Cameras on border property reveal hidden activities
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — Jim Chilton, owner of Chilton Ranch near Arivaca, Arizona, is digging his own hole with people who cross his land without wanting to get caught. He said he wants to let people know what's going on on his land and give them a fuller picture of illegal immigration and […]
Fires Erupt Throughout US, Bringing Widespread Threats To Life, Property and Infrastructure
At least 85 wildfires were burning across the U.S. on Monday, scorching more than 2.185 million acres and threatening life, property and infrastructure. picture and photograph Share on social media show fire combustion Across National and National Inter-Agency Fire Prevention Center report As of Monday afternoon, fires were burning in Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Washington, […]
Maricopa County Schools Owe $150 Million in Refunds After Property Tax
Maricopa County school districts are facing a major financial blow following a court ruling that they must return nearly $150 million to property owners who were overtaxed due to misclassification of their homes. Property owners were overtaxed due to misclassification of their homes that were misclassified as rentals or second homes. School districts are scrambling […]
Maricopa County fire districts consider boosting property taxes
Maricopa County fire officials sounded the alarm about a month ago about a court ruling that could force them to cut essential services, rely on outdated equipment and close fire stations after a judge ruled the county was overtaxing some property owners. “This has been a huge failure. It's cost us $6 million,” said Arizona […]
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 […]
Trial starts for Arizona border rancher charged with killing migrant on his property
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona rancher went on trial Friday for shooting and killing a migrant on his property near Mexico, with his lawyer arguing his innocence amid a heated national debate over border security ahead of this year's presidential election. George Alan Kelly, 75, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of a […]
Trial starts for Arizona border rancher charged with killing migrant on his property | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
Anita Snow, The Associated Press 3 months ago Defendant George Alan Kelly listens to prosecutors during opening statements in his trial, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Santa Cruz County Superior Court in Nogales, Arizona. Kelly, a rancher, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing a man he met on his land near Mexico. (Angela […]
Alabama House passes bill to protect homeowners from squatters illegally occupying their property
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bipartisan bill to protect homeowners from squatters. HB182, introduced by state Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden), passed the House unanimously. “This bill is important because of the growing trend of squatting across the country,” Rep. Lipscomb explained. “It's important to ensure that this practice doesn't become endemic […]
Bill allowing State Auditor to demand repayment for stolen or lost state property passes committee
The Senate Fiscal Accountability and Economic Development Committee has approved a bill that would give the Alabama State Auditor the power to investigate missing state property. State Senator Andrew Jones (R-Central) has introduced a bill that would create a new investigative division within the state auditor's office. The act would allow the State Auditor to […]
Alabama lawmakers pass bill to combat squatting on private property
continue Illegal occupations surge nationwideState Rep. Craig Lipscomb introduced a bill in the Alabama Legislature that would prevent squatters from taking over homes and private property. On Thursday, both the Alabama House and Senate approved the bill, which now needs to be signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. “Our county's larger cities and metropolitan […]
