According to MPDC reports, Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has established a juvenile curfew zone in Southwest to strengthen oversight of juvenile gatherings that pose public safety risks. The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 drives this decision, which directly addresses concerns about large groups of minors gathering in ways that could potentially … Read more
A driver faces accusations of igniting a wildfire that burned through hundreds of acres and prompted evacuation preparations for Yavapai County residents. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a rapidly spreading wildfire near Bagdad Road, close to the Hillside and Yavapai communities, around 3 p.m. on Friday. According to YCSO deputies, a … Read more
PHOENIX — State leaders describe a bill that Gov. Katie Hobbs signed into law in late June as one of the most significant pieces of legislation in Arizona’s history. “The Ag-to-Urban Groundwater Conservation program, codified into law with the signing of Senate Bill 1611, is a win for Arizona families, for farmers and for our … Read more
A powerful winter storm is expected to hit northern and eastern Arizona between Thursday afternoon and late Thursday night, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions. Above 6,000 feet, including the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, snow accumulation could range from 3 to 14 inches. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Flagstaff, … Read more
After more than two years of searching, Mesa police officer Shawn Freeman has been reunited with his daughter Brooklyn, resolving a national child abduction case. According to the Mesa Police Department, Brooklyn went missing at the age of four when her mother brought her to California in 2022 following her breakup with Freeman. Erin Gerlach, … Read more
Border Patrol stopped a car west of Nogales, Arizona, and arrested two men for human smuggling. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, involving a Ford Fusion accused of trafficking illegal aliens. According to officials, agents from the Nogales Station saw the vehicle on Ruby Road and stopped it on reasonable suspicion for an immigration inspection. … Read more
The familiar rhythm of Arizona’s roadways is shifting. For years, drivers in the Grand Canyon State have navigated intersections with the understanding that a right turn on red was permissible after a full stop, unless a sign explicitly stated otherwise. However, a significant change is now upon us, one that promises to reshape traffic patterns … Read more
A U.S. Border Patrol agent in southern Arizona was allegedly assaulted by a Mexican man, resulting in the man’s arrest on Sunday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has announced that Gerardo Tejada-Calleja, aged 22, is facing charges of assault on a federal officer and illegal entry into the United States. The … Read more
Winter weather has made its way to northern Arizona, resulting in the cancellation of classes for the Flagstaff Unified School District and other schools. Snowfall has commenced in the High Country, resulting in the implementation of multiple traffic restrictions. The weather is predicted to escalate as the day progresses due to the arrival of the … Read more
Arizona voters are moving closer to deciding whether people sentenced to death will be executed by the existing lethal injection procedure or by firing squad. The state House has given preliminary approval to a measure proposed by a consultant hired by Gov. Katie Hobbs, who studied the state’s experience with lethal injection but was sacked … Read more