Stewart Gwin 
The Arizona Supreme Court has launched a Steering Committee on Mental Health and the Justice System, aiming to better integrate mental health care into legal proceedings. Led by former Chief Justice Robert M. Brutinel, the committee consists of 26 members from both the judicial and mental health fields. Its goal is to advise the Arizona … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has made sweeping promises about his approach to border control and immigration reform, including executing the largest deportation effort in U.S. history. However, his ambitious immigration agenda is already encountering significant obstacles, both in legal battles and on the ground. Like during his first term, Trump’s immigration policies are facing intense scrutiny … Read more
Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Idaho are projected to gain congressional seats following the 2030 census, according to population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau analyzed by Election Data Services. If apportionment were conducted today, Texas and Florida would each gain two seats, while Arizona and Idaho would gain one seat each. Conversely, states like California, … Read more
As the holiday season intensifies, the Chandler Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant amidst a rise in a crime trend called “jugging.” This tactic involves criminals following unsuspecting victims from banks or stores, waiting for an opportunity to rob them at their next stop. Although Chandler police emphasize that this warning is precautionary … Read more
A deadly crash occurred south of San Tan Valley on Monday morning, involving up to five vehicles. According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the incident began at around 8 a.m. when a reckless driver was reported swerving on Hunt Highway. A sheriff’s deputy spotted the driver, who allegedly nearly collided with the deputy … Read more
A freeze warning has been issued for much of Southern Arizona, including the Tucson Metro area, Southeast and South Central Pinal County, and the Tohono O’odham Nation. Temperatures are expected to dip into the upper 20s to low 30s overnight, with sub-freezing conditions from midnight Tuesday to 9 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns … Read more
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has confirmed the first human cases of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in the state. The two individuals, who were exposed to infected poultry while working at a commercial facility in Pinal County, experienced mild symptoms, received treatment, and have fully recovered. This marks the first human cases … Read more
A former Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from Cordova, Tennessee, has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for tampering with a vial of Benadryl while on duty. Cleola Hogan, 40, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after admitting to replacing the medication with saline solution, endangering patients who required … Read more
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is taking another significant step toward the long-envisioned passenger rail line connecting Tucson and Phoenix. With the aid of a federal grant under the Corridor Identification and Development Program, ADOT is collaborating with transportation authorities across Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties to refine the project’s scope and feasibility. The … Read more
A man lost his life on Monday morning following a series of reckless driving incidents that culminated in a multi-vehicle crash on Hunt Highway in Pinal County. According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), 52-year-old Steven Berbaum was observed driving erratically around 8 a.m., speeding, swerving, and nearly running other vehicles off the road. … Read more