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

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

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

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

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

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

How to Qualify for the Maximum $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here’s the Salary You Need.

How to Qualify for the Maximum $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need.

The Social Security Administration sets out specific requirements to qualify for the maximum Social Security retirement benefit. In 2025, that maximum monthly payout will reach $5,108. However, very few individuals qualify due to specific income and work requirements. Here’s what you need to know to work toward that maximum benefit and potentially enhance your financial … Read more

Authorities verify identities of victims in fatal plane crash near Mesa airport

Authorities verify identities of victims in fatal plane crash near Mesa airport

Authorities have identified four of the five individuals who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash that occurred near a Mesa airport and collided with a car on Tuesday afternoon. Five individuals were on board the plane, with four of them tragically losing their lives at the scene. The victims have been identified as: … Read more

Arizona man receives over 48 years in jail for 2023 killings

Arizona man receives over 48 years in jail for 2023 killings

An aspiring gang member, who was responsible for the deaths of two individuals last year, has been sentenced to several decades in prison. On Wednesday, Maricopa Attorney Rachel Mitchell made an announcement regarding the sentencing of Timothy Moses Bernal. Bernal, who is 27 years old, has been sentenced to 48.75 years in prison for the … Read more

Phoenix man receives 31-year prison term for murder and dismemberment in 2022

According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, a Phoenix man has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for the murder and dismemberment of a fellow Phoenix resident in 2022. In September 2022, John Anthony Cole, aged 48, abducted Antoine Smith, a 28-year-old, from his apartment located near Grand and 39th avenues. Responding to a … Read more