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
More than 3 million Americans may lose their Medicaid health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) if federal funding is reduced during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Nine states, governed by automatic trigger laws, would see immediate Medicaid expansion rollbacks, leaving millions of low-income individuals without access to essential health care. The Potential Impact … Read more
A federal judge has dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit seeking to remove over 1.27 million voters from Arizona’s registration rolls, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked sufficient legal standing to sue. Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Gina Swoboda, Arizona Free Enterprise Club President Scot Mussi, and former Secretary of State candidate Steven Gaynor alleged that Secretary of State … Read more
Nearly three weeks ago, authorities announced an arrest in the brutal killing of Mercedes Vega, an exotic dancer discovered dead 19 months ago in a burning car on an Arizona highway. Erika Pillsbury, Vega’s mother, says the development has brought her closer to a sense of closure, but she still doesn’t understand the tragic circumstances … Read more
Federal officials have announced that an Arizona-based drug trafficker has been sentenced to over ten years in prison. On December 3, 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made an announcement regarding the sentencing of Heriberto Lopez-Landeros, a 44-year-old resident of Avondale. He has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. In August 2024, Lopez-Landeros … Read more
“I apologize for not having had anything to eat today,” Jimmy Darts tells Lani Benavidez as she makes her way down the aisle of a Walmart in Chandler, Arizona. Darts has gained fame for his signature quick stop. The popular social media influencer captures his interactions with random individuals, testing their willingness to assist him, … Read more
Arizona officials announced on Wednesday that the state has been awarded a $34.8 million federal grant to support educationally disadvantaged students within its public charter school system. According to Superintendent Tom Horne, the funding will be allocated to establish 24 new charter schools specifically catering to educationally disadvantaged students. Additionally, financial support will also be … Read more
An 18-year-old man from Milwaukee, who was wanted for first-degree intentional homicide, was apprehended on Friday night during a traffic stop in Buchanan County. A Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a vehicle for speeding near Main Street and Branard Street in Brandon at around 11:55 p.m. While conducting the stop, deputies detected the presence … Read more