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Arizona man gets 7 years in prison for making hoax calls with stolen identities to get SWAT responses
PHOENIX — An Arizona man was sentenced to seven years in prison for calling SWAT teams to out-of-state high schools, authorities announced on Monday. James Thomas Andrew McCarty, 21, pleaded guilty to making two hoax calls to bring police to the high schools in February, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.
Watch: Arizona US House Congressional District 8 Republican debate
PHOENIX — The Arizona U.S. House Congressional District 8 Republican debate on June 25 featured some of the more notable names of the 2024 election cycle. Five of the six candidates competed in the debate. Trent Franks was the only candidate to decline the invitation. The typically GOP friendly...
Maricopa County GOP Recorder candidate believes 2022, 2020 elections stolen, blames Zuckerberg
PHOENIX — A Republican candidate for Maricopa County Recorder said he believed the 2022 and 2020 elections were stolen and blamed Mark Zuckerberg during a Monday debate. Donald Hiatt, whose professional experience is in software design and digital records management, claimed that Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook, “dropped in illegal drop boxes” to sway the elections.
Maricopa County budget for FY 2025 lowers property tax rate again, reduces spending
PHOENIX – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a $3.87 billion budget Monday that reduces its property tax rate for a fourth consecutive year. The metro Phoenix spending plan for fiscal year 2025 represents an 11% decrease from the current year’s $4.35 billion budget. “This is a...
Watch: Arizona Congressional District 2 Republican debate
PHOENIX — The Arizona Congressional District 2 Republican debate occurred on June 24. Only one of the two Republicans participated in it, however. Incumbent Eli Crane declined the invitation, leaving challenger Jack Smith to have a 30-minute forum to himself. District 2 covers most of northern Arizona, including Flagstaff...
Sabrina Carpenter making stop in Phoenix later this year on ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour
PHOENIX — Sabrina Carpenter fans, “Please Please Please” get ready for the pop star to make a tour stop in Phoenix later this year. The singer will perform at Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Nov. 13 as part of the “Short n’ Sweet” tour.
Arizona Transportation Board approves 5-year plan for highway improvements
PHOENIX — The Arizona Transportation Board has approved a five-year transportation facilities construction program plan that will run from 2025-29. The program will bring pavement and bridge improvements and expand several highways across the state, according to a press release. The $8.2 billion program puts importance on improving highway...
Series of crimes with ‘bias element’ leaves cars damaged in central Phoenix
PHOENIX — Police are seeking information about vehicles allegedly damaged within the last week determined to have a “bias element involved” in central Phoenix, authorities said Saturday. Police responded to six incidents that occurred overnight Tuesday and three more incidents overnight Friday, all between McDowell and Thomas...
New Mexico heavy rain and flash flooding prompt mandatory evacuations
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Heavy rain and flash flood warnings in New Mexico prompted officials to order some mandatory evacuations, with shelters set up for displaced residents. The National Weather Service office announced a flash flood emergency on Friday night through early Saturday. The impacted areas included the...
Shelter in place lifted in Buckeye after crews clean nitric acid spill
PHOENIX — A shelter in place was lifted after about two and a half hours Friday evening after officials worked to contain a chemical leak at the Thatcher Company of Arizona in Buckeye. Due to concerns about the air quality in the area surrounding the industrial chemical manufacturer, located...
Arizona unemployment rate fell to record-low level in May 2024
PHOENIX — The Arizona unemployment rate dropped in May to the lowest level ever seen under the current methodology, state officials announced Thursday. The seasonally adjusted rate of 3.4% is the smallest since the state started using the current methodology to measure unemployment in 1976, according to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity’s latest employment report.
What Arizona homeowners need to know to understand stucco applicants and repairs
Stucco is one of the most popular exterior home finishes in Arizona. To help homeowners in the Grand Canyon state, we invited Doug Dedrick, owner of Stucco Renovations of Arizona, LLC, to talk about things stucco. Firstly, he said there are many different stucco systems to know about. Three-coat stucco...
AG Kris Mayes sues Arizona over plan to use $115 million in opioid settlement funds for budget deficit
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes sued Arizona on Thursday in an attempt to block the state from using $115 million in opioid settlement funds to remedy budget deficits. Mayes said the decision by the Arizona Legislature and Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs to use the funding for purposes not related to preventing opioid use was illegal.
Funeral, procession set for fallen Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So
PHOENIX – Fallen Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So will be honored Thursday morning with a procession through the city following funeral services. The funeral starts at 9 a.m. at Highlands Church on Pinnacle Peak Road east of Pima Road. After the service, So will be transported from the church to the Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery on Bell Road at 65th Street.
California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he wants to restrict students’ usage of smartphones during the school day, citing the mental health risks of social media. The announcement, which was first reported by Politico, comes a day after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy...
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs $16.1 billion budget for 2025 fiscal year
PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the fiscal year 2025 budget Tuesday that erases a $1.4 billion shortfall by curbing spending on higher education, trimming funding for state agencies and raiding a host of special funds. The spending plan is the result of weeks of negotiations between Hobbs,...
Judge rules election interference cases to continue for 2 Arizona county officials
PHOENIX — A Maricopa County judge denied motions Tuesday by two Arizona county officials to dismiss their cases on potential election interference from 2022. Judge Geoffrey Fish said the cases against Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby, both Republican supervisors in Cochise County, will continue. “This is a serious case...
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