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'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
TUCSON, Ariz. - Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say a Tucson woman who identified herself as "Queen of the South" has been returned to the U.S., years after she fled to Mexico. In a statement released on July 26, a spokesperson with the United States Attorney's Office said 33-year-old...
Arizona man shockingly granted Irish citizenship after DNA test revelation
John Portmann, an Arizona native, recently became one of the first individuals to receive an Irish passport based solely on a DNA test. Born in Phoenix in 1963, Portmann’s life took a remarkable turn when a DNA test revealed that his ancestry is 100% Irish. As an infant, Portmann...
AZ senator says police efforts to issue her a criminal speeding citation constitute 'political persecution'
A Pima County lawmaker facing a summons for criminal speeding claims she’s the victim of “political persecution.”. In March, a Tucson police officer pulled over Republican Sen. Justine Wadsack (R-Marana) for driving 71 mph in a 35 mph zone. As first reported by the Tucson Sentinel, Wadsack —...
I-40 westbound lanes closed in Holbrook due to vehicle fire
The westbound lanes of Interstate 40 closed Saturday afternoon due to a vehicle on fire in Holbrook, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. At around 10:30 a.m., ADOT reported the vehicle fire on the westbound I-40 lanes near Navajo Boulevard. ...
New Mexico Braces for Major Heat Impact Following Decreased Storm Activity
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico is preparing for a significant shift in weather patterns as storm coverage begins to diminish today, with more noticeable decreases expected Sunday and Monday. As storm activity decreases, temperatures are set to rise, with triple-digit heat predicted for many areas next week. According to...
Latina officials, labor leaders rally around Harris in Phoenix
Arizona elected officials and labor leaders gathered in Phoenix on Thursday to call on working class voters to support Vice President Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Legendary labor activist Dolores Huerta appeared at a west Phoenix union hall alongside Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado and Harris...
Arizona AG demands Phoenix apartment complex repairs broken A/C units by Friday
PHOENIX – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sent a letter to a Phoenix apartment company, demanding they repair broken air conditioning units that are leaving tenants to endure the summer heat indoors. In the letter, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) accuses Buenas Communities LLC, of failing to...
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