Stewart Gwin 
A report from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has revealed that the U.S. government spent approximately $151 billion on illegal immigration in 2023. This figure represents 2.6% of the federal government’s $6.1 trillion annual budget. The report, shared on X (formerly … Read more
U.S. District Judge Steven P. Logan gave Heriberto Lopez-Landeros, the head of a significant drug cartel in Arizona, a 14-year prison sentence. Lopez-Landeros had pleaded guilty in August to Possession with Intent to distribute methamphetamine, following a lengthy investigation that exposed his cartel’s extensive drug trafficking operations across the U.S. Criminal Operations and Seizures Lopez-Landeros … Read more
The incoming Trump administration is reportedly drafting plans to deport migrants whose home countries refuse to accept them to third-party nations, including Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Panama, and Grenada, according to sources familiar with the matter. This proposed policy could result in thousands of migrants being sent to countries where they have no ties, … Read more
A federal grand jury has indicted Joseph Notah in connection with the tragic June 1 shooting that claimed the life of Gila River police Officer Joshua Briese, as well as a civilian, and left several others injured. Filed on November 26, the indictment accuses Notah of brandishing a Del-Ton DTI-15 semi-automatic rifle and assaulting Officer … Read more
A fatal pedestrian accident occurred early Monday morning at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Loop 202 San Tan, claiming the life of a man in his late 30s. The incident unfolded around 12:45 a.m. when the driver of a passenger car exited his vehicle for unknown reasons while it was partially stopped in a … Read more
Ares Adle, a 20-year-old man convicted of murdering his aunt in Sun Lakes, Arizona, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the 2019 crime. Adle, who was just 14 years old at the time of the incident, committed the brutal act at a family home near Alma School and Chandler Heights on night … Read more
A tsunami warning issued for a significant portion of the California coastline was canceled Thursday afternoon after a strong earthquake struck near Eureka. The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), was centered approximately 40 miles southwest of Ferndale in Humboldt County. Katie Hall, a resident of … Read more
A road rage confrontation on Interstate 40 near Protho Junction led to the arrest of a Little Rock man by Arkansas State Police on Wednesday. Authorities identified the suspect as 38-year-old Ernest Oneal, who was driving a semi-truck at the time of the incident. According to officials, the victim reported that Oneal had brandished a … Read more
Arizona is poised to develop new charter schools, thanks to a significant federal grant from the United States Department of Education. The state has been awarded $34.8 million as part of the Expanding Opportunities Through Quality Charter Schools Program, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for underserved communities. The funding, part of a larger $143 million … Read more
Gov. Katie Hobbs has launched ConnectAllAZ, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing affordable and reliable high-speed internet access to every community in Arizona. The program consolidates various broadband projects across the state to streamline efforts in expanding connectivity, especially in underserved areas, such as rural and Tribal communities. Bridging the Digital Divide “All Arizonans, no … Read more