🌱 How a new FM permit could reshape Wickenburg’s radio dial

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new FM permit could reshape Wickenburg’s radio dial

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 106 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 106, low: 83.
• Thursday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 104 and low of 79 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• FCC Finalizes Rules, Timeline, And Filing Freeze For FM Auction. (insideradio.com) — A new FM radio construction permit is up for auction in Wickenburg, positioned on the edge of the fast-growing Phoenix corridor and potentially attractive to broadcasters eyeing local expansion. The FCC has finalized rules and a February 2027 auction date, with applications opening this September and a temporary freeze on certain FM changes while bidders line up nationwide.
   

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📸 Around Wickenburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wickenburg

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Tuesday August 4

• Water Aerobics (Evenings) →
  Wickenburg Calendar, 175 E Swilling Ave, Wickenburg
  7:15 pm

Wednesday August 5

• Morning Adult Lap Swim →
  Wickenburg Calendar, 175 E Swilling Ave, Wickenburg
  8:00 am
• Adult Lap Swim →
  Wickenburg Calendar, 175 E Swilling Ave, Wickenburg
  8:00 am
• Modified Wednesday
  Sun Valley Elementary School Peoria, AZ 85380
  8:40 am
• Water Aerobics →
  Wickenburg Calendar, 175 E Swilling Ave, Wickenburg
  9:00 am
• Morning Water Aerobics →
  Wickenburg Calendar, 175 E Swilling Ave, Wickenburg
  9:00 am
• Storytime: Dark Skies →
  Wickenburg Calendar, 164 E Apache, Wickenburg
  10:00 am
• Beyond Storytime: Dark Skies →
  Wickenburg Calendar, 164 E Apache, Wickenburg
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 5

• Reader's Delight Book Chat →
  Yarnell Public Library, 22278 AZ-89, Yarnell
  1:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Al-Anon weekly meetings →
  Congress Public Library, 26750 S Santa Fe Rd, Congress
  1:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Congress Craft Club →
  Congress Public Library, 26750 S Santa Fe Rd, Congress
  10:00 am
• Yarnell Krafty Krew →
  Yarnell Public Library, 22278 AZ-89, Yarnell
  1:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Beautiful home, gorgeous view!
  https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview-elite/armls/7058617#tour (Nextdoor Wickenburg Ranch)

• Arizona Staffing posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Wickenburg. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Wickenburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wickenburg here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Surprise

• Should You Sell or Rent Out Your Home in Surprise, AZ? A 2026 Owner's Guide (yonkerstimes.com)
• Study: This Arizona city is the most affordable for buying a home (tucson.com)
• Kidnapped infant found nearly 200 miles away from home (local12.com)

Peoria

• Peoria Police offer back to school safety tips (yourvalley.net)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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