Racial disparities reduced in 2023
PHOENIX – The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office made progress last year on a court-ordered effort to reduce racial disparities in traffic stops, according to a report released last week. MCSO's annual traffic study report analyzes racial disparities in stop durations, charge rates, search rates, arrest rates and post-search seizures. Traffic Survey It has been carried […]
YAVAPAI COUNTY JURY FINDS CALIFORNIA MAN GUILTY OF TRAFFICKING IN STOLEN PROPERTY AND DRUG OFFENSES | Prescott Valley Times local news
Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane announced that on April 4, 2024, a Yavapai County jury convicted Octavius Jones, of Palm Springs, California, of first-degree trafficking in stolen property, possession of a narcotic drug (fentanyl), possession of a dangerous drug (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and shoplifting. County Attorney McGrane thanked the jury for their efforts […]
Yuma city leaders developing plan for stronger workforce and economy
YUMA, Ariz. — City leaders in Yuma have come together to build a stronger future workforce. They're focusing on higher education, bringing together top industries and students to create better opportunities and a stronger economy. Yuma County has a population of about 200,000, but many of the workers you see in the area are from […]
Arizona man pleads guilty to murder in wife’s death less than a week after reporting her missing
Rio Yamato And Felicia Fonseca, The Associated Press 13 hours ago Flagstaff Police Chief Sean Connolly announces the guilty plea in the disappearance and death of Kelly Padukowski, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Flagstaff, Arizona. The woman's husband, Daniel Padukowski, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in her death. (Hattie Roper/Arizona Daily Sun via The Associated […]
WHITNEY: Military Recruiting Challenges Highlight Dire Need To Do More For Our Veterans
Our military is currently facing the most significant recruiting challenges I have seen in my lifetime, posing serious threats to our national security, which is especially alarming in light of the conflicts brewing today with multiple countries. On the surface, it may seem that this is, at least in part, due to the fact that […]
‘Unplug Your Life Support In Order To Charge Their Cell Phone’: Sen. John Kennedy Breaks Down Biden’s Political Future
Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy analyzed President Joe Biden's post-debate political future on “Hannity” Friday night. Fox News guest host Kayleigh McEnany said Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat, Meeting A group of Democratic senators formed after the first presidential debate to pressure Biden to give up his reelection bid in 2024. Kennedy told McEnany […]
House Dem Calls For Biden To End Reelection Bid After ABC Interview
Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota called on President Joe Biden on Saturday not to seek reelection, even after an interview with ABC aimed at reassuring voters. Biden has faced calls to withdraw from the race since his shaky June 27 CNN debate, during which he made multiple gaffes and spoke with ABC News host […]
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy
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Navy-Bound Teen Literally Leaps Into Action, Braves Out-Of-Control Boat On NH Lake
A 17-year-old boy hoping to join the Navy stopped an unmanned boat that was dangerously spinning on a New Hampshire lake, WBZ reported Friday, citing bystander video footage. Brady Prokon, of Ludlow, Massachusetts, reportedly performed a heroic act by jumping from the back of a jet ski into a speedboat as it was spinning on […]
News Flash • Board Vote Wipes Out Law Enforcement Pension De
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors today unanimously took action to cancel all unfunded pension liabilities for retiring law enforcement officers. “This is a major victory for fiscal responsibility, as other governments fall further behind in pension funding, and we are ensuring these valued public servants receive the retirement benefits they've earned,” said Chairman Jack […]