenix and Tucson, the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument continues to draw families, history enthusiasts, and weekend travelers eager to explore one of the Southwest’s most significant archaeological sites. Visitors arriving at the monument are greeted by sweeping Sonoran Desert views — […]
Permanent Water Solution Finally Arrives For Rio Verde Foothills Residents
After years of uncertainty and national attention over a dwindling water supply, Rio Verde Foothills residents will soon have a permanent, reliable source of water. EPCOR Utilities announced that construction of a new water‑filling station serving the unincorporated Maricopa County community is complete and will officially open January 1, 2026, […]
Celtic Music Duo To Perform In Glendale January 3
A celebrated husband‑and‑wife Celtic folk duo will bring an evening of traditional music, storytelling, and winter‑season folklore to Glendale. Four Shillings Short, known for their eclectic blend of Celtic, medieval, Renaissance, Indian, and American folk traditions, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, at Fiddler’s Dream Coffeehouse in […]











