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Mexican drug trafficker extradited, to face charges in Arizona court
PHOENIX — A Mexican national was extradited from his home country and will face charges for alleged drug trafficking in an Arizona court, authorities announced Wednesday. The suspect, Rodrigo Paez-Quintero, made his first court appearance in Tucson on Wednesday. Paez was charged with an indictment with conspiracy to possess...
Lake castigates media and feds, then makes her case for Senate
(The Center Square) – Arizona U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake castigated the news media about the border crisis, the federal government's failure to stem the flow of opioids into the country, and its bias against Donald Trump. Her crowd-rousing speech on Wednesday’s second day of the Republican National Convention was only seconds old when the former Phoenix news anchor said "fake news" media were not welcome at the RNC. It comes four days after the former president, seeking reelection against President Joe Biden, survived an...
Family Fun Night Brings Western Excitement to Fountain Hills Community Center
Calling all families looking for a slice of Western charm in Fountain Hills, the Community Center is throwing its doors open for a Family Fun Night that's heavy on the hoe-down and light on the wallet. Set for tomorrow, July 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the event promises a spread of activities that'll have folks from toddlers to grandparents bootscooting in no time. According to the town's announcement, the planned shindigs include mechanical bull riding, plastic steer roping, and an encounter with Deb's Dragons interactive reptile booth, where guests will meet creatures that are all scales and no scare.
Semi-truck fire shuts down eastbound Interstate 10 near Broadway Curve in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A large semi-truck fire is causing traffic headaches for drivers just before rush hour on Thursday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., a semi-truck went up in flames on eastbound I-10 near Baseline Road. A thick, black plume of smoke blanketed the freeway as crews worked to get the flames under control.
Plan for weekend I-17 southbound restrictions in north Valley
Drivers planning to use southbound Interstate 17 in the north Valley this weekend should budget extra time. Pavement improvement work is reducing the freeway down to one lane for three miles from State Route 74 (Carefree Highway) to Dixileta Drive. The lane restrictions are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m....
Most Influential Women: Julie Cornelius, Lincoln Property Company
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Julie Cornelius, managing director of Lincoln Property Company. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
Joseph J. Perotti Joins Gallagher & Kennedy’s Real Estate Practice Group
PHOENIX, Ariz. and Santa Fe, NM (July 15, 2024) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to welcome Joseph J. Perotti, Jr. to its Phoenix office. Joseph is experienced in commercial real estate transactions, zoning, and land use. Joseph brings more than 12 years of legal experience in a broad...
Police identify homicide victims found after Ahwatukee apartment fire
The three victims whose bodies were discovered July 15 following an Ahwatukee apartment fire have been identified. They are 27-year-old Merissa Honeycutt, Anthony Frederickson-Ceccarelli, 25, ...
3-year-old child dead after being pulled from Chandler backyard pool
PHOENIX — A 3-year-old child died Wednesday night after a drowning incident at a Chandler residence, authorities said. The child was pulled from a backyard pool at a house near McClintock Drive and Chandler Boulevard, according to the Chandler Police Department. “The child was transported to a children’s hospital,...
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