Sanderson Ford

Nov 13, 2024 | ktar.com | Sanderson Ford

BEIT EL, West Bank (AP) — As Donald Trump’s victory became apparent in last week’s U.S. elections, Jewish West Bank settlement advocates popped bottles of champagne and danced to the Bee Gees at a winery in the heart of the occupied territory, according to a post on Instagram. The winery said it was rolling out a special edition red named for the president-elect. Settlement supporters believe they have plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Nov 13, 2024 | ktar.com | Kevin Stone |Sanderson Ford

PHOENIX — Although it took almost a week for Arizona’s U.S. Senate race to be called, it doesn’t meet the requirement for an automatic recount. By the time The Associated Press called the contest in Ruben Gallego’s favor on Monday night, the Democrat’s lead over Republican Kari Lake was over 72,000 votes, a difference of 2.2 percentage points. With about 3.2 million votes already counted in the race and the number of uncounted ballots dwindling statewide, the final margin won’t be much different.

Nov 13, 2024 | ktar.com | Sanderson Ford

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday. The explosion occurred Tuesday afternoon at Givaudan Sense Colour, which produces colorings for food and drinks.

Nov 13, 2024 | ktar.com | Kevin Stone |Sanderson Ford

PHOENIX — The Grand Canyon Railway in northern Arizona is on track to go greener thanks to a federal grant. The scenic rail line that carries tourists between Williams and the Grand Canyon’s South Rim recently received a $3.4 million Department of Transportation (DOT) award for a zero-emission locomotive conversion. The funding will be used to equip a diesel locomotive to run fully on battery power. Xanterra, the company that operates the Grand Canyon Railway, will pay for 20% of the conversion.

Nov 13, 2024 | ktar.com | Mike Broomhead |Sanderson Ford

PHOENIX — The American dream is alive and well. A perfect example of that is in the story from our guest on this episode of Amazing Arizonans. Michael Zistatsis owns two successful restaurants and a successful catering business. Michael came to America and started working at Christo’s as a busboy, eventually working his way up to manager and then a partner. Now, Michael owns Alexi’s and Christo’s restaurants. Michael gives generously to his church and various groups and is an inspiration to me.