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Juneteenth: Scottsdale Hosting Free Event With Music, Games
Scottsdale is teaming up with GenerationBLK to host the free Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Saturday. Here's what to know about the event.

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Scottsdale is teaming up with GenerationBLK to host the free Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Saturday. Here's what to know about the event.

The Phoenix Suns finished off a four-game sweep of the Denver Nuggets Sunday, 125-118, to advance to the Western Conference finals.
The Arizona Wildcats advanced to the program's 18th College World Series on Sunday, beating Ole Miss 16-3 in a deciding Game 3 Sunday night.
A shooting Monday morning in midtown Tucson left a man with life-threatening injuries, Tucson police said.
Phoenix beach volleyball player Sarah Sponcil will represent the U.S. in the Summer Olympics. Read more on her story here.
Four people, including two 3-year-old children, were injured in a shooting near downtown Phoenix Friday night, Phoenix police said.
A person was seriously injured in a shooting on Tucson's south side Friday afternoon, Tucson police said. The suspect is outstanding.
All eastbound lanes of U.S. 60 have reopened after closing because of a police incident, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.
The Arizona Wildcats are in the NCAA Baseball Super Regionals for the first time in five years, facing Ole Miss.
Eastbound Interstate 10 will close inside the Deck Park Tunnel Friday night through 9 a.m. Saturday for lighting improvement work.
The Phoenix Suns look to take a 3-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets in Colorado Friday night. Here's what to know about the contest.
The Arizona State University Sun Devils are hiring Willie Bloomquist to replace Tracy Smith as the team's baseball head coach.
Jaret Rogers, who is a Meteorologist for the National Weather Services' Phoenix office, shares his tips for weathering extreme heat.
Three people died and six were injured after a stolen car crashed into a bus in Phoenix Thursday afternoon, Phoenix police said.
Scottsdale Airport will get an $11 million FAA grant for runway rehabilitation. Here's what you need to know about the project.
The Phoenix Mercury are hosting an LGBTQ+ Pride Night event when they face off against the Dallas Wings at 7 p.m. Friday.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is calling for a special legislative session to deal ensure proper resources are allocated to wildfire mitigation.
Tempe's Four Peaks Brewing is giving 11 teachers across the country $1,000 apiece to purchase school supplies. Here's what to know.
Scottsdale is hosting its largest July 4th fireworks show in city history this year, with fireworks, food and entertainment. Read more here.
The Phoenix Suns routed the Denver Nuggets, 123-98 in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals Wednesday, thanks to dominant defense.