Yavapai County attorney wants to intervene in Supreme Court abortion battle

Author: Howard Fisher, Capitol Media Services March 31, 2023 Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrain wants to intervene in the state Supreme Court’s battle over abortion laws because he wants to begin enforcing a territorial-era law that makes virtually all abortions illegal. Enter your username and password in the fields above to access subscriber content on […]
McDowell – Invasive Species Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed […]
Native Air expands air medical services in northern Arizona

With decades of service throughout Arizona, Air Methods — the nation’s leading air medical service provider — has announced a new Native Air Emergency Medical Service in Williams, according to a press release. The opening of Native Air 22 is intended to better serve residents and visitors of Coconino and Yavapai counties. Based in Williams, […]
Report: Maricopa County Community College District deficiency put $4.4 million at risk of fraud

Christina Van Otterlo/KJZZ Maricopa County Community College District Office in Tempe. The Arizona State Comptroller General said internal weaknesses and compliance violations were found in financial reporting for the Maricopa County Community College District. 2022 DISTRICT FINANCE REVIEW found that approximately $4.4 million was at high risk of fraud. This was because supervisors were not […]
Governor Hobbs Announces Members of the Educator Retention Task Force | The Buzz -The buzz in Bullhead City – Lake Havasu City – Kingman – Arizona – California

Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the members of the Educator Retention Task Force, created by executive order in February. Hobbs said the number of people who applied was impressive, with those selected representing a diverse group of educators, administrators, parents and other professionals statewide. “The Educator Retention Task Force had 650 applicants, which shows how […]
Apache Junction man found guilty of murdering wife in 2020

A jury has found 33-year-old Carl Hansen guilty of murdering his wife in 2020. Apache Junction, Arizona — Apache Junction life sentence He is serving time in prison for murdering his wife in 2020. Carl Hansen, 33, was sentenced last week in Pinal County Superior Court after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder. […]
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants) – Animals – Events
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate hike. We will meet in front of the Nature Center […]
Arizona couple’s missing dog found deceased in Gila County

Gila County, Arizona — Rescuers have recovered the dog remains of an elderly couple who died last week in severe flooding in Gila County. Phon and Dara Sutton were found dead on March 22. A couple and their dog were reported missing after they were unable to return home as part of Arizona was hit […]
Woman Is Arrested in Death of a Young Girl in Graham County

SAFORD, Arizona (AP) — A woman was arrested in connection with the death of a girl whose body was found in Graham County almost two years ago, officials said Wednesday. A county sheriff’s official said 38-year-old Amber Langley is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder in addition to theft and fraudulent schemes and schemes. […]
Sheriff’s deputy dies after 31 years with department – Parker Live

A deputy at the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide, according to Sheriff William Ponce. Lieutenant William Poindexter, who served in this division for his 31 years, died in his mid-February. Last Wednesday, a procession was held around the town of Parker to honor him. At the La Paz County Board of Supervisors on […]