Arizona Urgent Care Network Convicted of Fraud

A network of urgent care centers based in Arizona was convicted and ordered last week to pay $12.5 million on charges of health care fraud and engaging in monetary transactions derived from unlawful activity. That fine is equal to the estimated loss that the illegal activity, which included fraudulent billing, inflicted on health insurance... Read More

City of Phoenix to Reopen Sports Fields and Park Amenities 

The Phoenix City Council has voted to reopen some sports fields and parks amenities on Sept. 10 after being closed to the public for months. Athletic fields in city parks will be able to be reserved for games and practices, and restrooms near the fields will reopen. The City of Phoenix had ordered the... Read More

Four Arizona Airports Receive $31 Million in Funding

Four Arizona airports are set to receive $31.3 million in funding from a grant issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday morning. Phoenix Sky Harbor will receive nearly $22 million, the largest portion of money allocated to the state, to help with apron reconstruction. Prescott Regional Airport, Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport and Ryan Field... Read More

Christown Spectrum Mall Costco to Close Sept. 20

The Costco warehouse at Phoenix’s Christown Spectrum Mall will close for good on Sunday, Sept. 20, a spokesperson for Costco’s corporate office confirmed Friday afternoon. The news comes as Costco prepares to open a new 152,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise, Arizona on Thursday, Sept. 24, a city that has requested one to open there for... Read More

Former U of A Football Player Indicted on Prostitution Ring Charges 

Mikal Lee Smith, a former University of Arizona football player and the son of former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith, was indicted by a grand jury in Arizona on August 24 for a range of crimes related to prostitution, sex trafficking, and money laundering. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said that Smith was indicted... Read More

Amazon Approved by FAA to Deliver by Drone

Photo Credit: https://parentology.com Getting an Amazon package delivered from the sky is getting closer to becoming a reality. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages via drone. Amazon said that the approval is an “important step,” but added that it is still testing and flying the drones.... Read More

Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Delaying Expiration Of Driver Licenses

As Arizona continues to take proactive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Ducey recently issued an Executive Order deferring requirements to renew standard driver licenses that have an expiration date between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 by one year from their original expiration date. This action will minimize in-person visits... Read More

Man Arrested After Attempted Baby Abduction At Flagstaff Store, Caught On Surveillance Camera

VIDEO SOURCE: Channel 12 Flagstaff Police have arrested and charged a man who tried to snatch an infant from the mother’s grocery cart at a Bashas’ store in Flagstaff Thursday morning. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. at the store near the junction of Interstate 40 and Interstate 17. The mom was using a... Read More

Safety is Focus For Labor Day Weekend Highway Travel, No State Highway Closures Planned

Photo Credit: https://visitsedona.com Arizona drivers can look ahead to open highways and no scheduled construction closures over Labor Day weekend. The Arizona Department of Transportation and contractors will not schedule any construction or maintenance-related closures along state highways. The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking drivers and passengers involved in traveling the state’s highways... Read More

Supply My Class Giving Arizona Teachers A Chance To Win $500 From APS

This week, APS launched their “Supply My Class” Teacher Awards sweepstake. APS will award $500 for school supplies to 300 Arizona K-12 public and charter school teachers. APS is a strong supporter of Arizona teachers and is making the effort to make sure that they have everything they need for their learning environments this... Read More