U.S. military to create National Defense Zone near the border close to Yuma

U.S. Military Establishes National Defense Area Near Yuma, Arizona The U.S. military is setting up a National Defense Area (NDA) along the southern border near Yuma, Arizona. This area will cover about 100 miles and will be integrated into the Marine Corps Air Base (MCAS) Yuma. As a result, troops stationed here will have the […]
Military eyes 100-mile defense zone near Yuma

Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – The US military is expanding its presence along the southern border, and its expansion now includes Arizona. US authorities have confirmed with CNN that 100 miles of land near the Yuma border will be designated as a defense zone and will effectively provide military personnel authority to temporarily detain migrants who […]
Pentagon Establishing 250-Mile Military Buffer Zone Along Southern Border

The Department of Defense is establishing a large military buffer zone in southern Texas in accordance with the presidential order to enhance border security. Defense Secretary Pete Hegses led the creation of a new military buffer zone (officially known as the Defense Region) that covers approximately 250 miles along the Rio Grande River in Hidalgo […]
Yavapai County Enacts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Zone 2 on June 18

Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media Starting on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, Yabapai County will enact Stage 2 fire restrictions in Zone 2 due to increased fire risk and increased persistent dryness. These restrictions have been preemptively enacted by an interim order signed by Chairman Mallory on June […]
Yavapai County Expands Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to Zone 2 Amid Heightened Wildfire Risk | Prescott Valley Times local news

Yabapai County, Arizona – Starting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Yabapai County will establish stage 2 fire restrictions in Zone 2 due to increased fire risk and persistent dryness. These restrictions have been preemptively enacted by an interim order signed by Chairman Mallory on June 17, 2025 and will be presented for formal approval by […]
Victoria Knapp Reaches Finals of 3-Meter as NAU Divers Compete at NCAA Zone E Championships

Story Link Federal Way, Washington (March 10, 2025) – The Northern Arizona women’s diving team competed in the 3-meter event on the opening day of today’s NCAA Zone E Championship. “They all did great things in qualifying – they were very consistent with their dives and were hunting it,” said the […]
Tonto Creek Bridge over flooding zone opens in Arizona

The Tonto Creek Bridge in Gila County officially opened to traffic on Monday, June 17, after two years of construction and decades of outreach. The $25 million bridge opened at 9 a.m. Monday, Gila County Engineer Tom Goodman confirmed. The bridge connects the flood-prone west and east sides of the Tonto River, providing safe passage […]
Maricopa County judge denies Phoenix extension to clear ‘The Zone’

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge on Tuesday denied the city of Phoenix's request to extend the Nov. 4 deadline for clearing The Zone, the city's largest homeless encampment, but the city said the deadline would have been set after a hearing. An appeal against the order is proceeding. This is Phoenix's second appeal of […]
15-Year-Old Migrant Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Tourist In NYC, Violating ‘Gun-Free Zone’ Sign: Cops

A Venezuelan immigrant boy was arrested Friday on suspicion of fatally shooting a tourist in New York City's Times Square and is suspected of firing two shots at a police officer Thursday night, authorities said. Guns are prohibited in Times Square, except for those specifically authorized by law. New York City (NYC) Mayor Eric Adams […]
‘A broad entertainment zone:’ Changes coming to The Shops at Lake Havasu | Local News Stories

Change is coming to the Lake Havasu shops as new companies move in and others plan changes. The project began when the Partnership for Economic Development (PED) took delivery of 200,000 square feet of retail space in 2019 and began working to attract businesses. As work continues, an update on progress was provided by PED […]