News from 2016


Corporation Commission Chairman Little nominated for utility Policymaker of the Year award

Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Doug Little is one of five state regulators nominated for Utility Dive's Policymaker of the Year award.

Tempe Swimming with Santa event scheduled for Dec. 26

The 11th annual Swimming with Santa event will be held the day after Christmas at the Kiwanis Recreation Center in Tempe.

Tucson Electric Power employees raise money for charities in El Tour de Tucson biking event

Approximately 30 employees from Tucson Electric Power (TEP) support charities every year by participating in the El Tour de Tucson bicycling event.

Tempe seeking nominees for annual MLK Diversity Awards

The city of Tempe is seeking nominations for its annual City of Tempe MLK Diversity Awards, which highlight those in the community that are beacons for equality.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute's efforts highlighted on '60 Minutes'

Efforts by Phoenix-based Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) to create a new era of Alzheimer’s prevention were recently featured on the CBS show "60 Minutes."

Tempe, Valley Metro holding a meet and greet with streetcar route artists

The city of Tempe and Valley Metro are offering an opportunity to meet the artists chosen to create art for Tempe Streetcar, the Valley’s first modern streetcar, at a gathering from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Tempe Transportation Center in the Don Cassano Room, 200 E. 5th St. in Tempe.

Tempe Business Forum to feature discussion about city's business climate

The city of Tempe's Economic Development staff, city council members and members of the local business community invite everyone to take part in a conversation about making Tempe an even better place to do business on Dec. 6.

Arizona's sole pro soccer team changes name to Phoenix Rising Football Club

Arizona's only professional soccer franchise, Arizona United Soccer Club, has changed its name to Phoenix Rising Football Club.

Family Fun Factory returns to Tempe

Tempe’s annual Family Fun Factory takes place Friday at the Tempe Community Complex, 3500 S. Rural Road, at the corner of Rural Road and Southern Avenue. This free event is for all ages and is open from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Arizona Corporation Commission fines two over unlawful securities sales, misleading investors

The Arizona Corporation Commission revoked the registration of a Phoenix securities salesman for unethical conduct and sanctioned a Scottsdale man for selling unregistered securities involving real estate transactions while not registered to do so.

Arizona Technology Council CEO to be honored as executive of the year

Arizona Technology Council President and CEO Steven Zylstra was named the Arizona Society of Association Executives' (AzSAE) Executive of the Year this week. 

Chandler-based Insys Therapeutics under legal scrutiny over opioid sales

Pressure, both financial and legal, is growing on an Arizona-based drug company that relied on the sales of a powerful opioid to drive its revenue.

Phoenix's Freeport-McMoRan sells its stake in Bermuda holding company

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), headquarterd in Phoenix, recently said it completed the indirect sale of its 70 percent interest in TF Holdings Limited (TFHL) to China Molybdenum Co. Ltd. for $2.65 billion in cash.

Freeport-McMoRan stock offering raises $1.5 billion

Phoenix-based mining company Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) said last week it has completed its at-the-market offering of common stock that was announced on July 27, raising $1.5 billion in gross proceeds during the sale of 116.5 million shares of FCX common stock.

Salt River Project approves bond sale

Salt River Project’s board and council recently approved the refunding sale of more than $761 million of 2016 Series A public power revenue bonds, which will ultimately save customers more than $151 million over the next 21 years.

Tempe reminds residents to shop and give locally this holiday season

Shop and give locally this holiday season to help employ neighbors and keep city services strong, according to a Tempe announcement.

Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts hosts biomimicry art challenge

The Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts, sponsored by Northern Trust, is holding a biomimicry challenge that will give an artist studio space for 10 weeks during the challenge.

Ducey, tribal leaders affirm native gaming agreement amendments

Gov. Doug Ducey and nine tribal leaders met to affirm amendments to the Indian gaming compact and solidify a promise made 15 years ago.

Rawhide Western Town open for annual Snowy Christmas event

Rawhide Western Town and Event Center has officially opened for its fourth annual Rawhide Snowy Christmas event.

Tempe encouraging residents to recycle cooking oil, grease

The city of Tempe said cooking a turkey can create a significant amount of grease, whether the bird is roasted or deep-fried.Instead of pouring the turkey grease down the drain or into the garbage, the city suggests recycling it or other cooking oil by dropping it off at four convenient locations through Jan. 4.