14-Year-Old Sentenced in Fatal Shooting of Casa Grande Teen at House Party

14-year-old sentenced for fatal shooting of Casa Grande teenager

A 14-year-old involved in the tragic shooting that claimed the life of 17-year-old Hailey Stephens has been sentenced to serve time in juvenile corrections until 2027, according to court records. The teenager was adjudicated delinquent on charges including second-degree murder, disorderly conduct involving a weapon, aggravated assault, criminal damage, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. … Read more

Chandler Fire Department Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation Following Specialized Training

Chandler Fire Department completes autism-specific training, becomes a Certified Autism Center™

The Chandler Fire Department has achieved the prestigious Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, a recognition awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This milestone highlights the department’s dedication to providing compassionate and inclusive services to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals in the community. To earn the CAC designation, at least 80% … Read more

Suspect Arrested After Shooting Sparks Barricade Situation in Phoenix

Suspect arrested after shooting leads to barricade situation in Phoenix

A 50-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting incident that escalated into a barricade situation in Phoenix on Sunday, authorities reported. The Phoenix Police Department responded to a shooting near 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road around 12:40 p.m. When officers arrived, they discovered that family members had already taken the victim to the hospital. … Read more

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Announces New Task Force to Combat Border Drug Trafficking

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Announces New Task Force to Combat Border Drug Trafficking

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs took to the state’s southern border on Monday to unveil a bold new initiative aimed at tackling the rampant drug trafficking plaguing the region. Standing alongside Border Patrol agents at the Nogales Port of Entry, Hobbs introduced “Task Force SAFE,” a strategic operation designed to clamp down on fentanyl smuggling and … Read more

President-Elect Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Illinois

President-Elect Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Illinois

 President-elect Donald Trump’‘s proposal to use the U.S. military for mass deportations has sparked significant concern in Illinois, with local leaders and advocacy groups raising alarms about the legality and impact of such a plan. Trump’s announcement on Monday that he would declare a national emergency to fulfill his campaign promise of mass deportations has … Read more

Democrat Ruben Gallego Makes History with Arizona Senate Win

Democrat Ruben Gallego Makes History with Arizona Senate Win

 In a closely watched election, Democrat Ruben Gallego achieved a groundbreaking victory, securing Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat by defeating Republican Kari Lake. Gallego’s triumph marks a significant moment as he becomes Arizona’s first Latino senator in its 112-year history. According to 12 News, Gallego won 51.1% of the vote, while Lake received 47.7%, with a … Read more

Trump Reportedly Weighing Criminal Charges for Military Leaders Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

$151 Billion Spent on Illegal Immigration in 2023, Report Finds

In a development stirring political and military circles, former President Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly exploring the possibility of prosecuting U.S. military leaders over their roles in the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. Sources close to the matter suggest that charges under consideration range as high as treason. According to NBC News, Trump’s team is … Read more