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According to the report, Arizonans are increasingly familiar with the connection between oral health and conditions like heart disease (50%), respiratory illness (32%), diabetes (29%) and high blood pressure (28%) at higher rates than in years prior.

In addition to the three new plates, Arizona Highways and the redesigned Keep Arizona Beautiful plates are both now available as motorcycle plates.

Although focus has been primarily on the Southeast Valley communities of Queen Creek, San Tan Valley and Florence, Crush Kickball hopes to become a statewide program over the next few years. Regular registration is now open through Sept. 1 for the 2024 fall season, which is Sept. 7-Nov. 23.

“Anyone who lives here or visits Arizona in the summer knows how hot it can get. Many times it’s easy to consider ways to keep cool and hydrated ourselves, but we may not always think of others,” said Queen Creek resident Andi Ott, franchise owner of Dog Haus. “Phoenix Rescue Mission is such an incredible and passionate organization and with how much they do for those in the homeless community, we knew we wanted to step up and help in any way we could.”

When it is safe to be outdoors, hydrate adequately, wear sun protection, and choose the right time and place for your outdoor activities. Pre-hydrate before your adventure, and bring about 1 to 2 liters per hour per person when active in the heat. 

Named the country's “Best Small Rodeo” by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), which sanctions the event, and the “Official Best Small Town PRCA Rodeo in the West” by "True West Magazine," the event continues to attract the best rodeo competitors from all over the world to compete for substantial prize money.

At Friends for Life, animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed. Cats are also tested for FELV/FIV.

Westbound Interstate 10 closed between Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) and the Interstate 17 “Split” interchange near Sky Harbor Airport from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19 for a traffic shift.

It's been a busy summer with new business developments continuing to pop up all around town.

These temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Combs and Schnepf roads will remain in effect until permanent signals and turn lanes can be installed as part of the Combs Road improvements in Pinal County.