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Motorcyclist flees from Arizona troopers for nearly 70 miles, then is arrested at a casino
CHANDLER, Ariz. - A motorcyclist who fled from Arizona DPS Troopers on June 16 was arrested at a casino and the agency released footage of the whole ordeal. On July 18, DPS posted a video of the incident while the driver, Michael S. Khoury, 21, refused to stop for troopers. He was allegedly speeding and recklessly driving for 67 miles.
Activism is an emotional refuge for Arizona’s immigrant students
Editor’s note: This story is co-published with Arizona Luminaria, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to reporting that centers underserved communities. This project was produced with support from the Education Writers Association Reporting Fellowship program. This story was co-published with palabra, by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, a multimedia platform dedicated to supporting independent journalists.
Arizona abortion rights campaign is Planned Parenthood's 'No. 1 priority'
Leaders of the campaign to put abortion rights into the Arizona Constitution have amassed an over $9.5 million war chest four months before the election, a significant cash advantage over a leading opponent. Arizona for Abortion Access, the political action committee behind the ballot measure, has raised nearly $23 million...
Arizona border residents give picture of immigration crisis at RNC
(The Center Square) – Arizonans living near the nation's southern border gave the Republican National Convention some emotional testimony about the realities of life amid an immigration crisis. On day three of the RNC, several speakers addressed the millions of immigrants crossing the nation's border with Mexico. Included in those were David Lara, a San Luis business owner and activist. "Small towns like mine bear the brunt of the chaos....
Dream Finders Homes Stretches West
Dream Finders Homes is setting up shop in Arizona with the launch of its Phoenix division following the acquisition of 282 homesites in the market. “Dream Finders Homes is very bullish on the Phoenix market and is making a substantial investment here, starting with Bella Vista Farms and El Cidro,” says Tyler Champlin, Phoenix division president for Dream Finders Homes.
Teen girl dead after attempted robbery of a man and woman near Phoenix apartment complex
A 16-year-old girl was killed after she was shot outside an apartment complex in south Phoenix, officials announced on Thursday evening. Two other individuals were later treated for gunshot wounds in connection to the same shooting, police said. The shooting happened near Seventh Avenue and Alta Vista Road just before...
5 garbage trucks damaged in a fire in Phoenix, no injuries reported
PHOENIX - Five garbage trucks were damaged in a fire in Phoenix on July 18. Firefighters used extended hose lines and ladder trucks to prevent the flames from spreading, according to a release. The fire happened in a parking lot near the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Grand Canyon men’s soccer signs Colorado’s Gatorade High School Player of the Year
Grand Canyon men’s soccer added its third winner to its 2024 roster with the signing of forward Marcus Von of Colorado. Von heads to Phoenix via Broomfield, Colorado, where he attended Broomfield High School and won numerous postseason accolades. Von earned United Soccer Coaches’ and the Colorado High School Scholastic Association’s High School Player of the Year, Boulder County Player of the Year, all-conference first team and all-state first team. He also led the team in points and goals for his senior season.
Yuma 3rd grader wins “My Picture-Perfect Career” Arizona photo contest
One Yuma third grader was chosen from over 100 entries across the state for the second annual “K” through 12 "My Picture-Perfect Career" contest. The post Yuma 3rd grader wins “My Picture-Perfect Career” Arizona photo contest appeared first on KYMA.
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