A norovirus outbreak aboard a Holland America Line cruise ship sickened nearly 90 passengers and crew members during a late‑December sailing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency reported that 81 of the ship’s 2,593 passengers and eight of its 1,005 crew members experienced gastrointestinal […]
Tempe Police say a body was discovered Wednesday at a construction site near McClintock Drive and Weber Drive, the same area where multiple agencies have spent days searching for 91‑year‑old Apolonio Romero, who has been missing since January 3. Officials have not yet confirmed the identity of the individual, and […]
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 […]
