Adin Tarr
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Valley Metro And WAYMO Announce Unique Partnership
Valley Metro and Waymo have announced the first partnership of its kind.Operating similarly to other rideshare apps, Waymo’s self driving vehicle technology will be used to bring people to and from a Valley Metro stop. This pilot program is designed to increase access to public transportation for people who live too far away to walk. Scott Smith, CEO of Valley Metro, said it is trying to find an… → Read More
Uncontained Ranch Fire Reaches 1,500 Acres
More than ten wildfires are currently burning in Arizona. The Ranch Fire is burning in a remote area near Heber-Overgaard and has grown to approximately 1,500 acres. Iris Estes is with the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and says fire officials are monitoring the lightning-caused fire.“It’s zero percent contained. They are using it as a fire for a role in the natural forest ecosystem so it is… → Read More
Coconino County Officials Evaluate Damage From Wednesday's Storm
Coconino county officials have completed most of a damage assessment following Wednesday’s rains and should have a complete cost estimate later today. Hydrologists are calling the rainfall a 1,000-year event. Over 200 homes were affected by the storm. Only a handful suffered serious damage. Flooding was limited due to a prevention system that was installed after the Schultz Fire and flooding in… → Read More
Saturated Soil Increases Risk Of Flash Floods In Yavapai County
Rainfall in parts of southern and central Yavapai County has been ongoing for several days. Robert Rickey from the National Weather Service said saturated soil increases the potential for flash floods, especially in areas burned by wildfires.“The burned-scar areas are of a particular concern. Their soils don’t accept much water plus a lack of vegetation means that flash flooding is significantly… → Read More
Arizona National Guard Deploying Lone Infantry Battalion
The Arizona National Guard’s only infantry battalion is being deployed overseas for the first time in 10 years. Approximately 400 Arizona National Guard soldiers will be deployed overseas for “Operation Spartan Shield.” The operation is headquartered in Kuwait. → Read More
Dangers Of Fireworks For The Fourth Of July
Fireworks are a festive part of Fourth of July celebrations, but they carry serious danger, especially in Arizona’s dry climate.Lighting fireworks in public can be a hazardous as it increases the risk of brush fires, according to Rob McDade, a captain for the Phoenix Fire Department.“We definitely have folks that tend to want to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks not on their own… → Read More
Statewide Rise In Animal Rabies Cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services is warning residents about a statewide rise in rabies cases.There have been 77 rabid animal cases reported through the end of May. That’s compared to 54 for the same period last year. “We do know that there is an outbreak of rabies, however, happening among animals- particularly foxes and skunks- in the southern and southeastern parts of Arizona and so… → Read More
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced a salmonella outbreak linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal.Currently, 73 people across 31 states have gotten ill from salmonella, that includes one individual in Arizona. CDC spokeswomen Laura Whitlock said health officials are investigating.“So our partners at FDA are investigating to find out what happened in this outbreak and how the… → Read More
I-17 Wrong Way Vehicle Alert System Combats Impaired Drivers
High speed wrong-way driving crashes are usually more severe than any other type of accident. The Arizona Department of Transportation is studying technology designed to reduce the risks posed by impaired drivers.ADOT is six months and $4 million into the operation of an alert system for wrong-way vehicles on I-17. Spokesman Doug Nintzel said the system includes 90 thermal detection cameras and… → Read More
Arizona 'March For Our Lives' Protesters Hold Die-In At Capitol
Arizona “March For Our Lives” protesters held a die-in in the executive tower on the second anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre that killed 49 people and injured 53 others. Dawn Motley is an organizer for the protest.“Today we’re here because people’s lives were taken unfairly, not just in Pulse obviously, but in many other respects. Today we are here to pay respect and honor the victims… → Read More
Highway 377 Fire Led to Evacuations, Power Outages
The Highway 377 fire burning near Heber-Overgaard has swelled to 1,500 acres and has led to power outages in the area. The fire was sparked by a semi-truck dragging parts of a trailer along the highway. Spokesman Colin Williams said the blaze has led to evacuations.“Well it is our understanding that yesterday, it was really just a small group of ranches and a very small (group of) people,… → Read More
University Of Arizona Study Shows Psychological Perceptions Of E-Book Ownership
A study by the University of Arizona explored individuals’ psychological perceptions of e-book ownership.While millennials tend to gravitate toward technology, associate professor Sabrina Helm said her research indicates otherwise.“Our preconceived notion that the millenials that we had in our sample would prefer the e-book versus the older generation consumers would gravitate toward the… → Read More
McCain's Senate Seat Will Not Be Up For Grabs During Special Election
The deadline was Wednesday for Arizona Sen. John McCain to resign in time for a special election to fill his seat this November. McCain is battling brain cancer and has been working remotely at his family ranch in Arizona instead of serving in Washington this year. The senior senator’s longtime aide Mark Salter says any discussion of McCain’s stepping down was false. → Read More