Month: November 2024

Governor Hobbs approves agreements on tribal water rights – Impact on Indian gaming

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Governor Hobbs approves agreements on tribal water rights - Impact on Indian gaming

Governor Katie Hobbs recently signed two significant agreements that settle water rights claims for four tribal nations in Arizona. The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (NAIWRSA) and the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement (YANWRSA) have been officially endorsed by the governor. These agreements mark an important step forward in resolving longstanding water … Read more

Body discovered at Page Cemetery believed to be result of self-inflicted gunshot

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Body discovered at Page Cemetery believed to be result of self-inflicted gunshot

The Page Police Department reports that on November 17, 2024, a man was discovered dead at the Page Cemetery  from a gunshot wound. It seems the wound was self-inflicted, and officers found the handgun at the site. Around 4:00 p.m., the Page Police Department was notified of the unresponsive person. Officers found the adult male … Read more

Marjorie Taylor Greene cautions that DOGE Subcommittee could defund sanctuary cities

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Marjorie Taylor Greene cautions that DOGE Subcommittee could defund sanctuary cities

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, announced on Sunday that she plans to withhold funding from sanctuary states and cities as the incoming chair of a House Oversight subcommittee. This subcommittee will be working closely with the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Earlier this week, Representative James Comer, a Kentucky Republican … Read more

Mother reunited with 3 missing Utah children found living with FLDS Church after 3 years

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Mother reunited with 3 missing Utah children found living with FLDS Church

Three children from Utah who had been missing for two years have been found living with members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to the Fredonia Police Department. According to the authorities, the police reported that the children went missing in late October 2022. At that time, their last known … Read more

Fatal motorcycle crash reported near downtown Chandler early Saturday morning

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Fatal motorcycle crash reported near downtown Chandler early Saturday morning

A fatal accident occurred early Saturday morning near downtown Chandler, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. According to Chandler police, they received a call about a crash in the area of Chandler Boulevard, just east of Arizona Avenue, around 1:30 a.m. Upon their arrival, the officers discovered that a car and a motorcycle had … Read more

Massive Outflow of Workers from California in 2023, Texas and Arizona Attracting Talent

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Massive Outflow of Workers from California in 2023, Texas and Arizona Attracting Talent

California saw the largest exodus of professionals in 2023, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors. Approximately 87,000 individuals left the state, while only 69,000 relocated to California, resulting in a significant net loss of residents. Workers are finding it increasingly difficult to afford housing in expensive cities such … Read more

Columbus Man Receives Over 11-Year Prison Sentence for Involvement in Drug Conspiracy Involving Arizona Mailed Packages

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Columbus Man Receives Over 11-Year Prison Sentence for Involvement in Drug Conspiracy Involving Arizona Mailed Packages

Ontario M. Yarbrough, a 26-year-old resident of Columbus, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison by the U.S. District Court. He was found guilty of participating in a narcotics conspiracy that involved the mailing of kilogram quantities of drugs from Arizona to Columbus. According to court records, Yarbrough was found to have received and … Read more

Vandalism Shock: Mountain View High Targeted in Overnight Burglary

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Overnight, Mountain View High School experiences vandalism and burglary

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is currently searching for a suspect involved in a recent burglary at Mountain View High School during the night. According to a news release from the department, the PCSD was informed about a case of forced entry and vandalism at Mountain View, located within the Marana Unified School District. Maintenance … Read more

Storm disruption prompts weather warnings

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Firefighters are urging people to stay inside during the storm. Freshwater Bay in West Wight was hit by strong winds, causing turbulent conditions. Emergency services in the south of England are advising residents to remain indoors as Storm Bert continues to sweep across the country. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (OFRS) reported on Sunday evening … Read more

Pacific Northwest braces for final impact of powerful atmospheric river, following recent bomb cyclone

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The Pacific Northwest, already battered by severe weather, will face another round of rain, snow, and strong winds on Friday. Forecasters predict that this will be the final round of the atmospheric river hitting the region. The second anticipated mega storm didn’t reach the intensity required to be classified as a “bomb cyclone,” which refers … Read more