Arizona strip mall fire destroys nine businesses

Apr 12 2012

A strip mall fire in Arizona destroyed nine businesses and fire officials in the area are continuing to investigate what caused the devastating fire.

According to police officials, the fire began at a business park on E. Main Street just before 12:30 p.m. The blaze was so large, the fire officials from two different departments had to respond to put the fire out. Nearby homes were evacuated, but there were no injuries reported as a result of the fire.

Multiple places in the business park were destroyed including Ace Flooring, Next Generation Worship Center,Mesa Academy of Pet Grooming, 64th Street Auto Repair and Abel Clock Co. A police officer that was at the scene was treated for smoke inhalation.

Investigators stated that the heavy winds in the area helped the fire to spread quickly and made it that much more difficult for fire crews to stop the blaze. Many of the business owners have stated that they think that the fire will have resulted in a total rebuild of the business.

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Phoenix medical school does not receive additional funds

Mar 01 2012

Even though more students are enrolled in the medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, the legislature did not reserve any additional funds for college budgets in the 2013 fiscal year.

When it was initially created in 2006, the legislature set aside nearly $13 million and planned for funding to be added each year. Since then, the budget has been cut nearly $10 million since then.

“We can’t grow, number one, without an increase in funding and we cannot sustain the quality we’re at right now. Certainly we need to, for the university’s sake and for the state’s sake,”  Stuart Flynn, the dean of the college said. “The state won’t get another chance, nor will the university, to design and build another medical school in an environment such as this.”

At this time, there are 48 medical students enrolled and they plan to expand this number to 80 or even 120 in the future.

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Red Sox pitcher, Jenks, reports on surgical error

Feb 24 2012

Bobby Jenks, the relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox has now discussed a surgical error that caused him pain and a follow up emergency surgery in December.

According to Jenks, he went into Massachusetts General Hospital on December 12 in order to have two bone spurts removed from the top of his spine. A third bone spurt was then partially removed, leaving an incision in his spine.

“I don’t know whose fault it was, but there was an error done inside,’’ Jenks said. “I had four bone spurs on my spine. We talked about taking the top two out. The third one was started and not finished. So basically there was a serrated edge that sliced me open in two different spots and I was leaking spinal fluid.”

He was rushed into surgery in order to treat the incision on Dec. 30. A second surgery in order to treat the incision was done immediately and this could mean that Jenks is out for the season. Whether or not Jenks will take legal action is being discussed now.

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Arizona celebrates 1st Annual Beer and Cocktail festival

Feb 17 2012

Cocktail and Beer week is currently going on now in Arizona and bars and restaurants across the state are now celebrating.

Arizona Beer Week offers more than 250 events for residents to participate in. This is the first annual beer and cocktail week and the events begin on Feb. 18. First, the Ska Brewing Co.’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Cruiser Ride takes place this Sunday at the biker bar and pub and continues on to a pub crawl throughout the city.

Also, Beckett’s Table is going to host a Beer & Bacon Dinners this weekend. The event features a three-course meal and beer served at an 18-person table. Dinners are to occur on  Feb. 19, 22, and 23. Other events include the Girl’s Pint Out with Bell’s Brewing, Brewing Up Hope, and the Four Peaks Kilt Fest.

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Spirit Airlines will now fly out of Phoenix-Mesa Airport

Feb 09 2012

Spirit Airlines will now be offering flights out of the Phoenix-Mesa Airport.

The first arrival for a flight was today at 11:30 a.m. and it will be from Las Vegas. According to officials with the airline, there will be flights from Phoenix to Las Vegas, on certain days in February and March, that will be less the $20.

This airline does charge for carry on and checked baggage as well as seat assignments and in-flight snacks. Spirit Airlines has been said to be one of the least expensive airlines to fly out of the East Valley.

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Traffic delays expected with Phoenix Open

Feb 02 2012

Traffic is expected this weekend in the Scottsdale area because the Phoenix Open is taking place this weekend in the TPC Scottsdale Golf Course.

Officials that are planning the event have stated that if you are not attending the event or can avoid the area, it may be a good idea to do so. There will be major road closures due to the event and drivers are urged to pay attention to signs because of the potential legal issues.

There will signs to tell drivers which areas are closed as well as signs that will tell attendees where they can park. Major closures will be at Hayden Road near Loop 101, Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, and Bell Road. The first round of the event begins today.

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Prescott woman takes plea deal for DUI, drug charges

Jan 26 2012

A Prescott woman that was charged after a car accident while allegedly driving under the influence of methamphetamine has now entered a plea bargain with the Yavapai County Superior Court.

Before the plea bargain, the woman was facing a possible sentence of 119 years in prison and decided to enter the plea bargain after she was found guilty of the crime. According to court records, the 31-year-old woman was involved in the accident in May 2010 after she struck a truck head-on.

The 70-year-old driver of the truck and the Prescott woman were both flown the hospital in order to be treated. The woman also had her two children, ages 5 and 6, in the car at the time. In June, the woman was indicted on nine counts as a result of the accident.

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Car crashes into wall near Phoenix neighborhood

Jan 19 2012

A car recently crashed into a wall near a Phoenix neighborhood leaving one teenager injured.

According to police officials, the teenager was driving near the intersection of 63rd Avenue and Indian School Road when his car went off the side of the road and into a wall near home. A witness to the crash ran over to help the teenage driver and called 911.

The driver was trapped in the upside down car and the witness stayed with him until rescue crews arrived. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, the teenager was examined by crews and stated that he will be making a full recovery. Police are continuing to investigate the accident at this time.

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Two girls accuse Phoenix man of sexual assault

Jan 12 2012

A 46-year-old Phoenix man is currently being held in prison on charges of molestation of a child, sexual assault and child prostitution. The charges were brought against him by two 10-year-old girls and their families.

The first girl claims that the man approached her in her bedroom and tried to pull off her clothes. She consistently resisted until the man receded. He left her room only after he threatened her not to talk about the incident to anyone. She was scared and didn’t mention it at first until a second incident occurred. The man offered her money to strip her clothes off and look at pornographic images. Her father filed charges against the man and requested an order of protection.

The second victim was also a 10-year-old girl that told Phoenix police that the 46-year-old took off her clothes while they were watching television together. She said that she was 8-years-old at the time and she chose to leave the room. Another incident with the same girl took place one year later and involved pornographic material.

The man was arrested, retained the services of a lawyer and the investigation into the charges is still ongoing due to the high volume of evidence against the man.

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Plane crashes into Phoenix neighborhood

Dec 15 2011

On Thursday, a plane crashed into the front yard of a Phoenix home killing one and seriously injuring another.

According to Fox News, The small plane was heading toward the Scottsdale airport just after 10 a.m .when it hit the ground in the residential area. Witnesses told officials that the plane was traveling very low before it crashed. The plane burst into flames when it hit the ground.

One man was able to escape, but the other was trapped inside. Witnesses ran over to help get the man out of the plane, but they were unsuccessful. The man who survived was transported to a trauma center to be treated.

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