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Medicaid granted federal approval to cover Indigenous healing services in Arizona

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Medicaid granted federal approval to cover Indigenous healing services in Arizona

Traditional healing practices have been an integral part of Indigenous communities for generations. Even today, alongside Western medicine, these practices are still widely used within tribal healthcare facilities across Arizona. Traditional healing services, although not included in federal programs like Medicaid, are still provided by many healthcare facilities in tribal communities for Indigenous patients. A … Read more

Lake Havasu Woman Sentenced for Drug, Gun, and Cash Seizure

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entencing of individual involved in the seizure of meth, fentanyl, gun, and cash

Shannon Winker, 38, was sentenced in Kingman on Friday after her arrest in connection with a significant drug seizure during a traffic stop on August 7. Winker, along with Michael Seedorf, 48, was taken into custody after Lake Havasu City police officers discovered about a quarter-pound of methamphetamine, nearly 500 fentanyl pills, $1,741 in cash, … Read more

Trevor Project Reports 700% Surge in Crisis Calls from LGBTQ+ Youth Post-Election

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After Election Day, crisis calls from LGBTQ+ youth saw a 700% increase, according to Louisiana Illuminator

In the early hours of Wednesday, when Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential race, there was a significant surge in calls and texts to a prominent LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention organization. The outpouring of anxiety over the election results was overwhelming. The Trevor Project  has observed a remarkable surge of 700 percent … Read more

Biden-Harris administration designates $41 billion to support climate organizations

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Biden-Harris administration designates $41 billion to support climate organizations

A recent report from House Republicans alleges that the Biden-Harris administration allocated a staggering $41 billion to environmental organizations that promote what they describe as a “radical, left-leaning ideology.” The explicit objective behind this funding was purportedly to eliminate the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently published a report … Read more

Krantz Sentenced to Five Years for Fentanyl Possession in Lake Havasu City

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Krantz Sentenced to Five Years for Fentanyl Possession in Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City, AZ — James Krantz, 46, of Lake Havasu City, was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday following a plea agreement for possession of narcotic drugs for sale. Judge Billy Sipe issued the sentence at the Mohave County Law and Justice Center in Kingman, adhering to the terms of the agreement. Krantz’s case … Read more

Arizona Awaits Final Count with Over 500,000 Ballots Unprocessed in Senate Race

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Over 500,000 ballots in Arizona still awaiting counting, emphasizing that 'Elections continue beyond Election Day'

Arizonans and Americans nationwide are still awaiting the outcome of the closely watched U.S. Senate contest between Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego and Trump-backed Republican Kari Lake. Election Day has come and gone, but the outcome from the Grand Canyon State is yet to be determined. The results of the Senate race in Arizona are still … Read more

Arizona Appeals Court Upholds Dark Money Disclosure Law, Pushing for Transparency in Campaign Funding

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Arizona Appeals Court Upholds Dark Money Disclosure Law, Pushing for Transparency in Campaign Funding

In a significant decision for election transparency, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled last week in favor of a law requiring disclosure of dark money contributions in state and local elections. The unanimous ruling upholds Proposition 211, a voter-backed initiative passed in 2022 that mandates disclosure of donors who spend substantial amounts on political campaigns. … Read more

Father Livestreams Attempted Murder of Child Safety Worker in Arizona

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De’Andre Terrell Johnson, a 32-year-old Arizona father, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly livestreaming an attack on a Department of Child Safety (DCS) worker. The incident took place on November 5, 2024, at the Mesa Tower, where Johnson had a meeting with the DCS worker regarding the custody of his child. According to … Read more

Arizona Woman Kidnapped by Lyft Driver, Left in Remote Field After Terrifying Ordeal

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Arizona Woman Kidnapped by Lyft Driver, Left in Remote Field After Terrifying Ordeal

A routine Lyft ride turned into a nightmare for an Arizona woman last week when her drivers passed her destination and refused to stop, leaving her stranded in an isolated field. The incident has raised further concerns about passenger safety in ridesharing services. On November 6, the woman, a mother of two relying on rideshares while … Read more

Expired Registration Leads to Trooper Busting Alleged Human Smuggling Operation in Arizona

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Arizona DPS Trooper apprehends smugglers after pulling over SUV with expired registration

The Border Patrol allegedly caught a “co-pilot” who said, “You got me with illegal people,” according to reports. An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper stopped an SUV with an expired registration on Interstate 10, which prevented an alleged attempt at human smuggling. During the seemingly ordinary traffic stop in Pinal County, things took an … Read more