U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents recovered two drones used for delivering narcotics over the border last week in Arizona. Border Patrol agents in the Yuma Sector intercepted narcotics in two separate incidents on Wednesday and Sunday. Agents first recovered a small bundle from a drone containing 463 grams of methamphetamine with a street value […]
Read MoreThere have been 25 deaths in Arizona this year due to domestic violence. That’s according to City of Maricopa Police Chief Steve Stahl, who is also the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Council Chair. He says one in four women and one in ten men are victims of violence or stalking by an intimate partner. […]
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey today announced that the Stay At Home order in Arizona will be ending on May 15 and replaced by new guidance for the next stage of economic recovery. The new guidance aligns with gating criteria issued by the White House and Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and aims to mitigate […]
Read MoreMajor League Baseball owners reportedly approved a plan that could start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July in ballparks without fans in attendance. Spring Training could start in early-to-mid June and the National League would use a designated hitter during the 2020 season, according to multiple reports. Each team would play an 82-game […]
Read MoreFunding for infrastructure in Arizona has decreased drastically due to the COVID-19 crisis. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will require an infusion of federal funds to aid in the effort to stabilize state and local economies. The significant return on investment will help create near-term economic recovery, jobs and long-term growth. Congress is currently […]
Read MoreWhile Macerich reopened their outdoor shopping centers in the Phoenix area on Friday, May 8, all indoor malls will remain closed for a bit longer. However, shoppers can rejoice, as allowed under Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order, individual stores inside its malls are permitted to reopen for curbside pickups or appointments. Macerich-owned outdoor shopper […]
Read MoreThe Phoenix Indian Center is collecting donations to help members of the Navajo Nation that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The nonprofit center is looking to collect supplies such as personal protective items, bottled water, baby essentials and non-perishable food items. The items will be delivered in a semi-truck supplied courtesy of Phoenix […]
Read MoreWhile the Phoenix Zoo technically remains closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy its offerings within the comfort of their own vehicles. The Phoenix Zoo announced Thursday that for the rest of May on Fridays through Sundays, guests can drive through a guided, educational audio tour of the grounds […]
Read MoreThe Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District said Monday said it would break ground and begin construction this week on the first of five planned outdoor recreational shooting sites in Arizona. The five sites are located on Bureau of Land Management-managed land around the Phoenix area. Here are where the five shooting sites will be […]
Read MoreCoronavirus-related scams have proliferated in recent weeks. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), some businesses have already been reprimanded for misleading claims around coronavirus treatments and cures. But not all scams are related to false advertising. Other common scams include fraudulent online vendors claiming to sell in-demand goods, fake charities soliciting donations, robocalls pushing […]
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