Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Maricopa.
A couple survived a big flood while they were in their RV and Waymo stopped running rides due to heavy rain yesterday—officials said the actions were taken to keep everyone safe.
Internet star IShowSpeed was seen over the weekend at the Arizona State Fair + other metro Phoenix places while on a 35-day tour that drew large crowds of young fans.
His 24/7 livestream showed visits to a mall, a cafe, a park and a barber shop as some older locals were unsure who he was.
Metro Phoenix cities approved new rules for large water users such as data centers—each city chose a different model to manage high water use.
Old motels are being revived as boutique properties as local owners tap into a new trend in accommodations across the Southwest.
Drivers in Maricopa are dealing with water damage from severe flooding - local experts advise inspecting vehicles promptly for hidden issues.
AHCCCS said it sent emails by mistake on Aug.
29 that exposed private health details for more than 3,000 Arizonans because of a staff error in creating the email list. The agency stopped the mailing and began an investigation while offering free credit reporting services — officials say new checks will help stop similar errors in the future.
Dr. Shawn Stevenson of Dignity Health said women in perimenopause and menopause often gain weight when their hormones drop and metabolism slows down— advising them to try diet changes, portion control, and regular resistance training to build lean muscle.
He warned that popular drugs like Ozempic are not a long-term solution.
An Arizona homebuilders organization, with help from the Goldwater Institute, challenged the state agency’s moratorium on new home construction in parts of the Valley like Queen Creek, Goodyear, and Buckeye due to low groundwater supplies—lawyers claim the Depth-To-Water Rule overreaches state law and could limit affordable development as the court reviews the case.
The Phoenix Mercury won Game 4 on Sept 28 at PHX Arena—this win took them to the WNBA Finals as Suns players like Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks watched to show support.
The Mercury will play Game 5 today in Vegas while the Suns feel motivated for the season start on Oct 22.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks joins his third team to boost defense and add his hard play — he averaged 14 points and made a career-high 39.7% from 3 last season.
He is known for his villain persona and is expected to start at a forward spot to help improve the Suns' defense this season.
On Monday, the Cardinals held extra practice and updated their injury statuses—Will Johnson returned from a groin injury while Trey Benson missed practice and Bilal Nichols began his 21-day window from injured reserve.
They also signed Michael Carter from the practice squad to be ready as a lead back if Benson continues to be absent.
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