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Arizona: Power couple arrested in $900 million Medicare fraud scheme
A wealthy couple from Arizona, Alexandra “Lexie” Gehrke, 38, and Jeffrey King, 49, found themselves in handcuffs just months after their wedding, implicated in a $900 million Medicare fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. Charges. Gehrke and King were preparing to depart for their honeymoon at...
Arizona regulators laud largest utilities for successfully meeting higher electricity demands
Arizona’s regulated utilities continue to meet challenging electricity demands without interruption during the current summer sizzle, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) reported on July 12. “Hotter temperatures and monsoon winds put even more pressure on ... Read More » The post Arizona regulators laud largest utilities for successfully meeting higher electricity demands appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
The 5 best hospitals in Arizona, according to U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2024-2025 Best Hospitals. Now in its 35th year, Best Hospitals evaluates nearly 5,000 hospitals in more than 30 medical and surgical services. U.S. News also evaluated 115 hospitals in Arizona to determine the five best hospitals in Arizona.
Gas station in the East Valley sells $1.75M lottery ticket to lucky winner
PHOENIX — Check your tickets if you played Triple Twist or Powerball recently. Slips worth $1.745 million and $100,000 were sold at Arizona gas stations this past weekend, Arizona Lottery officials announced. Triple Twist ticket details. The $1,745,000 Triple Twist ticket was sold at a Circle K at 3155...
School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it’s now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects.
Cottonwood PD Lobby Temporarily Closed for Construction
Cottonwood Police say due to the construction noise in their patrol room, the front lobby of the department will be temporarily closed. An estimated time of reopening was not given. Call them for assistance on their non-emergency number or through their website. non- emergency line [928-634-4246] or visit our website...
Strata Clean Energy Secures 20-Year Agreement with APS for Justice Energy Storage Project
Strata Clean Energy has finalized a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS) for its Justice Energy Storage project, marking a significant step in bolstering Arizona's energy infrastructure with renewable solutions. Located near Skyline Regional Park in Phoenix, Arizona, the Justice Energy Storage project boasts a capacity of 150...
Inside the private pressure campaign to force hand-counting of Arizona ballots
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here.Republican lawmakers in Arizona privately pressured county leaders across the state to count ballots by hand instead of using machines, according to previously unreported text messages.The messages, obtained by Votebeat through public record requests, are a window into how state lawmakers are trying to leverage relationships with Republican county supervisors — who decide how to count ballots in their counties — to promote a practice that state officials have repeatedly said would be illegal.And it highlights how...
More kid drownings reported in the Valley this year compared to all of 2023
PHOENIX — It's a tragic trend in the Valley that is only expected to get worse. 13 kids, from newborns to five years old, have drowned in Maricopa and Pinal counties in 2024. That's one higher than the entire year of 2023, according to Children's Safety Zone. “Right now...
Arizona Lottery Powerball, The Pick results for July 15, 2024
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play. Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball...
Amid Heat Waves and Drought, Arizona Republicans Reject Expert Consensus On Climate Change as ‘Fake Science’ – Cronkite News
Last month was the hottest June on record in Phoenix, with an average temperature of 97 degrees. The city’s heat wave last summer, with 31 straight days at 110 degrees or above, blew past the 18-day record set in 1974. With Rocky Mountain snowpack declining, the Colorado River system...
Terros Health hosts events to help Arizona families’ back-to-school costs
MESA, AZ (AZFamily)—As the back-to-school season approaches, the cost of school supplies continues to rise, straining many families. According to the National Retail Federation, high schoolers’ back-to-school supplies average around $875. For some families, the cost is simply unaffordable. Recognizing the financial burden these families face, Terros Health,...
Arizona mountain lion released back into the wild
A new video shows an Arizona mountain lion being released back into the wild. Wildlife officers captured the big cat on July 12 after it wandered onto the campus of the Tucson Medical Center. They tranquilized the mountain lion and put a GPS radio collar around its neck. It was released back into the wild on July 13 away from the Tucson area.
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