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Arizona: Power couple arrested in $900 million Medicare fraud scheme
A wealthy couple from Arizona, Alexandra “Lexie” Gehrke, 38, and Jeffrey King, 49, found themselves in handcuffs just months after their wedding, implicated in a $900 million Medicare fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. Charges. Gehrke and King were preparing to depart for their honeymoon at...
Pedestrian killed in crash in south Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman has died after being hit by a vehicle overnight in south Scottsdale. Scottsdale police said around midnight the woman was walking west on Hayden Road about 200 feet south of the Chaparral Road intersection when she was hit by a vehicle. The woman...
Arizona business hosts two back-to-school drives for families in need
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — School is just around the corner for some Arizona kiddos, and Terros Health is doing Something Good by hosting free backpack and school supply drives in the Valley. “We know how expensive school supplies can be and how families may be struggling, so this is our...
Cottonwood PD Lobby Temporarily Closed for Construction
Cottonwood Police say due to the construction noise in their patrol room, the front lobby of the department will be temporarily closed. An estimated time of reopening was not given. Call them for assistance on their non-emergency number or through their website. non- emergency line [928-634-4246] or visit our website...
Scottsdale Quarter announces major redevelopment, new additions
As is common in Scottsdale, upscale shopping center Scottsdale Quarter is getting a facelift. The complex, which celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, announced on Thursday that the North Street portion of the property would be undergoing a major transformation. North Street is home to tenants such as Aroma 360, Press Coffee and Sorso Wine Room.
Pedestrian killed in crash in south Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman has died after being hit by a vehicle overnight in south Scottsdale. Scottsdale police said around midnight the woman was walking west on Hayden Road about 200 feet south of the Chaparral Road intersection when she was hit by a vehicle. The woman...
Evacuations lifted following hazardous materials incident in Coolidge
COOLIDGE, AZ (AZFamily) — Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted following a hazardous materials situation in Coolidge. A City of Coolidge spokesperson tells Arizona’s Family that the incident happened at the Heritage Environmental Services, located about seven miles south of downtown Coolidge. Heritage is an Indiana-based company that focuses on eliminating industrial waste, although Coolidge officials have not provided details about the specific incident.
Texas Woman Arrested in Arizona Fraud Case Involving $40,000 Wire Transfer
On Tuesday, authorities in Arizona reported the arrest of a lady from Texas in a fraud case. Charges of fraud, theft, and identity theft led to the arrest of 64-year-old Maria Rivera in Carrollton, Texas, in early July, as reported by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. The case of fraud was initiated by YSCO following […]
DPS responds to 'barricade situation' on Loop 202
PHOENIX — Traffic was temporarily stopped on the southbound side of the South Mountain Freeway near Dobbins Road while DPS officials responded to a "barricade situation." Officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said a person at the scene was not responding to commands. All lanes have been...
Mayes pushes FEMA to prioritize fires, heat
(The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes wants the Federal Emergency Management Agency to place a higher priority on wildfires and high temperatures. Mayes sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and FEMA Chief Counsel Adrian Sevier co-signed by 13 other attorneys general around the country to push for "extreme heat and wildfire smoke events" to be considered allowable reasons for a disaster declaration, citing the Stafford Act. Specifically, they want wildfire smoke incidents to qualify for the Fire Management Assistance Grant....
Strata Clean Energy Secures 20-Year Agreement with APS for Justice Energy Storage Project
Strata Clean Energy has finalized a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS) for its Justice Energy Storage project, marking a significant step in bolstering Arizona's energy infrastructure with renewable solutions. Located near Skyline Regional Park in Phoenix, Arizona, the Justice Energy Storage project boasts a capacity of 150...
West Valley landscape company named one of the best places to work
Encore Landscape Management — a Phoenix-based full-service commercial landscape company — was recently named one of the best places to work in 2024 by Lawn and Landscape Magazine. The company was previously named one of the best places to work by the same magazine in 2022. “(It felt)...
Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association Receives Largest Donation in History –$25,000 From Cardone Ventures and Celebrates 25 Years on Sunday, September 22nd at STK in Scottsdale
To celebrate 25-years and just ahead of the 25th Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Fire Fighter Charities Dinner, the Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association is proud to announce Scottsdale-based Cardone Ventures has just made the largest donation in the organization’s history. Recognizing all that firefighters do and wanting to highlight...
2024 Arizona football season countdown: 47 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 47 STEVE BOADWAY. With it being the 47th day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player to wear No. 47 for Arizona is linebacker Steve Boadway, who played with the Wildcats from 1981-84. Boadway led the Pac-10 with 13 sacks in 1984, earning first-team all-conference honors. At the end of that year, he knocked the ball loose from Arizona State QB Jeff Van Raaphorst, resulting in a late-game interception in Arizona’s 16-10 win. Undrafted, he spent parts of three seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions from 1985 to 1988. He also served as linebackers coach at UC Santa Barabara. Boadway is now a longtime educator and administrator in Flagstaff. He has been the principal at Sinagua Middle School in Flagstaff. He has taught German at the middle-school level there. Presently, he is in his fourth season as Flagstaff High School’s girls tennis coach while also being a physical education and health instructor at the school. Flagstaff girls tennis has qualified tor the state playoffs the last three seasons. In the past two years, the Eagles won the region championship.
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