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East Valley woman going to prison after she 'exploited' Native American populations, officials say
MESA, Ariz. — An East Valley woman has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for exploiting Arizona's Medicaid program. Diana Moore, 44, of Mesa was ordered this week by a judge to pay over $21 million in restitution to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System for fraudulently billing the public service, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona.
Arizona Destination Named The 'Safest' City In The Entire State
When it comes to finding a place to live, safety is a top priority for most. Researching crime data, exploring different neighborhoods and checking in with locals are common practices that you may utilize all to ensure that you and your family feel as safe and secure as possible. According...
BLM lifts fire restrictions in these Arizona counties after lower wildfire risk
The Bureau of Land Management lifted seasonal fire restrictions Thursday for portions of central and southern Arizona under the federal agency's jurisdiction after increased rainfall limited the risk of wildfires, according to the BLM in a news release. Starting Thursday, seasonal fire restrictions would be lifted for areas under the control of the BLM's Phoenix District Office, which governed BLM land in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, along with portions of northern Pinal and western Pima counties. ...
New Fleet Feet Franchise Opens in Arizona
The newest Fleet Feet location has opened southeast of Phoenix in Queen Creek, AZ. It is the first location for owners and operators Tom and Nikki DeBole. Fleet Feet said Queen Creek is one of the fastest-growing towns in the U.S. “Both avid runners, the DeBoles are local to the...
The venom of these desert reptiles can kill you, but it also inspired medications like Ozempic
PHOENIX — From snakes to coyotes, there's plenty of wildlife in Arizona. However, there's one in particular that plays a huge part in modern medicine. "I think it's the iconic Southwest desert animal," Phoenix Zoo Curator, Bradley Lawrence said. You've probably heard about the Gila monster, but few people...
New ASU report sheds light on housing, rental market
TEMPE, AZ — The struggle to find affordable housing has been an issue for quite some time now in Arizona as costs have skyrocketed. A newly released Arizona State University report is shedding light on how much people need to make in order to live in the Grand Canyon state.
Tracking storms as they take aim at the Valley
PHOENIX — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of the Valley on Thursday evening according to the National Weather Service. The NWS has issued thunderstorm warnings for Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe into the evening. Blowing dust is spreading...
FACT FINDERS: Yes, your car may turn off all on its own
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - In July, a Marana toddler died in a hot car outside her family’s home. Her father, Christopher Scholtes, is charged with murder and child abuse. He claims he left his daughter asleep with the air conditioning on in his SUV. It raises questions about...
Babymoon Inn abruptly shuts down, leaving expecting families out thousands of dollars
PHOENIX - A number of pregnant women in the Phoenix and Tucson areas say they're scrambling to make birthing arrangements after the birthing center they paid thousands of dollars to abruptly closed. If you look up Babymoon Inn Birth Center on Google, it says its permanently closed. The building is...
RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses GOP nominee Donald Trump
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday suspended his campaign, saying he will remove his name from the ballot in battleground states as he endorsed GOP nominee Donald Trump.
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