The 80,000 visitors expected to take part in NCAA Final Four festivities starting this weekend around the Valley can expect safety from months of planning, according to Arizona public safety agencies.

Opening day for the Arizona Diamondbacks last Thursday was a record-setter with a 16-1 trouncing against the Colorado Rockies.

With Glendale preparing to host the men’s Final Four next weekend, the NCAA partnered with a local artist to create decorative basketball hoops that will be on display at opposite ends of the Valley.

University of Arizona had a horrific shooting night, going 5 of 28 (17.9%) from 3-point range. The Wildcats have lost to a team seeded at least four spots below them in each of their last six NCAA Tournament appearances.

Phoenix-based author Jenn McKinlay writes both mysteries and romantic comedies, and was a city librarian before she broke into the publishing world. She spoke more about it with The Show.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be hosting an array of themed game nights this season for everyone from PRIDE Night to Faith and Family Night. What began as an historically multi-faith night in many baseball organizations has become specifically associated with evangelical Christianity.

Tempe city officials recently approved a $4.4 million contract to give historic Mill Avenue a face-lift. The upgrades are part of the Refresh Tempe initiative.

Peter Hill, artistic director of the Fountain Hills Theater, wrote a new musical version of "The Great Gatsby" and talked more with The Show about the familiar story.

Phoenix will soon have street signs named after a world boxing champion. Dozens of people showed up at Phoenix City Council chambers Wednesday to show support for Michael Carbajal.