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5 area residents are tied to $140M in health care fraud
Four Gilbert residents and a Tempe man face different legal actions from state and federal authorities for their roles in various schemes that allegedly swindled over $140 million from Medicaid and Medicare. State and federal court records show that two of those residents allegedly colluded with others accused of fraud...
Schools comes full circle for 2 GPS principals
As students come back to the classroom this Tuesday at Gilbert Public Schools, it is a true homecoming for two of the district’s new school principals. Chip Pettit, the incoming principal at Patterson Elementary and Brian Lockwood, his counterpart at Greenfield Elementary, both share the distinction of being alumni of the school district.
Columbus man and Arizona supplier plead guilty to major fentanyl distribution scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In Columbus, Ohio, a local man and his supplier from Arizona have admitted to their involvement in a scheme to unlawfully distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl in the city in 2023. According to legal documents, 26-year-old Ontario M. Yarbrough of Columbus ran a drug operation...
Peoria native serves where warfighters train
Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, and this training begins at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL), Illinois. Seaman Alex Tran is stationed...
Prescott Valley Councilmember Hepperle Resigns
Councilmember April Hepperle has resigned from the Prescott Valley Town Council effective Sunday, July 21, 2024. Hepperle has served on the Town Council since 2020. She has accepted a planning position with the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO). Vinny Gallegos, CYMPO Executive Director said, “We are excited to welcome...
Woman wanted in deadly hit-and-run arrested in Prescott Valley
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A woman wanted for a deadly hit-and-run was recently arrested in Prescott Valley, according to authorities. Prescott Valley police said officers, with the assistance of traffic cameras, arrested Tereasa Miller, who was wanted in Pinal County in connection to the deadly crash. The cameras are part...
Lake Pleasant boaters retrieve their boats after monsoon chaos over the weekend
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - Waters were a lot calmer on Monday at Lake Pleasant after chaos broke out when a monsoon rolled through. Several people were rescued at the lake on Sunday, July 21, after harsh waters from a thunderstorm sunk some boats and sloshed around others. "I think everybody...
Free Prehistoric Party in July in Apache Junction
Take a trip back in time and discover what the world was like in the prehistoric age July 27 at a free Prehistoric Party at the Apache Junction Multi-generational Center. Activities at the 4-6 ...
AZ Democratic delegates show support for Harris after Biden ends presidential bid
(The Cenyter Square) – A number of Arizona Democrats are following President Joe Biden's lead and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's new nominee for president. Biden ended his reelection campaign Sunday after receiving pressure from members of the Democratic Party following his debate against former President Donald Trump. In his place, Biden pledged support for Harris, and in the next 36 hours, Democrats across the nation...
San Carlos Apache Tribe receives EPA funds to build new wastewater treatment plant
After recently receiving an extra $4 million from the EPA, the San Carlos Apache Tribe is set to build a new wastewater treatment plant. The almost $35 million facility will replace Six Mile Lagoons, which was built in the early ‘80s. Since then, the amount of wastewater flowing in almost doubles its roughly 600,000 gallon capacity every day.
Marie Platowski-Beals Named Arizona State Star by SBDC Network
Has been selected as this year's Arizona State Star by the SBDC Network!. The State Star Award is given to only one person from each state every year. Selected by a formal committee comprised of network leadership and peers, State Stars are "chosen by their SBDC networks, are among the best of the best — those who demonstrate exemplary performance, make significant contributions to their networks, and are deeply committed to the success of America’s small businesses."
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