‘Fetty Jeff’ Arrested after Phoenix Police Seize Fentanyl, Meth, Guns and Other Drugs in North Phoenix Bust

Great police investigating has lead to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer, resulting in the removal of dangerous drugs and guns off the street in north Phoenix. The case began as officers conducting a search warrant on a cellphone from an unrelated incident found a text message from “Fetty Jeff.” The term ‘Fetty’... Read More

Free Document Shred-A-Thon & Prescription Drug Take-Back Community Event this Weekend in Scottsdale

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO), the Scottsdale Police Department, Highlands Church, and AARP are hosting a free Shred-a-Thon and Prescription Drug-Take Back community event this Saturday, March 12, in Scottsdale. Last year, the AGO assisted in helping local Arizona communities destroy 162,750 pounds of sensitive documents and dispose of nearly 780 pounds of unwanted prescriptions drugs. Shredding... Read More

Play Ball! MLB Lockout Has Ended

The MLB players union and league owners have come to an official agreement to end the league’s lockout. With it will bring Spring Training baseball back to Arizona which is an incredible victory for fans and business owners. After 99-day of the MLB lockout, players voted to accept the league’s labor deal offer, resulting... Read More

2022 Run to Fight Children’s Cancer

Run to Fight Children’s Cancer is back for its 12th year to celebrate survivorship and honor those who lost their battle. It is the largest race in Arizona dedicated solely to fighting against pediatric cancer and will take place on April 9, 2022, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. All are welcome to participate... Read More

United States Postal Service Looking to Fill 250 Arizona Jobs

The United States Postal Service is currently looking to fill hundreds of positions at their job fair in Phoenix on March 10, 17 and 24. USPS is hiring for letter carriers, clerks, automotive technicians and tractor trailer operators. 250 positions are currently available. USPS is hosting the job fairs at Burton Barr Central Library in downtown Phoenix from... Read More

TSA to Extend Mask Mandate for Planes and Public Transportation

The airline travel mask mandate was set to expire on March 18. However, the Transportation Security Administration announced plans to extend the rule that requires travelers to wear masks on planes and other modes of public transportation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until April 18. The requirement will still remain in place for... Read More

BMW Recalling Older Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that BMW filed documents that they are recalling more than 900,000 vehicles. The recall centers around vehicles that can overheat and cause a fire. The German automaker says the recall includes many 2006-2013 models. BMW owners can check if their vehicle is part of the... Read More

FBI Phoenix Issues Precautions for Spring Break Travelers

FBI Phoenix advises those planning to travel to be vigilant of their surroundings and use caution during spring break. If traveling out of the country, the FBI warns of increased dangers of international travel, including crime, theft, fraud, and kidnapping. As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the travel advisories for... Read More

Phoenix Police Department Adding Civilian Investigators and Police Assistants to Help with Staffing Shortage

The Phoenix Police Department has been given the go ahead to hire non-sworn positions to help with staffing shortage. The Phoenix City Council has approved adding new positions to the Phoenix Police Department with the new roles offering help to free up officers to respond to higher priority calls. The employees will not carry... Read More

Arizona Department of Education, DonorsChoose Launch $14 Million Effort to Support Educators

On Tuesday, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) would allocate $14 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to directly help PreK-12th grade public school educators get classroom resources through DonorsChoose, a nonprofit crowdfunding website. The collaboration between ADE and DonorsChoose is the largest of its kind to... Read More