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Justine Wadsack speeds into scandal by trying to be the victim
Everything about state Sen. Justine Wadsack’s SpeederGate incident is just chef’s-kiss perfect and terribly, terribly wrong as it keeps spooling out. The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police just revoked its endorsement of Wadsack after she was pulled over for speeding (fast enough to face a criminal charge, even) and later started yelping about “political persecution” when she […]
Governor Katie Hobbs Tours Yuma Proving Ground, a First for a Sitting Governor in Two Decades
YUMA — For the first time in about two decades, a sitting Arizona Governor has visited Yuma Proving Ground, Army officials say. On Wednesday, Governor Katie Hobbs receieved a briefing from Colonel John Nelson, YPG Commander, before an overflight of the post’s ranges, witnessing the testing of an Abrams tank, and visiting the Military Freefall School’s wind tunnel.
Arizona lawmaker loses police endorsement after calling her speeding ticket ‘political persecution’
After an Arizona lawmaker called her speeding ticket “political persecution,” she lost the endorsement of one of the largest law enforcement bodies in the state. Republican state Sen. Justine Wadsack received a speeding ticket in March for going 71 mph in a 35 mph zone. Now, the largest police union in the state is withdrawing […]
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger Endorses Conor O'Callaghan
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who served on the January 6th committee, has endorsed Conor O’Callghan in the AZ-01 race to defeat David Schweikert. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724307963/en/ Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Conor O’Callaghan (Graphic: Business Wire)
Arizona teen basketball player laces up for last time at NABI tournament
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — You only need to see Keon Talgo shoot the ball once to know he’s the guy opposing teams are terrified of seeing at the rim. “Silky smooth,” says Kurt Keener, Talgo’s former coach at Gilbert Christian. “When he’s in a game and he misses, you’re almost surprised. If he’s open and he’s got a good luck at the basket, it’s going down.”
Prescott Tractor Supply Hosts Farmers' Market Featuring Local Produce and Crafts on August 3
PRESCOTT, Ariz., July 24, 2024 – On Aug. 3, 2024, the Prescott Tractor Supply store will host a Farmers' Market featuring locally-grown, fresh produce, as well as other seasonal products. "This is a great opportunity for members of our community to support local farmers while also getting to enjoy...
Uncooperative and Bloody, Man Moves from Downtown to Cesar Chavez
CALEXICO — Roughly three hours apart and at two separate locations, authorities were called out to reports of a bloodied man — it turned out each bloodied man was the same person, and police got little cooperation or information from either encounter. First reported at 8:52 p.m. Tuesday,...
‘American Idol’ Alums Colin Stough And Will Moseley Team Up For New Tour
American Idol stars Colin Stough and Will Moseley have announced that they are hitting the road for a joint tour this fall. Kicking off October 3 with a show in Nashville, TN, the Idol alums will embark on a 10-day run with shows taking place across California, Mississippi, South Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska.
Calipatria State Prison hosts a tattoo removal visit
Calipatria State Prison (CAL) began the Tattoo Removal Program October 2023 and initiated its first visit at CAL. Since then, there have been at least six visits from the Ink Doctors who provide the service of assisting the incarcerated persons in removing some of the tattoos they no longer desire to have.
Chapman Automotive Group and the Children’s Museum to host free back-to-school event
Chapman Auto and The Children Museum of Yuma County are partnering up to give out 200 free backpacks. The post Chapman Automotive Group and the Children’s Museum to host free back-to-school event appeared first on KYMA.
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