The Most Militarized Local Police Departments in America – 24/7 Wall St.
During the 2020 summer protests against the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police, thousands clashed with local law enforcement officers outfitted with military-grade armor, weapons, and apparel. Shocking scenes of armed police confronting protesters in the city have sparked debates about the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement, and […]
Mark Finchem files appeal after judge tossed election lawsuit
Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — Former Republican candidate for Arizona Secretary of State Mark Finkem filed an appeal Wednesday after Maricopa County The judge dismissed the lawsuit challenging the election resultsThe lawsuit was dismissed on December 16 by Judge Melissa Iyer Julian, who also confirmed that Adrian Fontes won the election and is a secretary from […]
Venomous Creatures (Registration Required, Limit 20) – Animals – Events
Join Ranger Steve at the Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park for an exciting and educational program focused on the venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert. Some topics that will be covered include “busting” myths about venomous animals, the differences between venom and poison, what venom is used for, and an up close (but […]
Three candidates in the running for Yuma County Superior Court Judge
Yuma, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma County Superior Court has a new judge. Governor Doug Ducey’s senior staff interviewed candidates who applied for this judicial vacancy in Yuma County Superior Court. Three candidates have applied for this position: Dennis Avila Taylor, Nochemy Echavarria and Nathaniel Sorenson. All interviews were open to the public. In addition, […]
Yavapai County sued for open meeting violation
Yavapai County is being sued by a group of property owners southwest of Sedona, who have filed a 2020 land tenure in the county with the Global Community Communications Alliance, which operates the Camp Avalon Conservation Area off Upper Red Rock Loop Road. It alleges that the use settlement agreement violates the state’s open rules. […]
Another atmospheric river lashes California, renewing flooding concerns in state where storms have left at least 19 dead
CNN — Another atmospheric river has arrived storm in californianew flood fears, possible landslides and unsafe travel loomed across the state on Monday, as a relentless series of storms has already caused widespread damage and killed at least 19 people in recent weeks. “We have lost too many people. I urged you to prepare for […]
Report: Home affordability an issue in Pima County, across Arizona
Home affordability continues to be an issue in the Tucson area and seven other Arizona counties, according to real estate data firm Attom Data Solutions. In Pima County, the income required to purchase a mid-priced home was nearly 1.5 times the median income. The last time housing was so inaccessible in the county was in […]
Inflation: ARPA park project in Billhead City increases by $550k | Local News Stories
The Mojave County Board of Supervisors has approved the use of $650,000 in funding under the U.S. Relief Plans Act to build a new facility for Bullhead City’s Community Park in 2021. Now the cost of that project has almost doubled due to inflation. National inflation peaked at 9.1% in June and eased to 7.7% […]
ADHS: Eight Arizona counties have high COVID-19 community levels
Don Herrington, ADHS Interim Director Eight Arizona counties, including Pima County, have high numbers of COVID-19 cases community level In the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This means masks are recommended in public indoor environments. Other counties with high COVID-19 community levels are Apache, Cochise, Gila, Greenlee, La Paz, […]
Mom seeks answers after daughter brutally assaulted at football game
Photo by Steve Carter/Special to Gila Herald: While most fans were enjoying the high school football game between Thatcher and Pima, some boys were acting like thugs. “They wanted blood. There was no reason. They didn’t know her. It bothers me that those young children have so much anger.” Angela Larson – Victim’s Mother John […]
