Counties in Arizona with the Most STIs
Rates of sexually transmitted diseases are climbing, increasing the number of people at risk. Chlamydia cases have nearly doubled since 2000, while gonorrhea cases have surged by 50% in that timeframe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, syphilis rates are now at levels not seen since the 1950s. That being said, the […]
FEMA support now accessible to three additional counties; individual payments exceed $3 million
Davis Drive in Dyersburg, Tennessee, was closed due to flooding on April 10, 2025. Recently, three additional counties in Tennessee have gained approval to access public assistance from FEMA as they work on recovery from the intense storm that struck in April. Monday marked the announcement from FEMA that Carroll, Houston, and Wayne counties are […]
Rabies cases reported in Gila and Pinal counties. Here’s what to understand
Rabies Advisory Issued in Pinal County Pinal County officials have recently issued a rabies advisory following the confirmation of a positive test in a grey fox in Maricopa, located in the western region of the county. Residents are being urged to steer clear of wildlife, especially if the animals appear to be acting unusually. If […]
10 Alabama counties listed as some of the most affordable in the U.S. – here’s the reason
Alabama is noted as one of the most affordable states in the country, with ten of its counties making it onto a list of the 50 cheapest counties, according to a recent report. The report titled “where $50,000 moves the most: where America’s 50 cheapest counties live,” examined counties nationwide using data from the 2023 […]
Trump approves FEMA aid for some Tennessee counties as state disaster costs mount
The flood surrounds the home in Ridgeley, Tennessee on April 9, 2025, after 96 hours of heavy rain. (Photo: Cassandra Stephenson) President Donald Trump Major disaster declarations have been approved For some Tennessee counties on Friday, it opened the door to federal recovery support for individuals and county governments who have been costly damage from […]
Red flag warnings issued for Maricopa and Pima counties
The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings to Maricopa and PIMA counties starting April 11th. The warning will run until 8pm on April 13th. The red flag warning indicates strong, gust of wind, low relative humidity and high fire risk. Fires that have occurred or are ongoing can spread rapidly. See the latest […]
Arizona counties are contacting 200,000 voters who haven’t provided proof of citizenship
Arizona counties are asking longtime voters affected by decades of voter registration issues to prove they are U.S. citizens. However, some election officials believe that, unless new laws or court orders say otherwise, those voters will still be able to vote in future elections, whether or not they provide evidence. Before last year’s election, election […]
Red flag warnings issued for Pima and Santa Cruz counties
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning to PIMA and Santa Cruz county, which begins at 12:45pm on January 25th. The warning expires at 7pm on January 25th. See the latest watches and warnings Our Weather Alert Page. When is the wildfire season in Arizona? In Arizona, there is no longer a […]
Dangerous snow squall warning issued for Coconino and Yavapai counties
Staff report |Republic of Arizona The National Weather Service issued a snow cries warning in Yabapai County from 4:14pm Thursday. The winter storm closed Interstate 40 eastward at Kingman and Ashfork and west at Winslow. Northbound on Interstate 17 Route 179. Condition route 89a in both directions between Sedona and I-17. State Route 87 is […]
Immigrants fuel growth in major US urban counties
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