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Oscar-winning animator Glen Keane was airlifted from Mummy Mountain on July 29 after feeling ill in 109-degree heat during a family hike in Paradise Valley.

A week later he met with Phoenix and Tempe fire crews and gifted a hand-drawn picture to show his thanks.

Mega Ran (Raheem Jarbo) reflected at a USA TODAY Acoustic concert on his 20-year journey after leaving Philly for Phoenix, saying that the warmer climate and local culture helped him find a joyful, nerdy voice that ultimately earned him a Grammy nomination.

Lisa Scott, an Esmond Station K-8 teacher in the Vail School District, was named Arizona Teacher of the Year on Aug.

7. She (a quadruple amputee) returned to teaching and will compete for National Teacher of the Year.

On Aug. 7, Lake Mead's water level dropped to 27% (its lowest since 1937), prompting officials to warn that planned water cuts to protect the dam could dry up the Central Arizona Project canal vital for Phoenix.

Various food items, including pistachio nut butter (sold at Walmart), beef jerky, and meat products are being recalled in Arizona due to concerns over Salmonella and misbranding issues, according to the USDA; shoppers should verify labels before purchasing.

A drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris has infected over 300 people in Arizona, mostly in health care settings since 2022.

Health officials advise frequent hand-washing & strict disinfection to protect vulnerable patients.

Grand Canyon University grad Lucas Jumalon (22) won the World Series of Poker Main Event on Wednesday night by defeating Finland's Lauri Saaskilahti in a 17-hand match at Horseshoe in Las Vegas, earning a $10M prize and becoming the second-youngest champion.