Reconsidering Zero Tolerance Bullying Laws After 7-Year-Old Allegedly “Hung” By Older Boy in School Bathroom

Reconsidering Zero Tolerance Bullying Laws After 7-Year-Old Allegedly "Hung" By Older Boy in School Bathroom

Zero-tolerance bullying policies in schools are more intricate than most parents realize. While the term “zero tolerance” may sound straightforward, the actual policy is far from it. As a result of this complexity, bullying continues to persist in schools. There are specific guidelines that schools must adhere to before resorting to expulsion, even in cases … Read more

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Pro-Hamas Migrants From U.S.

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Pro-Hamas Migrants From U.S.

Two U.S. senators, Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), have introduced a bipartisan bill to explicitly prohibit any immigrants linked to Hamas or involved in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel from entering the United States. The proposed legislation, titled the No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act, seeks to close potential loopholes by … Read more

Arizona drive-by shooting leads to arrest of teenagers

Arizona drive-by shooting leads to arrest of teenagers

Two individuals, aged 18 and 19, from Mesa and Apache Junction respectively, were apprehended in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on November 11th. Two teenagers have been apprehended in relation to a drive-by shooting that occurred on November 11 in Apache Junction, Arizona. According to the Apache Junction police, two individuals, aged 18 … Read more

Jen Psaki: No proof that transgender athletes pose a threat to girls’ sports

Jen Psaki: No proof that transgender athletes pose a threat to girls' sports

During her show on Sunday, she addressed the criticism that Democrats were perceived as being too extreme on Transgender issues, which had an impact on their election night defeat. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), for instance, publicly opposed the idea of boys competing against girls following the election. However, he has been facing criticism from within … Read more

Misdirected Mail Ballots Raise Concerns Over USPS Election Mail Performance

Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states

Election offices across several states reported receiving mail ballots intended for voters in entirely different states during the 2024 presidential election, raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) ability to handle election mail efficiently. Key Incidents Cascade County, Montana: Election administrator Terry Thompson received ballots from voters in Alaska, Washington, and Florida. She also … Read more

Teen Arrested After Allegedly Bringing Gun to Tempe High School; Lockdowns Enforced

Teen Arrested After Allegedly Bringing Gun to Tempe High School; Lockdowns Enforced

A 15-year-old student was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly bringing a gun to Marcos de Niza High School  in Tempe, Arizona. The incident prompted lockdowns at the high school and two nearby schools as a precaution. The situation unfolded when a concerned adult reported a social media video showing a student holding a gun in … Read more

Mesa Woman Arrested After Journal Exposes Horrific Dog Abuse and Killings

Mesa Woman Arrested After Journal Exposes Horrific Dog Abuse and Killings

A 42-year-old Mesa woman, Brook Scalero, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after police uncovered a disturbing journal detailing the torture and killing of several dogs. The investigation began in June 2024 when the animal rescue group “Paws Fur the Cause” reported that Scalero had failed to pay the $500 … Read more

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Arizona Woman’s Gruesome Murder

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Arizona Woman’s Gruesome Murder

Authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the tragic case of Mercedes Marianna Vega, a 22-year-old Arizona woman who was tortured and burned alive in 2023. On November 11, Sencere Hayes, also 22, was apprehended in Tennessee by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and is awaiting extradition to Arizona. Vega’s death shocked the nation last year … Read more

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