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Denise Woolsey Named Phi Theta Kappa Regional Coordinator
“Her leadership was pivotal in guiding the Beta Gamma Pi chapter to be twice-recognized as one of PTK’s Top 10 Most Distinguished Chapters.”. When the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society needed a new coordinator to advocate for Arizona’s top collegiate scholars, they chose from within – and chose well. Yavapai College proudly announces that YC Business Professor and Honors College Director Denise Woolsey has been selected as the new Arizona Regional Coordinator for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).
Once Again This Town Has Been Declared the Murder Capital of Arizona
In a grim turn of events, the town of Bisbee has once again earned the dubious title of Arizona’s murder capital. With a surge in murder rates during the 1990s and 2000s, Bisbee’s per capita murder rate peaked at a staggering 97.8 murders per 100,000 people in 2023. Let’s delve into the details and explore the broader context of this unsettling distinction.
2 Arizona men sentenced to over 10 years each for shooting at Hopi police
Two men from the Hopi Reservation have each been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for shooting at a Hopi police officer in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. On June 21, a 17-year sentence was delivered for Adelbert Johnson, 39, from Dilkon, and a 14-year...
4 Arizonans bilked Medicare of $600M in wound-care scheme, feds say
Seven Arizonans, including four accused of preying on elderly patients with bogus wound care, were among 193 people charged with health care fraud in a recent sweep, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. The four Arizona individuals are accused of bilking Medicare out of more than $600 million via a...
Meet the candidates for Scottsdale mayor
Scottsdale voters will see three candidates for mayor on their primary ballots: Mayor David Ortega, who also previously was a city councilman; Lisa Borowsky, a former councilwoman who lost to Ortega in 2020; and Linda Milhaven, a former three-term councilwoman. All three responded to an extensive Progress questionnaire. Subsequent editions...
Woman drowns in hot tub in Fountain Hills
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. — A woman is dead after drowning in Fountain Hills, authorities said. Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area near Eagle Ridge Drive and Palisades Boulevard around 10 p.m. on Friday in reference to an injured person. When deputies arrived, they located a woman who...
Wildfire near Scottsdale forces evacuations as air tankers, 200 firefighters battle blaze
Nearly 200 firefighters battled a wildfire near Scottsdale on Friday as air tankers dropped retardant on the flames that forced dozens of people to flee their homes overnight. Arizona fire ...
KLMR Homes announces new Ridgeline Model in Fountain Hills development
KLMR Homes, a Scottsdale-based homebuilder, has announced the opening of its new Ridgeline Model at Bellos at The Summit in Fountain Hills. The home is now available for tours and is located at 14834 E. Valley Vista Drive in Fountain Hills. Three homes at Bellos at The Summit have sold...
Scottsdale couple charged in health care fraud scheme
Nearly 200,000 defendants across the country have been indicted for health care fraud worth more than $2.7 billion. The Department of Justice says several Arizonans took advantage of vulnerable patients, including a Scottsdale couple who were caught trying to flee the country. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Hot weekend ahead with chance for thunderstorm late Sunday in Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An Air Quality Alert is in effect for today and Sunday due to high levels of ozone. Please use caution if you have respiratory issues. The above normal temperatures continue with a high of 111 in Phoenix today. There will be some scattered showers and thunderstorms in the mountains, and a slight chance of shower or storm in the Valley this evening.
Dbacks, team up with Boys and Girls Club to gift new bikes
Story submitted by Jayla French. Sports360az summer intern and proud Arizona State Sun Devil Cronkite school student. The room was full of bright smiles as the Arizona Diamondbacks, Blue Sky Pest Control, and the City of Mesa Fire and Bicycle and Pedestrian Program surprised 80 children with brand-new bicycles on Friday.
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