Estrella Jail in Maricopa County Faces Drug Crisis as Overdoses Prompt
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is tackling a series of drug overdose at the facility, including a series of incidents at the Estrella prison, and is looking for a better detection method. The duo of prisoners at Estrella prison experienced an overdose last night and were sent to the hospital. Fox 10 Phoenix. This […]
Maricopa man’s fake Cali plates prompt meth, fent bust near cop shop
It’s no secret that Maricopa has some terrible drivers, but this one might be the worst. Eric W. Ray, 38, had already spent much of his life in traffic court when Maricopa Police Department officers spotted him hauling a stolen trailer on Bowlin Road by 2 a.m. Tuesday. I was spending time at The Saddleback […]
Evictions surge in Phoenix as rent increases prompt housing crisis
When Mahogany Kennedy knocks on a door in Phoenix, Arizona, it's usually someone who is about to become homeless. As one of Maricopa County's 26 constables, it's her job to hand out eviction notices. “We've definitely seen an uptick in evictions over the last few months,” Kennedy said. “I'm doing evictions five days a week.” […]
Human Plague Case Confirmed, Health Officials Urge Prompt Treatment
The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) in Colorado has confirmed a human case of bubonic plague, Fox News reported. A case of plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, PDPHE health officials announced. Fox News reportPDPHE, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, is currently investigating this […]
Recent wildlife attacks around Tucson prompt rabies warning
State and federal wildlife officials are warning people to be wary of rabies after a spate of attacks in the Tucson area over the past two months. Since Nov. 27, there have been four incidents in which a skunk, a fox and two bobcats have bitten or scratched people with suspected rabies, said Mark Hart, […]
College Skirts Affirmative Action Ban With Essay Prompt Asking Applicants How SCOTUS Ruling Impacts Them
A private university in New York added an essay prompt to its website asking applicants how the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule affirmative action would affect the goals of college education. Essay prompt, 1 of 3 options listed For first-year applicants, the Sarah Lawrence University website asks students to explain how their goals for college […]
Water concerns prompt new limits on growth in Arizona
Arizona governor plans to limit new construction in parts of the Phoenix area after state analysis found there wasn’t enough groundwater to support all planned growth over the next few decades announced. Governor Katie Hobbs’ announcement Thursday represents a major shift for one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas, with some suburban development emerging in […]
Flood waters prompt evacuations near Sedona while Phoenix-area hit with rain, wind
Sedona, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) — Several areas of Lake Sedona and Lake Verdes have been ordered to evacuate due to high water levels on Wednesday.Also road rocks are closed Both directions on State Route 89A Between Sedona and I-17 near Flagstaff. Residents are asked to find shelter with family and friends or head to the […]
