Congressional approval awaited for tribal water agreements in the West

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On December 27, 2024, two crucial water rights settlements for Arizona tribes are currently in limbo as Congress is on holiday recess. While Governor Katie Hobbs signed these agreements on behalf of the state last month, they still require approval from federal lawmakers. Sen. Mark Kelly has sponsored legislation that covers the settlements of the … Read more

Two individuals shot and one person stabbed at Phoenix airport

Two individuals shot and one person stabbed at Phoenix airport

Two individuals were injured by gunfire and another person was stabbed in a family dispute-related incident at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, according to the police. The shooting took place around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday at a restaurant situated outside the security checkpoints in Terminal 4, according to the Phoenix police. During the incident, a … Read more

Man from Phoenix apprehended in Ridgecrest for alleged theft of 500 gallons of diesel

Man from Phoenix apprehended in Ridgecrest for alleged theft of 500 gallons of diesel

A resident of Phoenix was arrested in Ridgecrest for allegedly installing a device to steal approximately 500 gallons of diesel fuel. According to the police, he had already been booked for similar charges in Los Angeles County just a week before. On Christmas Eve morning, around 12:35 a.m., the Ridgecrest Police Department received a call … Read more

Hanukkah Kicks Off Across Arizona and the World with the “Festival of Lights”

Hanukkah celebrations began at sundown on December 25, 2024, marking the start of the eight-day “Festival of Lights” for Jews in Arizona and around the globe. The holiday, which commemorates the miraculous rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem around 200 BC, brings together families and communities to celebrate the enduring power of faith and … Read more

Arizona Man Faces Criminal Charges After Pesticide Stunt at Walmart Goes Wrong

A TikToker named Wolfie Kahletti, who is notorious for labeling himself as a “troll” and “supreme villain,” is currently facing legal consequences. Charles Smith, the individual behind this TikTok account, which has amassed over 14 million likes and 300,000 followers, is now confronted with criminal charges in Arizona due to a prank that went terribly … Read more

Tennessee Senator Blackburn Criticizes Biden For ‘Disgusting’ Policies and Urges For Focus On America First Agenda

In a recent interview with Fox News, Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn strongly criticized the policies of President Joe Biden’s administration, describing them as “disgusting” and indicative of an “America Last” approach. Blackburn, an avid supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized critical issues that span from foreign policy to criminal justice. She stressed the urgency of … Read more

Delauro Secured Funding For Distressed Connecticut Farmers In The Government Spending Bill

U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) successfully obtained funding in the recently passed spending bill to provide assistance to farmers facing financial challenges in the state. Rosa DeLauro holds the position of the leading Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee. In the bill, she managed to incorporate a dedicated block grant for small and midsized specialty … Read more

Trump’s Border Czar Proposes Strategy for California County’s “Super” Sanctuary Plan to Protect Criminal Migrants from ICE

Tom Homan, the incoming border czar for the Trump administration, has devised a strategy to address a significant jurisdiction that has recently strengthened its statewide sanctuary law. In December, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, which is controlled by Democrats, made a decision to enhance a California sanctuary policy that already restricts the cooperation … Read more

26-year-old Olympic Snowboarder Sophie Hediger Dies In Avalanche In Switzerland

Sophie Hediger, a 26-year-old Swiss snowboarder who competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics, tragically lost her life in an avalanche at a ski resort, according to officials. According to a statement from Switzerland’s ski federation, the incident took place on Monday at the Arosa resort. “We are stunned and in our thoughts with Sophie’s family, … Read more

Connecticut farm faces federal lawsuit from migrant workers over alleged visa program abuse

Casertano Greenhouses & Farms in Cheshire partners with agricultural workers from Mexico to bring fresh, natural greens to the holiday and Christmas decorations of numerous homes. A group of workers has filed a federal lawsuit against the company and a national labor contractor, alleging that they have been exploited and that the terms of a … Read more