Shredding Documents And Burning Bags: USAID Employees Receive Surprising Directive

The United States Organization for International Development (USAID) reportedly has begun the document-destruction process as part of a broader management measure for President Donald Trump’s plan to reorganize federal agencies. An email from USAID’s acting executive director, Erica Carr, directs Washington staff to shred and burn various documents, a standard procedure in a specific operational […]

Why Maricopa County residents should steer clear of burning wood this winter

Good info news by wire team With winter approaching, Maricopa County residents face important environmental challenges that impact the health of their communities. It is located in the County’s Air Quality Department (MCAQD). We have launched the Burn Better (BCBB) campaign, a seasonal burn cleanertargeting reductions in harmful wood smoke pollution during cooler months when […]

Ash Fork Man Guilty of Manslaughter and Burning a Dead Body

Yabapai County News – Yabapai County Attorney Dennis McGlen said on February 13, 2025 that Yabapai County ju judges said that Terry Welfenberg, 77, of Ashfork, Arizona, was charged with manslaughter, abandoning or cover-up of a body; It has announced that it has tampered with physical evidence. McGrand County Attorney praised the Ashfork postmaster for […]

Arizona homeowner, dog rescued from burning house Sunday

The vice of the Yabapai County Sheriff Office saw smoke coming from Lake Cordes. When he arrived at home, it was completely wrapped in flames. Thanks to Yabapai County, Arizona -Yabapai County Sheriff’s agent, housing owners and dogs are safe today. According to Facebook posting The deputy officer of Yabapai County at Lake Cordes saw […]

Near-complete ban on agricultural burning finally takes effect in San Joaquin Valley

Starting this week, farmers in the San Joaquin Valley will be prohibited from burning agricultural waste in the open, a decades-old legal mandate aimed at improving air quality. The near-total ban on agricultural pruning and mass burning of field crops, as well as the mass burning of orchards and vineyards taken out of production, comes […]

FACT CHECK: Image Showing Passenger Plane With Burning Beirut In Background Is AI-Generated

image Shared by X It claims to show a passenger plane flying over Beirut, Lebanon, in the background. Middle East Airlines plane landing at Hariri International Airport #Beirut in the midst of an Israeli military attack. only #Lebanon 💔…@meaairliban @BEY airport https://t.co/dAonh12JY3 pic.twitter.com/IZvhoWy3eT — Dr. David I. Ramadan (@DavidIRamadan) October 20, 2024 Verdict: False The […]

Farm Fire burning west of Prescott, evacuations lifted

Prescott, AZ (AZFamily)— Some Yavapai County neighborhoods have returned to their homes after being forced to evacuate due to a wildfire that began Thursday. Officials say the Farm Fire has burned between 120 and 150 acres and is growing about 25 miles west of Prescott near the Hillside area. The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said […]

Farm Fire burning near Yava and Hillside in Yavapai County, Arizona

A farm fire is burning near Yava and Hillside in Yavapai County, Arizona. Local Sports Things to do Politics Travel Advertise Obituary Electronic Newspaper law The Farm Fire was burning about one mile north of Yava, Arizona, and five miles north of Hillside in Yavapai County. Courtesy of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire […]