Mariah Gallegos
KJZZ 91.5
Tempe, AZ, United States
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Skimmers Using Bluetooth Technology To Steal Credit Card Information At Gas Pumps
Credit card skimmers can now steal card information at gas pumps using Bluetooth technology. Fueling stations have been replacing the old equipment with newer and more secure credit-card readers. Starting in October 2020, if gas stations have not installed chip-reading devices at the pump, liability will shift from credit card companies to the station owner-operators. Michelle → Read More
Sahuarita School District Struggling With Bus Driver Shortage
Like many Arizona school districts, Sahuarita is struggling with a shortage of bus drivers. Mechanics, mail couriers and transportation coordinators are helping to drive the buses in the southern Arizona district.The Sahuarita Unified School District started the school year with 11 vacant driver positions. Mike Fiesler is the transportation director who also is stepping in to → Read More
Former Arizona State Legislator Don Shooter On Life Support
Former Arizona state legislator Don Shooter underwent two surgeries this week. Rep. Bob Thorpe said Shooter underwent surgery Wednesday and is now connected to a breathing tube. Family friend Gretchen Jacobs said Shooter had been on life support and had a blood clot, but seems to be past the worst of it."The fact that he made it through surgery and all that yesterday is a → Read More
New Railroad Overpass In Maricopa To Help Traffic Flow
A new railroad overpass in Maricopa will open Monday morning. It will help traffic flow along Route 347 and provide a safer alternative to the current crossing. The city of Maricopa has been working on this project for 15 years.Motorists will be able to drive over the railroad tracks with the new overpass, which will also consist of six lanes instead of the current four. → Read More
Medical Marijuana Deliveries Now Legal in Glendale
As of Jan. 28, Glendale medical marijuana card holders will be able to have cannabis delivered to their homes. The city and its dispensaries said they will benefit from local sales taxes and a decrease of illegal deliveries.Justin Schudel with Superb Solutions said this business model has been replicated in other industries such as Postmates, Grubhub and Ubereats. → Read More
Popular Hiking Trails In Flagstaff Will Remain Closed
The Coconino Forest Service closed access to Dry Lake Hills and Mount Elden area in northern Arizona in February. Popular hiking trails in northern Arizona will remain closed this summer as part of the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project.George Jozens with the Coconino National Forest said everything from Schultz Pass south to the northern side of Flagstaff will be closed. → Read More
White Wing Fire Near Wittmann Breaks Out Week After Dove Fire
A fire has broken out seven miles east of Wittmann, just a week after the Dove Fire burned 1,200 acres in the area. The new blaze, dubbed the White Wing Fire, was estimated at about 500 acres as of Thursday afternoon.Tiffany Davila with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said ground crews assisted by aircraft are working to help slow the fire. → Read More
Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund Is Reinstated
Arizona state parks will be receiving funding once again after nine years, pending Gov. Doug Ducey’s signature. The Arizona Heritage Alliance celebrated after blocking attempts to divert funds from the state lottery.President Janice Miano said it’s been a long battle. “The state parks heritage fund will be back in statute," Miano said, "as it was in 1990 for 20 years before → Read More