Arizona continues to struggle with dangerous driving behaviors as recent state data shows drivers there caused almost 6,000 collisions in 2024 by running red lights, and 64 of those crashes were fatal. This information comes from a new report released by the Arizona Department of Transportation, underscoring just how serious […]
Arizona workers will see a higher paycheck in the new year as the state’s minimum wage increases from $14.70 to $15.15 per hour beginning January 1, 2026, according to state labor officials.The 45‑cent increase is tied to inflation, as required under the Arizona Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, which […]
After years of uncertainty and national attention over a dwindling water supply, Rio Verde Foothills residents will soon have a permanent, reliable source of water. EPCOR Utilities announced that construction of a new water‑filling station serving the unincorporated Maricopa County community is complete and will officially open January 1, 2026, […]
A popular brand of adult bed rails sold online has been recalled due to serioussafety concerns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall affects JOKOSIS brand bed rails, which were sold on Amazon.com between August 2025 through November 2025. The CPSC warns that the rails pose […]
Former Arizona Cardinals kicker Jay Feely has shifted his congressional campaign from the East Valley to Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, entering a competitive Republican primary based in Scottsdale. The decision follows President Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb in the Fifth Congressional District. That endorsement […]
In a heartwarming milestone, World War II veteran John “Jack” Schuesslercelebrated his 100th birthday on Christmas Eve, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow veterans in Mesa, Arizona. Born in 1925, Schuessler served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, enlisting at just 17 years old. He was stationed aboard […]
Nearly one ton of ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa has been recalled after a consumer discovered a strip of metal in the product, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On December 19, 2025, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall of approximately 1,930 pounds of Olympia Provisions’ […]
A new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that tramadol — one of the most commonly prescribed opioid pain medications — provides only modest pain relief while increasing the risk of significant adverse health effects. Tramadol has long been viewed as a “safer” or less addictive opioid, a perception […]
