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Whether it's breaking news, politics, entertainment, sports or news in your city, The Arizona Republic/azcentral covers it all. Our journalism has uncovered the scrutiny Gilbert police faced over the "Gilbert Goons" attacks, a slain 14-year-old's painful past and how Arizona renters can easily be evicted with crime-free lease addendums. We also have you covered for breaking news, such as a fatal Scottsdale plane crash, or the latest dining news, including the 100 essential places to eat in the Valley. Don't miss a beat. Sign up for news alerts and get breaking news and top stories such as these delivered right to your email inbox and phone. It's the best way to stay in the know with news across Arizona and the U.S. With azcentral's newsletter alerts, you'll get the important news of the day and a diverse selection of stories across metro Phoenix and the nation sent to your email inbox. Here's where you can sign up: You can select phone alerts for breaking news, sports, entertainment, weather, traffic, and business on the azcentral app. Quiet times for your alerts can be set within the app. Want alerts when we publish something new on a topic you're interested in? Sign up to follow specific topics of interest with the "Add Topic" button at the top of articles. Personalize your feed further in the For You front. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Get Arizona breaking news and top stories with azcentral alerts
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Could a California rocket launch be visible in Arizona? Where to See SpaceX Falcon 9
The first SpaceX rocket to launch in June from California could soon be streaking through the skies, and Arizonans just might have a chance to see it. The commercial spaceflight company's Falcon 9 rocket, which got off the ground six times in May from Southern California, is due to make its next orbital delivery of Starlink satellites as early as Tuesday, June 3. Liftoff, as usual, will take place from the Vandenberg Space Force Base. The two-stage 230-foot-tall rocket, one of the world's most active, has become crucial in regularly deploying batches of internet-beaming Starlink satellites into what's called low-Earth orbit — an altitude that allows for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly. But it's important to keep in mind that rocket launches can be — and often are — scrubbed or delayed due to any number of factors, including poor weather conditions or unexpected issues with spacecraft. Check back with azcentral for any updates on the impending rocket launch. Because of the launch site's proximity, Arizona residents across a large swath of the state may be able to witness the rocket soaring overhead. Here's what to know about the launch, as well as when and where to watch it: A SpaceX rocket could get off the ground as early as Tuesday, June 3, with backup opportunities available Wednesday, June 4, according to a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory. Multiple online websites that track rocket launch schedules suggest the launch window lasts from 4:50 to 8:50 p.m. PT. Neither Vandenberg Space Force Base nor SpaceX has officially confirmed the launch. The launch, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to deliver the Starlink satellites, will take place from Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Following the delivery and deployment of the satellites, the Falcon 9 rocket's booster will aim to land on a SpaceX drone ship, nicknamed "Of Course I Still Love You," in the Pacific Ocean. This allows for SpaceX personnel to recover the booster so it can be reused in future spaceflights. SpaceX will provide a livestream of the launch on its website beginning about five minutes before liftoff, along with updates on social media site X. Because of Arizona's proximity to the launch site, there's a good chance people there can see the spacecraft streak across the sky, especially at night or very early morning. Here's a list of some possible viewing locations compiled by The Arizona Republic, a USA TODAY Network publication. Dobbins Lookout, South Mountain, 10919 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona Papago Park, 625 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona Fountain Hills, a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, which in 2018 was designated a Dark Sky Community with little light pollution Superstition Mountains, located 40 miles from metro Phoenix in Arizona Cave Creek, a town in Maricopa County about 30 miles north of Fountain Hills, Arizona Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 Sky Harbor Blvd., Arizona, which has a parking garage that is popular for plane-watching Black Canyon City, an unincorporated community in Yavapai County, Arizona Any mountain park in Arizona , 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, Arizona , 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye, Arizona , 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, Arizona , 6533 W. Phillips Road, Queen Creek, Arizona Monument Hill, a 150-foot slope on 115th Avenue, in Arizona Space Exploration Technologies Corp., more widely known as SpaceX, is an astronautics company owned and co-founded by Elon Musk, the world's richest man. The commercial spaceflight company is contracted with NASA and the Department of Defense to use many of its spacecraft to help launch government missions. SpaceX also conducts many of its own rocket launches — most using its two-stage Falcon 9 rocket — including for private crewed missions and to deliver communication satellites to orbit. Owned by SpaceX founder Elon Musk, Starlink is a constellation of more than 6,700 satellites that provide internet service to customers around the world. SpaceX, a commercial spaceflight company, has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from Florida and California. While most satellite internet services operate from single geostationary satellites orbiting Earth at about 22,236 miles, Starlink is a constellation of thousands of satellites that operate from a low-Earth orbit, about 341 miles up. That allows Starlink's satellites to have lower latency and data time between user and the satellite, improving performance of things like streaming, online gaming and video calls. Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: California rocket launch: SpaceX Falcon 9 could be seen in Arizona
