Troopers Seize Drugs and Firearms, Arrest Two Suspects Following Traffic Stop on Interstate 8

Last week, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper stopped the driver of a Toyota RAV4 for moving violations on eastbound Interstate 8 near milepost 21, in Wellton. During the traffic stop, the trooper observed indicators of criminal activity. While conducting a search of the vehicle, the trooper located approximately 11.9 pounds of suspected fentanyl... Read More

Phoenix Man Charged with Assaulting Federal Officer During Arrest for Transporting Illegal Aliens

Last week, Brandon Hall, 33, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Martina Vega, 41, of Superior, Arizona, were charged by criminal complaint with Conspiring to Transport Illegal Aliens While Placing in Jeopardy the Life of Another. The complaint also charged Hall with Assaulting a Federal Officer. On July 8, 2022, U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents responded... Read More

Expect Lane Restrictions As ADOT Completes I-40 Paving Project in Flagstaff 

As the Arizona Department of Transportation makes a final push to complete a pavement project on I-40 between I-17 and Walnut Canyon Road in Flagstaff, drivers should expect alternating lane restrictions and delays while traveling through the area. Beginning Thursday, July 21, there will be alternating lane restrictions on I-40 throughout the 10-mile project... Read More

35th Ave Fabric World / Sew & Vac Celebrating Christmas In July With Their Big Annual Sale

A valley staple for over 30 years, 35th Ave Fabric World / Sew & Vac is hosting their long time tradition of celebrating Christmas in the summer with their annual Jingle in July sale. What began as a vacuum sales and repair shop has grown into one of the largest independent sewing machine store and... Read More

Arizona Attorney General Brnovich Files Motion to Move Forward with Next Execution

Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Tuesday he has notified the Arizona Supreme Court of the state’s intent to seek a warrant of execution for death row inmate Murray Hooper. This would be the third execution warrant issued in Arizona this year. “Our state recognizes that those who commit the most heinous crimes deserve the ultimate... Read More

AG Brnovich Wins Preliminary Injunction to Protect Women’s Sports and Privacy in Schools

Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Monday that he and 19 other attorneys general successfully obtained a preliminary injunction to stop the Biden Administration from enforcing expansive and unlawful interpretations of federal education and employment laws. The complaint challenges federal guidance concerning sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and... Read More

Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee Needs 5,000 For Volunteers Super Bowl LVII Events 

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee recently launched their volunteer program, TEAM AZ. The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is seeking 5,000 individuals to help welcome and assist residents and visitors as they take part in events around the Valley for Super Bowl LVII. “Having hosted the Super Bowl three times previously, Arizonans are... Read More

ADOT MVD Unveils New Specialty License Plates 

Arizonans now have even more choices to support their favorite charitable cause as the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is making available four new specialty license plates. “We know that people who choose specialty license plates for their vehicles take pride in displaying their connection to these community organizations,” MVD Director Eric... Read More

Phoenix Fire Department Launches Drone Program

The Phoenix Fire Department recently deployed drone operations through the department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. Since the historic launch, the UAS team has been busy training for and responding to different emergency incidents across the city of Phoenix. The phased-in approach has allowed the group to work through the expected and unexpected obstacles. As... Read More

New Service Supports Sky Harbor Customers Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has added a new service to support customers who are blind or have low vision as they travel. This new service, called Aira, provides guidance through a mobile app to assist passengers with a variety of needs, including moving through crowds, avoiding obstacles, finding gates, using self-service kiosks and navigating through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.... Read More