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IKE Kiosks Expand in Phoenix and Tempe, Offering Free Community Resources and Emergency Services

IKE Kiosks Expand in Phoenix and Tempe, Offering Free Community Resources and Emergency Services

Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) kiosks are expanding their presence in downtown Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, providing a range of free digital services and information to residents and visitors. These kiosks, installed and operated by IKE Smart City in partnership with local cities, offer features such as digital signage, emergency communication capabilities, and access to social services. In Tempe, the Downtown Tempe Authority, a private nonprofit, began installing kiosks in 2020 with a goal of 15 units. Currently, there are 14 operational kiosks in downtown Tempe and 18 in downtown Phoenix, with two more under construction. The kiosks provide information on nearby events, transit schedules, directions, weather, air quality, and locations for chilled drinking water. They also serve as a critical resource for individuals experiencing homelessness or unemployment by offering free Wi-Fi and information on job opportunities, housing, addiction recovery, food support, medical services, and pet welfare. A sid...

Phoenix Suns and Mercury Foundations Announce $60 Million YMCA Hub with Affordable Housing in Downtown Phoenix

Phoenix Suns and Mercury Foundations Announce $60 Million YMCA Hub with Affordable Housing in Downtown Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley of the Sun YMCA have unveiled plans for a $60 million, three-story, 55,000-square-foot YMCA facility in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. This new development will replace the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA, which ceased operations on September 30 after serving the community since the early 1950s. The project, funded by the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Foundation, aims for an opening in 2029. The new building is designed to feature three basketball courts, including one NBA-sized court, alongside various community programs such as tutoring, internships, counseling, career training, nutrition classes, and a café. Additionally, VanTrust Real Estate plans to construct approximately 60 affordable housing units across three stories above the YMCA center, with Gensler serving as the design firm. The demolition of the old building is currently subject to a 60-day city hold, expiring November 20, as Phoenix’s Historic Preservation Commission has raised questions about the p...

Undefeated UFC fighter found unresponsive in nightclub bathroom, rushed to nearby hospital

Undefeated UFC fighter found unresponsive in nightclub bathroom, rushed to nearby hospital

Tommy McMillen suffered the first knockout of his career — but it wasn’t inside the cage. The undefeated featherweight was found unresponsive inside the bathroom of Cake nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona. Responding officers administered Narcan to counteract what they believed to be an accidental overdose, then had McMillen transported to a nearby hospital. TMZ first […]

Direct Relief Dispatches Emergency Supplies to Flood-Affected Tribal Communities in Southwest U.S.

Direct Relief Dispatches Emergency Supplies to Flood-Affected Tribal Communities in Southwest U.S.

Direct Relief has sent emergency supplies to Native Health in Phoenix, Arizona, to aid communities in Shiprock, New Mexico, impacted by recent flooding. The shipment includes 70 personal care kits with hygiene items for displaced individuals, along with 20 solar chargers and 25 reading lights provided by Unite to Light, a Direct Relief partner. Native Health, an Urban Indian Health Program, operates four healthcare facilities and a mobile medical unit in the Phoenix area, offering various health services. This recent dispatch is part of Direct Relief's broader flood response across the Southwest, which has also involved sending shipments to the University of New Mexico for areas in Bloomfield and Farmington, and to Utah Navajo Health System for communities near Blanding, Utah. These collective shipments include 275 personal care kits, 880 N95 respirators, 175 reentry kits with protective gear, and seven field medic packs for triage care.

How to improve the Phillies: Relief pitching

How to improve the Phillies: Relief pitching

Wrapping up this series by looking at the position in most need of help

Game Preview: Suns host Hornets in first matchup since Miles Bridges trade

Game Preview: Suns host Hornets in first matchup since Miles Bridges trade

Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale return to Phoenix for the first time since the summer trade that brought Miles Bridges.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West Side Reopens After $20 Million Renovation, Coinciding with Holiday Events

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West Side Reopens After $20 Million Renovation, Coinciding with Holiday Events

The west side of Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in downtown Chandler, Arizona, is set to reopen on December 5th, following a significant $20 million renovation. This reopening coincides with the 70th Annual Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. The park, which had not undergone a major overhaul since 1986, now features new event space, additional seating, enhanced shade structures, and updated restrooms. The construction, which transformed the park into a "construction zone," has been a long-anticipated project for the community. Local business owner Denise McCreery, whose shop d'Vine Gourmet is located near the park, noted that while construction temporarily impacted business, the long-term benefits of the revitalized park are expected to be substantial. The east side of the park is projected to reopen in the spring.

Devin Booker’s clutch scoring carries Suns amid starting lineup woes

Devin Booker’s clutch scoring carries Suns amid starting lineup woes

Booker’s improved decision-making against double teams has been as impressive as his recent scoring efficiency.

Arizona Explores Converting Empty Offices into Healthcare Facilities Amid Rising Demand

Arizona Explores Converting Empty Offices into Healthcare Facilities Amid Rising Demand

Arizona Explores Converting Empty Offices into Healthcare Facilities Amid Rising Demand

Arizona Faces Flood Warnings Amid Warm Weather

Arizona Faces Flood Warnings Amid Warm Weather

Arizona is experiencing a mix of warm weather and flood warnings this week. Phoenix recorded a high of 84°F (29°C) on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to peak at 85°F (29.4°C) on Thursday before cooling into the mid-to-upper 70s (21-25°C) over the weekend. Residual flooding persists along the Salt River between Granite Reef and Tempe Town Lake due to ongoing water releases. A new flood warning is in effect downstream from Painted Rock Lake along the Gila River to Dateland, lasting through at least next Tuesday. This warning is linked to controlled water releases, which may cause flooding in low-lying areas and farmlands near Gila Bend. Painted Rock Lake, typically dry, saw its water level rise from 530 feet to 571.9 feet within five days earlier this month, with levels now slightly receding.

Sunny and Clear Skies in Phoenix Today

Sunny and Clear Skies in Phoenix Today

Phoenix, Arizona, is experiencing sunny and clear skies throughout the day, with temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) in the morning to a high of 29°C (84°F) in the afternoon. Humidity levels are expected to remain low, starting at 34% in the morning and dropping to 21% by mid-afternoon. Wind speeds will be light, ranging from 6 to 11 km/h, predominantly from the east and southeast. No precipitation is expected, and cloud cover will remain minimal, ensuring a bright and pleasant day for outdoor activities. Evening conditions will remain clear, with temperatures gradually cooling to 21°C (70°F) by 11:00 PM.

Arizona Data Center Boom Pressures Power Grid, Raises Questions on Electricity Costs

Arizona Data Center Boom Pressures Power Grid, Raises Questions on Electricity Costs

Arizona's booming data center industry is creating immense pressure on the state's power grid, leading to record electricity usage and prompting questions about who will bear the costs. Arizona Public Service (APS), the state's largest power provider, recorded an all-time high usage rate of 9,164 megawatts (MW) on August 2, 2026, a 6% increase from the previous year. Data centers accounted for 7% of APS's peak demand last summer, and dozens more are planned or under construction. Two proposed projects in the desert west of Phoenix, Tract in Buckeye and Hassayampa Ranch, could draw up to 3,300 MW combined, equivalent to powering approximately 528,000 Arizona homes. APS is seeking state regulatory approval to raise residential rates by 14% and extra-large user rates, including data centers, by 45%. This has sparked concerns among consumer advocates and residents, who are already facing soaring electricity bills, with some homeowners seeing bills over $1,000 a month during summer.