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23-05-2025
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[Subscribe now. Sign up here.] You can play a vital role in supporting local journalism that you and your community can trust. With an subscription, you can help our journalists hold those in power accountable. With a subscription, you can also be one of the first to learn about breaking news with news alerts, flip through a digital replica of the print paper, get exclusive newsletters and more. Already a subscriber? Whether you get home delivery of the print edition or have a digital-only subscription, these benefits are included. Check out our activation guide for help on getting started. Here are 5 digital benefits of a subscription to azcentral and The Arizona Republic: Brass knuckles, beatings, fear: Random attacks on teens loom over Preston Lord murder case. Gilbert police still face scrutiny over the teen attacks. Crime-free lease addendums: An Arizona woman's landlord accused her of a crime. It cost her family their home. Sexual assault, suicide attempts: Fourteen-year-old Emily Pike's painful past still lingers after her body was found dismembered off U.S. 60 north of Globe on Valentine's Day. 'Kind of like Uber': Arizona Christian football players were caught in a migrant smuggling scheme, yet those arrested were not prosecuted. Football fever: Arizona State star Cam Skattebo ran a 40-yard dash time in the 4.6-range. That doesn't mean he can't succeed in the NFL. Essential restaurants: Check out our guide to metro Phoenix restaurants, which includes 100 essential spots, new and iconic, for Mexican food, Italian, pho, pizza and burgers. Here's the full list. End of an era: After 75 years, Durant's, an iconic restaurant known for its celebrity clientele, red booths, martinis and steak, is closing a chapter on its storied past. Read about the passing of the torch. Mesa Gateway Airport: Passengers will have more flight options at Mesa Gateway Airport, including new routes from Allegiant Air, plus other improvements this year. To keep our subscribers informed, we email the most important articles to their inbox each day in the form of a daily AZ Briefing newsletter. Subscribers also get exclusive access to our Your Week newsletter. Each week, you'll get a note directly from our team with background on a big story from the week, a behind-the-scenes look at our reporting and links to some of our top subscriber-exclusive work. ► Sign up for newsletters: Browse our entire portfolio of newsletter offerings to pick more topics that interest you specifically. Great stories don't stop with great writing. With your subscription, you'll have unlimited access to bonus content not found in the paper, such as drone videos of dust storms. You will be able to stream our acclaimed documentaries and listen to our popular podcasts. You will see galleries filled with amazing pictures from award-winning photographers. You will be active participants in the news process. Miss out on recent news? Get the latest effortlessly with our Catch Up feature. The app also provides you with access to daily horoscopes and over 100 games. Want to follow the news from another city? You can add up to five of our sister publications across the country to get more news right in the app. ► Download the app: Get the latest news, sports and more Through the azcentral app, you can personalize notifications so you can know the news right when it happens. You can select alerts for breaking news, sports, entertainment, weather, traffic, and business. Quiet times for your alerts can be set within the app. Want alerts when we publish something new on a topic you're interested in? Sign up to follow specific topics of interest with the "Add Topic" button at the top of articles. Personalize your feed further in the For You front. Special offer: You can access the print edition daily on your computer, mobile device, or tablet by accessing the eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print edition of The Arizona Republic. The eNewspaper can be accessed through our app, available exclusively to subscribers. As an added benefit, subscribers can access the eNewspaper from any of our more than 200 sister papers across the United States, plus each edition of USA TODAY. ► Special offer: Save on a new subscription today. Right now, we have a special introductory offer. Visit our subscription page to take advantage of this limited-time offer. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Why subscribe to azcentral: Unlimited access, personalized app
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28-04-2025
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Wrestling and dance: Vote for the azcentral Student of the Week for April 28-May 2, 2025!
Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service or have shined in some other way. All high schools in Arizona are invited to nominate students to be included in an online poll where readers vote to choose the Student of the Week. Advertisement Student of the Week voting is open from 6 a.m. Monday through noon Wednesday. The winner is announced online on Friday morning. Meet this week's nominees! Jakob Duffey, senior, Cactus Shadows High School Jakob Duffey, a senior at Cactus Shadows High School, is a "standout" wrestler, a marching band drummer, a tennis player and headed to the honors college at ASU, said his Student of the Week nominator, the high school's Athletic Director Rob Gilmore. Jakob Duffey is an exceptional student. He has been accepted to Arizona State University and will be attending the Barrett Honors College, majoring in biochemical engineering. Beyond the classroom, Jakob has proudly represented the Falcons in a variety of ways. He was a dedicated drummer in our marching band, a standout wrestler who finished fourth in the state in Arizona Interscholastic Association Division III, and he's currently competing on our tennis team with an impressive 11-4 record. Advertisement Nomination submitted by Rob Gilmore, athletic director, Cactus Shadows High School. Matthew Ruiz, junior, Odyssey Institute High School Matthew Ruiz (center) in London for a performance with the Odyssey Institute High School's Will Power Dance Troupe. Matthew's Student of the Week nominator, dance teacher Tabbatha Prewitt, said he "consistently puts himself out there in dance class." Matthew Ruiz consistently puts himself out there in dance class, even when it feels scary or outside of his comfort zone. His courage and willingness to take creative risks inspire those around him. In addition to his commitment in class, he maintains outstanding grades as a full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme scholar at the Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies and is actively involved in a variety of extracurricular activities ranging from Future Business Leaders of America to theater. He is a well-rounded scholar who leads by example through his dedication, positivity and perseverance. Advertisement Nomination submitted by Tabbatha Prewitt, dance teacher, Odyssey Institute High School. For more information on Student of the Week, email studentoftheweek@ This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Vote for the azcentral Student of the Week for April 28-May 2, 2025!
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
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Two young sisters die in UTV crash horror and third critical after rolling into Arizona creek
A deadly off-roading crash led to the deaths of two young sisters, while the third is in critical condition, after their UTV was pulled into Arizona's deepest creek. A 10-year-old and her four-year-old sister tragically drowned in Lower Eagle Creek on Friday after the side-by-side rolled over into the deep waters. One of the girls was trapped inside the vehicle as it sank, and the other was rescued but couldn't be saved, according to local news source azcentral. The two girls were identified as Gia and Mia Miranda, and their three-year-old sister, Xia Miranda, was hospitalized in critical condition following the accident. Sheriff Ellison of Greenlee County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post: 'When arriving to the scene Deputies discovered a completely submerged side by side.' 'Our condolence's go to the family in this tragic event,' Ellison added. According to Greenlee County Sheriff Eric Ellison, emergency crews responded to the incident at around 5.20pm. Ellison said that the Miranda's had been camping for Easter weekend with other families, and they had decided to ride up the creek after lunch. The girls' mother was sat in the passenger seat, with their father driving, as they crossed over the water. The eight-foot drop caused the vehicle to be sucked into the hole, trapping the children under water. According to Ellison, responding emergency crews were able to retrieve the body of the second trapped child from the sunken vehicle. Video footage shared by the sheriff showed deputies responding from a helicopter due to the creek's remote location. He added that the location was only accessible from a side-by-side, and passersby lent authorities their vehicles or drove deputies to the location of the incident. 'The community was outstanding by helping us get in, otherwise... we wouldn't have even gotten there to help them,' Ellison added. He told azcentral that the situation was 'heartbreaking for everybody there.' The crash occurred on a strip of the creek that measured three feet deep, where each side dips to about eight feet, Ellison told the outlet. A GoFundMe for the family said: 'We are heartbroken by their sudden loss in a tragic accident.' Lower Eagle Creek is near Morenci in Arizona, around two and half hours from the family's home in Deming, New Mexico. According to Greenlee Arizona Tourism, Eagle Creek is one of Arizona's largest creeks.
