Arizona News

Governor Hobbs approves agreements on tribal water rights – Impact on Indian gaming

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Governor Hobbs approves agreements on tribal water rights - Impact on Indian gaming

Governor Katie Hobbs recently signed two significant agreements that settle water rights claims for four tribal nations in Arizona. The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (NAIWRSA) and the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement (YANWRSA) have been officially endorsed by the governor. These agreements mark an important step forward in resolving longstanding water … Read more

Body discovered at Page Cemetery believed to be result of self-inflicted gunshot

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Body discovered at Page Cemetery believed to be result of self-inflicted gunshot

The Page Police Department reports that on November 17, 2024, a man was discovered dead at the Page Cemetery  from a gunshot wound. It seems the wound was self-inflicted, and officers found the handgun at the site. Around 4:00 p.m., the Page Police Department was notified of the unresponsive person. Officers found the adult male … Read more

Marjorie Taylor Greene cautions that DOGE Subcommittee could defund sanctuary cities

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Marjorie Taylor Greene cautions that DOGE Subcommittee could defund sanctuary cities

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, announced on Sunday that she plans to withhold funding from sanctuary states and cities as the incoming chair of a House Oversight subcommittee. This subcommittee will be working closely with the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Earlier this week, Representative James Comer, a Kentucky Republican … Read more

Mother reunited with 3 missing Utah children found living with FLDS Church after 3 years

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Mother reunited with 3 missing Utah children found living with FLDS Church

Three children from Utah who had been missing for two years have been found living with members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to the Fredonia Police Department. According to the authorities, the police reported that the children went missing in late October 2022. At that time, their last known … Read more

Fatal motorcycle crash reported near downtown Chandler early Saturday morning

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Fatal motorcycle crash reported near downtown Chandler early Saturday morning

A fatal accident occurred early Saturday morning near downtown Chandler, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. According to Chandler police, they received a call about a crash in the area of Chandler Boulevard, just east of Arizona Avenue, around 1:30 a.m. Upon their arrival, the officers discovered that a car and a motorcycle had … Read more

Columbus Man Receives Over 11-Year Prison Sentence for Involvement in Drug Conspiracy Involving Arizona Mailed Packages

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Columbus Man Receives Over 11-Year Prison Sentence for Involvement in Drug Conspiracy Involving Arizona Mailed Packages

Ontario M. Yarbrough, a 26-year-old resident of Columbus, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison by the U.S. District Court. He was found guilty of participating in a narcotics conspiracy that involved the mailing of kilogram quantities of drugs from Arizona to Columbus. According to court records, Yarbrough was found to have received and … Read more

Vandalism Shock: Mountain View High Targeted in Overnight Burglary

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Overnight, Mountain View High School experiences vandalism and burglary

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is currently searching for a suspect involved in a recent burglary at Mountain View High School during the night. According to a news release from the department, the PCSD was informed about a case of forced entry and vandalism at Mountain View, located within the Marana Unified School District. Maintenance … Read more

Hezbollah leader responsible for planning attack on American soldiers in Iraq killed by Israel

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Hezbollah leader responsible for planning attack on American soldiers in Iraq killed by Israel

According to a senior U.S. defense official, a senior Hezbollah commander, who played a key role in planning one of the most audacious and well-executed attacks against American troops during the Iraq War, was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike in Syria. Ali Mussa Daqduq was captured by U.S. forces after the 2007 raid, during … Read more

CBP employee arrested on 19 charges following domestic violence incident

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Man arrested on 19 charges after domestic violence incident in Marana neighborhood works for CBP

Customs and Border Protection officials have confirmed that Sullivan is a civilian employee assigned to the Tucson Border Patrol Sector. Sullivan joined the CBP in 2022 as an employee. According to a statement by CBP, the agency emphasizes the importance of honor and integrity in carrying out their mission. The majority of CBP employees and … Read more

Arson Suspected in Massive Fire at Apache Junction Housing Development

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Arson Suspected in Massive Fire at Apache Junction Housing Development

The Apache Junction Police Department is currently investigating a massive fire at a housing development site in Arizona as a case of arson. This comes after the blaze tore through two newly built homes. Late on Tuesday night, a fire broke out near Idaho Road and Tepee Street, located north of Superstition Boulevard, at approximately … Read more