24 in Review: 5 companies that said goodbye to Maricopa

1. Pizza in Dell & Wings Express February In February, Dell’s Pizza & Wings Express, based in Casa Grande, unexpectedly shut down its Maricopa location, leaving the staff in a lurch. This eatery had only been open about nine months. The closure was described as a “difficult decision,” with promises of a new pizzeria coming […]
Gila County officials review short-term rental regulations

Gila County Delays Short-Term Rental Regulations The supervisors in Gila County have decided to postpone the enforcement of regulations concerning short-term rentals (STRs) until they can address the concerns raised by property owners. Back in December 2023, the supervisors approved an ordinance that mandated STR owners to pay a $250 annual fee to secure a […]
Cochise County supervisor, facing charges, loses appeal and will seek Supreme Court review

Appeals Court Rules Against Kochise County Supervisor in Election Case Kochise County supervisor Tom Crosby will not escape the legal consequences of charges related to election interference and conspiracy regarding the 2022 election results, according to a ruling from the appeals court on Tuesday. Judge Paul McMurdy, writing for the unanimous court, acknowledged that elected […]
Secret Service Delayed Action On ‘Classified Threat’ For Over A Week Before Trump’s Assassination Attempt, Review Reveals

Secret Service Failed to Act on Threat Prior to Trump’s Assassination Attempt A senior official within the US Secret Service was aware of a “classified threat” to President Donald Trump’s life ten days before an attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. However, this information was never communicated to the agents assigned for […]
$118M in K-12 funding for Tennessee is delayed due to Trump’s federal funding review

Tennessee is potentially looking at a staggering loss of up to $118 million in education funding, as the Trump administration initiates a nationwide review of federal financial support. This freeze is already raising concerns about how it may affect schools and educational programs throughout the state. The state’s education system heavily relies on these funds, […]
Civil Rights Organization Calls on HHS to Review Hundreds of Possibly Discriminatory Grants

Concerns Over Discriminatory Grants by HHS A letter obtained by the Daily Call News Foundation raises alarms from civil rights organizations about the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continuing to fund hundreds of grants that may be discriminatory. According to the Equal Protection Project (EPP), there are over 700 ongoing grants aimed at […]
CIA Review Uncovers Corruption in Obama’s Trump-Russia Report

Intelligence Review on Steele Dossier Raises Concerns The former Director of the CIA during the Obama administration emphasized that despite warnings from analysts, the Steele Documents were included in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) regarding Russia’s influence on the 2016 election. This was revealed in a recent CIA review. John Brennan, who was the […]
Montgomery City Council to review new rules for museum management during ongoing conflict

The Montgomery City Council is set to discuss a new ordinance that could reshape governance at the Montgomery Museum of Art (MMFA). This proposal aims to clarify the roles, authority, and management of city-owned agencies, following a period of tension between city officials and museum leadership. As reported, the new ordinance would increase the museum’s […]
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 […]
AG Pam Bondi Announces Federal Judge’s Nonsensical Decision Regarding Trans Athlete Is Now Under Review

Get it, Pam! U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy has issued an order with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate a situation in which New Hampshire parents have been able to protest against transgender (biological male) athletes. Visiting Twitter, it was announced by Bondi on Tuesday that it had requested the DOJ Civil Rights Division […]