Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the 1st Arizona Infantry was drafted into service for World War I. By the end of the war, more than 11,000 Arizonans had served. This photo shows World War I draftees from Globe.

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Rural Areas to Get Internet Boost

The state Attorney General’s Office reached an $8 million settlement with Frontier Communications and Verizon to improve internet and phone service in Navajo and Apache counties.

State Attorney General Kris Mayes called the move a major step toward reliable service and public safety in underserved areas, including Holbrook, Snowflake, and Show Low.

The agreement requires investments in rural broadband, improved fiber reliability, and enhanced internet access. Verizon, which is in the process of purchasing Frontier, must also work to fix the causes of 911 outages.

Queen Creek Offers Xeriscaping Incentives

Queen Creek began offering reimbursements of up to $5,000 for residents who replace grass with desert-friendly landscaping.

The town also launched a program that offers up to 50% reimbursement for businesses that install water-saving irrigation controls and other efficiency devices. Businesses can receive up to $20,000 per property.

The water-saving projects must be within town limits and completed by March 1.

The xeriscaping incentives cover $2 per square foot or 75% of the costs. Applicants must go through a pre-approval process.

Adults with Disabilities Raft Grand Canyon

A group of adults with disabilities completed a 220-mile, 10-day rafting trip through the Grand Canyon as part of Ability 360‘s recreational therapy program.

Each participant was paired with a volunteer for support on the river and trails, with outfitters supplying discounted adaptive gear. Watch footage of their trip here.

Among the participants was Kelley Parker, whose right leg was amputated after a car crash. A disability “will not define my life,” said Parker, who uses a prosthetic leg and notes that her next goal is to run again.

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➤ Tucson: FC Tucson Women’s soccer coach and former player Kelly Pierce died of cardiac arrest on Friday. She was 43. (Details)

➤ Statewide: An excessive heat warning remains in effect for much of the state through Friday, with the Phoenix area expected to break daily temperature records on Wednesday and Thursday. (More)

➤ Sierra Vista: The city hosted National Buffalo Soldiers Day this past week, honoring black soldiers who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War. (Photos)

➤ Benson: Health officials on Friday announced a suspected case of mumps within the Benson Unified School District, with test results pending. No further details were released. (More)

➤ Statewide: Two brothers were indicted for their roles in an organized theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores throughout the state. (More)

➤ Show Low: The city will host a free Shred-A-Thon event on Sept. 13 to securely dispose of residents’ sensitive documents. (More)

➤ Arizona State football ranked No. 11 in the preseason NCAA College Football Coaches Poll released Monday, the highest of any team in the Big 12. (More)

➤ Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia received a shoutout during former NFL tight end Antonio Gates’ Hall of Fame induction ceremony, with Gates praising Ishbia’s family for driving him to and from sports practices as a kid. (More)

➤ The Arizona Wildcats promoted pitching strategist Owen Cuffe to director of pitching development and recruiting. (More)

➤ Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally is out indefinitely for personal reasons. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer

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➤ A partnership between United Airlines and JetBlue Airways will allow frequent flyers to earn and use miles for either airline’s loyalty program on most flights. (More)

➤ Self-driving trucking firm Aurora Innovation Inc. opened a new terminal in Phoenix, expanding operations to include overnight routes. (More)

➤ LaSalle Investment Management bought Puma’s 1 million-square-foot regional distribution center in Glendale for $140.2 million, marking the Valley’s largest single-building industrial sale since 2023. (More)

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➤ A litter of kittens is safe after Buckeye residents and firefighters teamed up to rescue them from a pipe, where one became trapped too deep for bystanders to reach. (Watch)

➤ Kingman will host the free Chillin’ on Beale event on Aug. 16, inviting classic car enthusiasts for a Hawaiian Beach Party–themed evening. (More)

➤ An out-of-state visitor was hit with a $20,000 hospital bill after a bat flew into her mouth in northern Arizona, prompting rabies testing and treatments. (Watch)

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