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3+ hour, 20+ min ago (172+ words) Cameron Coats is the Editor-in-Chief of Radio Ink, overseeing the publication's monthly magazine and daily headlines. Previously a morning show host and programmer, Cameron also served as regional creative director and was a Radio Mercury Award finalist. - Roy H. Williams " The Wizard of Ads Benztown team members spent a day volunteering at Ascencia in Glendale, CA, providing and serving lunch to residents who receive housing and support services through the nonprofit and staff as part of the organization's Guest Chef program. Ascencia serves more than 1,200 people in need across Glendale, West Hollywood, Northeast Los Angeles, and East Hollywood each year. Its Glendale interim housing shelter accommodates up to 300 residents each year, and the agency manages 242 units of permanent supportive housing, with 97% of clients remaining housed for at least a year after placement. LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Save my name, email,…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago (600+ words) Trace the path of dreamers during the Gold Rush (and snap some postcard-worthy pictures of the surroundings) with a trip to this hidden Grand Canyon State gem. Mention the city of Yuma, Arizona, to film buffs and there's a good chance they'll immediately start telling you all about the classic 1957 western "3:10 to Yuma" and its 2007 remake. Mention it to meteorologists, however, and they'll begin informing you that it's the sunniest place on Earth. Nestled right alongside Yuma is a lesser-known park that doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Bursting at its own boundary edges with a sense of history, it's called the Colorado River State Historic Park. And as you're about to find out in more detail, it's a spot that really does need to feature on your next adventure in the Grand Canyon State. Those with an appetite for…...

10+ hour, 17+ min ago (500+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " A 2-year-old wolverine at the San Francisco Zoo became the first of his kind to have a custom-made artificial lens implanted in his eye." Edward the wolverine had a cataract surgery after his caretakers noticed his right eye was cloudy. Cataracts are a "clouding of the lens of the eye" that can impact vision, according to the Mayo Clinic. Animals and humans can get cataracts, but are typically much older than Edward when they develop." "We were surprised to see what appeared to be a cataract forming in the eye of such a young animal," said Dr. Nick Dannemiller, clinical veterinarian at the zoo. "So, we called an ophthalmologist to further evaluate Edward's condition." The taco seasoning loving wolverine's surgery was successful but his left eye was forming a cataract. Because the surgery leads to far-sightedness, or blurry…...

11+ hour ago (334+ words) GILBERT, Ariz. " A man who allegedly hit and killed two people and a dog had, at the time of the crash, a blood alcohol content that was more than three times the legal limit, and drove through a red light at more than double the posted speed limit in the area. RELATED: Family mourns Gilbert mom killed by suspected drunk driver A 36-year-old rideshare driver and her 33-year-old passenger were killed when they were hit by a suspected impaired driver who ran a red light on Sep. 19. Officials said the crash happened at Recker and Ray roads just before 9 p.m. Friday. An initial investigation showed that an SUV driven by a 35-year-old man was traveling at a "high rate of speed," according to witnesses, when the driver ran a red light and hit the rideshare driver's car in the intersection." The…...

11+ hour, 14+ min ago (174+ words) A member of the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board hosted a party earlier this month that was shut down by police. There were reports of underage drinking and some state lawmakers are calling for the board member's resignation. Paradise Valley police say a small birthday party at Matthew Pittinsky's house got out of control when hundreds of uninvited teenagers showed up. Paradise Valley police Officer Jimmy Phan said word got out about the party on social media. "Officers worked with the homeowners and contracted security staff to safely disperse the crowd and the juveniles left without further incident," Phan said. "So events like this underscore how quickly information spreads among teens, especially on social media and why it's important for parents to stay aware of their child's online activity and plan." Phan said the homeowner is the one who…...

15+ hour, 12+ min ago (366+ words) WASHINGTON " A day authorities said an Afghan national shot two National Guard soldiers, the Trump administration is reexamining all green cards issued to people from 19 countries "of concern."" U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph B. Edlow said the "full scale, rigorous" examinations were at President Donald Trump's direction." "The protection of this country and of the American people remains paramount, and the American people will not bear the cost of the prior administration's reckless resettlement policies. American safety is non negotiable," Edlow wrote on social media." The 19 countries include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela, according to CNN." The shooter, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, immigrated to the United States from Afghanistan in 2021, according to law enforcement sources. The call for additional…...

15+ hour, 37+ min ago (287+ words) MESA, Ariz. " Newly released police video shows a Mesa police officer'using his patrol vehicle to stop a wrong-way driver on U.S. 60 " a drastic maneuver law enforcement leaders say is becoming an increasingly common last resort to protect the public. Mesa Police Officer Dominic Crady was on duty in the early morning hours of Nov. 23 when Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers requested assistance. A vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the freeway, headed directly at oncoming traffic. "I saw the headlights approaching about a mile out," Grady said. "I knew that vehicle had to be stopped." Body camera video shows Grady colliding with the driver's car to bring it to a halt. Even after the impact, the female driver continued attempting to move the vehicle, forcing officers to remove her from the car and question her on the…...

17+ hour, 51+ min ago (222+ words) This Thanksgiving weekend, car fans and families can explore the Arizona International Auto Show at the Phoenix Convention Center. The event runs Thursday through Sunday and features hundreds of new vehicles including trucks, SUVs, electric models and crossovers all displayed under one roof. Show hours are Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is fifteen dollars for adults, eleven dollars for seniors and military or first responders, and free for children under twelve. The event is fully cashless. The show is organized by the Valley Auto Dealers Association. The group represents more than one hundred fifty franchised dealers across Maricopa County and promotes a non selling environment where visitors can compare vehicles without sales pressure. The association has also supported the community by donating vehicles to local charities that serve children. The Arizona International…...

17+ hour, 52+ min ago (65+ words) Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a teen near 59th and Northern avenues. High School of Missing Football Coach Travis Turner Was Rocked With Child Sex Scandal 2 Years Ago ... Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a teen near 59th and Northern avenues. Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a teen near 59th and Northern avenues....

20+ hour, 33+ min ago (487+ words) WASHINGTON " A passenger has gone missing after disembarking from a Caribbean cruise, police confirmed Wednesday." Ann Evans, 55, is a U.S. citizen who was cruising on the Rotterdam, a Holland America ship. When the ship made a stop at Port St. Maarten in Philipsburg on Nov. 20, she got off for a tour, according to the Police Force of Sint Maarten." "At approximately 10:00 a.m., she departed the ship on an organized island tour," the agency said in a missing person alert. "During the tour, Ms. Evans disembarked the bus in Marigot, French Saint Martin, during the tour but did not return to the bus or to the cruise vessel."" In a statement to USA Today, Holland America said that the company "notified local authorities immediately and we are working closely with them to confirm the guest's whereabouts." The Rotterdam left Fort Lauderdale on "Nov....