Residents downgraded to “Ready” as Ranch Fire Hits 47% Containment
Reduces the risk of wildfires in cities in northern Arizona Bagging pine needles and moving plantings away from the side of the house is a way to prevent urban wildfires. The ranch fire, a 2,751 acre wildfire in Santa Cruz County, was 47% contained as of Friday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry […]
Yavapai County’s overdose review board finds surprising surge in methamphetamine intoxication
Aging coverage is partially supported Aarp Arizona Yabapai County is one of the first counties in Arizona to establish an overdose review board. Every year, they analyze and compile overdose death data from their annual report. Merrily Fowler is the executive director of MATFORCE, a coalition of Yavapai County community organizations. Their mission is to […]
Authorities identify victims in Yuma double homicide; 3rd person also shot
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – New details including the name of the victim have been released regarding the recent double homicide investigation in Yuma. On Tuesday, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office identified the victims who were shot and killed as 52-year-old Jose Martinez of Yuma and 48-year-old Jose Guevara of Summerton, Arizona. YCSO also revealed that […]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail while judge weighs arguments over potential deportation
Protesters and national media members gathered outside the Downtown Federal Court House in Nashville, where Kilmer Abrego Garcia appeared at the hearing on June 25th (Photo: John Partipiro/Tennesse Seal Lookout) NASHVILLE — Maryland, facing criminal charges in Tennessee, will remain in jail until at least Friday after being mistakenly deported to El Salvador, to determine […]
Baby killed in off-road crash near Sedona; his grandpa is accused of manslaughter
Coconino County, Arizona. – A 19-month-old boy died in an off-road vehicle crash near Sedona during a family camping trip. His grandfather, who was driving, is accused of driving under the influence of drunk driving, manslaughter and worsening assault. What we know: On Sunday, June 22nd, Baby Antonio Pacheco was on an off-road vehicle with […]
