Retirees who have been receiving Social Security benefits for over 27 years may soon notice important updates in their payment schedule before the upcoming Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. This article will cover key details regarding payment dates for seniors who started collecting benefits before May 1997 and how the 2.5% COLA increase … Read more
AVONDALE, Arizona. — The Avondale Police Department is actively searching for a missing endangered teen who is thought to be traveling with a 29-year-old man. According to police, Destiny Jasmine Renee Bateman was last seen at her Avondale home, near Buckeye and El Mirage roads, around 1 a.m. on November 3 by a family member. … Read more
Today, south-central Arizona can expect a combination of showers and thunderstorms as a slow-moving weather system moves through the area. Additionally, the western deserts will experience breezy to windy conditions. Afternoon temperatures in Phoenix will range from the upper 60s to mid-70s, as stated by the National Weather Service. This is due to the presence … Read more
New court documents reveal details about how an 18-year-old from San Tan Valley allegedly plotted to murder his mother following a series of disputes. Authorities have charged Alan Ashcroft with stabbing and killing his mother, Mary Collier, 38, in a field in San Tan Valley earlier this week. On Wednesday at 9:04 a.m., Pinal County … Read more
Arizona, one of the seven crucial swing states poised to determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, has initiated a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s comments aimed at former Republican Representative Liz Cheney. The state’s attorney general, Kris Mayes, announced the investigation unexpectedly on Friday during the filming of a local news … Read more
Starting Friday, November 1, residents of Arizona aged 21 and older can have cannabis delivered straight to their doorstep. This new convenience was previously available only to medical marijuana users. The Arizona Department of Health Services collaborated with individual dispensaries and licensed third-party services to launch this initiative. This marks a significant milestone for recreational … Read more
An Arizona teenager allegedly killed his mother in a field and then staged her kidnapping, according to police in the Grand Canyon State. The events that unfolded led law enforcement to identify the 18-year-old defendant as the prime suspect in the homicide case. On Wednesday morning, a jogger discovered the body of 38-year-old Mary Collier … Read more
PHOENIX — This evening, our next fall storm will move into Arizona, bringing a wintry mix to northern Arizona and a slight chance for scattered showers in the Valley. We are monitoring cooler air, breezy winds, and the potential for rain and snow across the state from late Saturday through early Monday. Temperatures will dip … Read more
Phoenix Police reported that a person was found dead Saturday, Nov. 2, at a park near 23rd Avenue and Cactus Road. Police responded to calls in the morning about an injured individual at the park. Upon arrival, they discovered the person had died. Detectives have launched an investigation. Additional details have yet to be released, … Read more
Target has confirmed its Arizona stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, 2024, marking a notable shift in holiday shopping traditions. This decision aligns with the company’s commitment to prioritize employee well-being and allow them to spend these special days with family and friends, a policy they first introduced during the COVID-19 … Read more