The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a nationwide recall of certain cake and bread mixes to its most serious Class I designation, indicating a high risk of serious adverse health consequences or even death for affected individuals. The recall, originally initiated voluntarily in December 2025 by Dallas-based […]
East Valley residents can once again access free tax‑preparation services through the AARP Foundation Tax‑Aide program, which is now accepting appointments for the 2026 filing season. Services run through April 15 and are open to taxpayers of all ages, with a focus on seniors and low‑ to moderate‑income households. Several […]
A nationwide recall has been issued for more than 158,000 aluminum outdoor chairs and barstools after federal safety officials warned that the products pose a significant fall risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the legs on the affected furniture can bend or break during use, leading […]
An Arizona Lottery player is starting the week with a major windfall after winning more than $722,000 in Saturday’s Triple Twist drawing. Lottery officials confirmed that the jackpot‑winning ticket, worth $722,755, was sold at a Shell gas station in Prescott. The winning numbers for the Feb. 7 drawing were 13, […]
Public health officials are warning travelers about a confirmed measles exposure at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, urging anyone who passed through Terminal 4 on Jan. 29 to watch for symptoms in the coming days. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) says the infected individual, who is not […]
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Monday announced two major settlements totaling $17.85 million with pharmaceutical companies accused of conspiring to inflate prices on widely used generic medications. The agreements — reached with Lannett Company Inc. and Bausch Health US, LLC/Bausch Health Americas Inc. — are part of a multistate […]
Authorities in southern Arizona are searching for 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie, after she disappeared from her Catalina Foothills home over the weekend. Investigators say the circumstances surrounding her disappearance are suspicious, and the residence is now being treated as a crime scene. Pima County […]
The Mesa Police Department has released its year-end crime report for 2025, showing a decline in violent crime across the city along with a strong increase in proactive policing efforts and community engagement. Department officials say the data reflects a continued focus on prevention, visibility, and collaboration with residents. According […]
Precious metals markets experienced a dramatic reversal on Friday, January 30, 2026, after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the U.S. central bank. Gold and silver, which had been on a long rally driven by inflation concerns […]
Maricopa County health officials have confirmed more measles cases in the Valley, prompting renewed warnings about the highly contagious virus and reminders for residents to check their vaccination status. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the newly identified cases are connected to previously reported exposures. Health officials […]
