Stewart Gwin 
A 17-year-old student from Queen Creek, Arizona, was arrested after making a threat against Queen Creek High School. The threat prompted the school administration to contact the Queen Creek Police Department. The student faces charges of threatening, intimidating, and disrupting an educational institution and was booked into the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center. Police have … Read more
The victim in the ongoing homicide investigation in South Tucson has been confirmed as a 15-year-old. Authorities from the South Tucson Police Department and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the incident, which occurred near 6th Avenue and 30th Street. At this time, police have not released further details as the investigation remains in … Read more
Cross-border cargo traffic is being disrupted for the second time in a 24-hour period by protesters on the Mexico side of the World Trade Bridge. Around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, protesters in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, started to block the road that leads to Laredo, Texas, from the bridge. Authorities in Laredo are redirecting all northbound … Read more
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a massive drug shipment at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas port on Sunday, seizing 2,155 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $31.17 million. The meth was concealed within a tractor-trailer carrying a shipment of serrano peppers. Using non-intrusive inspection equipment, CBP officers discovered 1,859 packages of meth … Read more
A sweeping federal operation has led to the unsealing of five indictments, charging 48 individuals involved in a drug trafficking network linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The group is accused of distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin, as well as smuggling bulk cash across borders. The coordinated takedown, executed Thursday morning, involved over 140 federal, … Read more
Arizona’s thriving cannabis industry, which saw over $1.4 billion in sales last year, is facing a unique challenge: the dry climate is affecting the quality of the cannabis crop. Consumers are noticing that marijuana buds are often overly dry, a problem that has led to growing discontent on social media platforms like Reddit. Arizona’s arid … Read more
A federal judge in Texas has ruled against the Biden administration’s “Keeping Families Together” program, which aimed to shield hundreds of thousands of immigrant spouses and children from deportation and provide a pathway to citizenship. The decision is a result of a lawsuit that Texas and other  Republicans -led states filed, alleging that the administration’s policy … Read more
Retirees could see a substantial boost in their monthly benefits starting in 2025, with the maximum payout reaching $5,108 per month. But what does it take to qualify for this maximum check? Here’s everything you need to know. Social Security’s Big Boost in 2025 Starting in 2025, Social Security beneficiaries can expect a significant increase … Read more
Millions of retirees are eagerly awaiting a crucial Social Security payment set for November 13, 2024, which promises significant benefits for those who meet specific eligibility criteria. For retirees who have maximized their Social Security payments, the payout could reach up to $4,873. However, not all retirees will receive this amount, and understanding how to … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an important update for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients. The final SSDI payment of the year, which could be as high as $3,822, will be issued on December 24, 2024, instead of the usual payment date of December 25th. This decision was made to avoid any delays … Read more