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CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago6 mins

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the federal government — that merging would allow the two supermarket companies to lower prices and more effectively compete with retail giants like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen and Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran appeared in Oregon’s U.S. District Court to testify against the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block the proposed merger of their companies.

September is Preparedness Month

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

PHOENIX — Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed September “Arizona Preparedness Month” aligning with National Preparedness Month to encourage people, businesses, and communities to prepare for potential emergencies. With record heat this summer, floods, and wildfires around the state, emergency preparedness is critical for all Arizonans.

To promote emergency preparedness, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) has created the “Are You Prepared? Steps and Tips to Get Ready”

Child smuggling attempt thwarted

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

SAN LUIS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis uncovered an alleged child smuggling attempt involving two minors and arrested a woman in connection with the failed attempt.

On August 29, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., CBP officers assigned to the San Luis Port of Entry encountered a 28-year-old female U.S. citizen driving a 2007 Nissan Sentra who presented U.S. birth certificates for the two minor children in her vehicle.

Dove hunting season open

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

PHOENIX — All signs indicate that there will be birds aplenty for sportsmen for the 2024 dove hunting season that opened Sept. 1.

AZGFD rolls out new Hunter Education certification courses

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is making it easier to complete the requirements necessary to become certified by the department’s Hunter Education program.

ADOT: No state highway closures over Labor Day weekend

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

PHOENIX – As drivers make plans for Labor Day travel, the Arizona Department of Transportation has announced no construction closures will be scheduled along state highways over the extended holiday weekend.

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CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger

September is Preparedness Month

Child smuggling attempt thwarted

Dove hunting season open

AZGFD rolls out new Hunter Education certification courses

ADOT: No state highway closures over Labor Day weekend

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