Gilbert Police are expanding their use of drones to address a growing safety concern: teenagers riding high‑powered e‑bikes at dangerous speeds through neighborhoods and busy streets. The department says the technology allows officers to intervene more safely and effectively than traditional patrol responses. Residents have increasingly reported teens weaving through […]
The FDA has upgraded a recall of grated Pecorino Romano cheese to Class I status—the agency’s highest risk level—due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can lead to serious infections and, in severe cases, death. The recall, originally issued by The Ambriola Company in late November 2025, […]
The Transportation Security Administration will introduce a new $45 identity‑verification option for travelers who arrive at airport checkpoints without a REAL ID or other acceptable identification. The program, called TSA ConfirmID, begins February 1, 2026, and allows passengers to verify their identity for a 10‑day travel period. According to the […]
Mark Brnovich, Arizona’s 26th attorney general and a prominent figure in state and national politics, has died at the age of 59, his family announced. In a statement, Brnovich’s family described him as a “beloved father, husband, son, and brother,” noting his decades of public service as a state and […]
Dozens of residents were evacuated early Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a single‑story care home near 24th Street and Southern Avenue, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. Crews responded around 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 13 after receiving reports of smoke inside the facility. Firefighters arrived to find […]
A man and a woman were found dead Monday night after a fire tore through an apartment at Olive Ridge Senior Living near 103rd and Olive avenues, according to the Peoria Fire‑Medical Department. Crews from multiple agencies responded around Jan. 12 after reports of heavy smoke and flames coming from […]
More than $7 million in federal funding is one step closer to reaching Arizona’s West Valley, following U.S. House approval this week of a package aimed at strengthening police resources and expanding legal services for veterans. The funding, designated for projects in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, was advanced by Republican […]
Two Arizona lottery players are starting the week with a welcome financial boost after winning big in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. According to the Arizona Lottery, both winning tickets were purchased in the Valley, and officials are encouraging residents to double-check their numbers. One ticket, worth $150,000, was sold at […]
Arizona State University’s nationally recognized dance team is preparing to take the stage at the 2026 UDA College Nationals in Orlando, where they will compete against top collegiate programs from across the country. The Sun Devils will perform in multiple divisions, showcasing routines they have spent months refining. According to […]
State regulators have ordered the owners of a Scottsdale assisted living facility to divest from the business following the heat‑related death of an 85‑year‑old resident. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) issued the decision after determining the facility failed to protect the man, who was found unresponsive in an […]
