It’s that time of year again—Spirit Halloween stores have officially opened their doors nationwide, and spooky season enthusiasts couldn’t be more excited! As of August 11th, over 1,100 Spirit Halloween locations have popped up across the country, with the rest slated to open by the end of September. Known for their ghoulish decor, wide...
Read MoreAs the fall semester kicks off at Arizona State University (ASU) on August 22, the university is celebrating a historic influx of new students, breaking multiple enrollment records. This fall, ASU welcomes approximately 40,800 new students across its campuses, locations, and online programs, including first-year, transfer, and graduate students. Impressively, nearly one in four...
Read MoreA former U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, Aaron Mitchell, has been found guilty on federal civil rights and kidnapping charges after a jury deliberated for two days. Mitchell was convicted of sexually assaulting and abducting a minor, with the jury also finding that his actions included aggravated sexual abuse, kidnapping, and resulted in...
Read MoreIn a significant legal conclusion to one of the most notorious cases of online exploitation, a federal judge in Phoenix sentenced the three owners of ‘Backpage’, a widely criticized prostitution website, for their involvement in promoting prostitution and money laundering activities. The sentences mark a pivotal moment in the fight against online platforms that...
Read MoreRoy L. Layne, an Arizona man, has admitted to orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to pocket over $850,000 from the IRS and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), exploiting federal relief programs designed to help struggling Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Layne pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and filing a false refund claim...
Read MoreThe owner of a Tucson-based solar company has been indicted on several federal charges, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and mail fraud. On August 14, 2024, a federal grand jury in Tucson returned an 11-count indictment against Daniel Jarrett Ridlinghafer, 37, of Marana, Arizona. Ridlinghafer, who owned and operated Psalm 112 LLC, doing business...
Read MoreThe Arizona State University Sun Devils are gearing up for an exciting football season, and fans couldn’t be more pumped! With a blend of challenging matchups, themed game nights, and delectable new game-day eats, there’s so much to look forward to. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love the thrill of game day,...
Read MoreOn August 25 at approximately 11:30 a.m., the body of 33-year-old Chenoa Nickerson from Gilbert, Arizona, was discovered by a commercial river trip near river mile 176 in the Colorado River. Park rangers responded quickly, recovering the body, which was then transported to the rim by helicopter and transferred to the Coconino County Medical...
Read MoreIn a significant move to bolster public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval and emergency use authorization of updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season. These vaccines, developed by ModernaTX Inc. and Pfizer Inc., are designed to more effectively target the Omicron KP.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2, a strain...
Read MoreScottsdale is about to welcome a culinary giant as Din Tai Fung, the internationally acclaimed Chinese restaurant known for its exquisite xiao long bao, has signed a lease to open its first Arizona location at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Renowned for its delicate and flavorful soup dumplings, the Hong Kong branch of Din Tai Fung...
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