Latest Arizona News
RSS-
As wildfires rage feds cut funding on prevention
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- As the West battles one catastrophic wildfire after another, the federal government is spending less and less on its main program for preventing blazes in the first place.A combination of government austerity and the ballooning cost of battling the ruinous fires has taken a bite out of federal efforts to remove the dead trees and flammable underbrush that clog Western ...
-
Defense US man never joined Syrian al-Qaida group
Security officials say two Yemeni soldiers were shot dead during a raid on an al-Qaida hideout in the southeastern province of Hadramawt, where the army is carrying out an ...
-
Man arrested in Mesa gas station murder
MESA, AZ - Authorities in Mesa have arrested a suspect in connection with last month's shooting death of a convenience store clerk. Mesa police say 20-year-old Keishaun Green is being held on suspicion of one count of first-degree murder. Police say Green claims he didn't kill 52-year-old Ibrahim Robles Sr. But officers say he's being considered as a suspect after reviewing ...
More Arizona News
RSS-
Man pleads not guilty in officer death
PHOENIX - A man accused in the hit-and-run death of a Phoenix police officer last month has pleaded not guilty in the case. Maricopa County prosecutors say 24-year-old Jesus Cabrera Molina entered his plea at his arraignment Wednesday. His next scheduled court date is July 19. Molina was arrested June 3 on suspicion of manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal collision. Police say ...
-
Pitbull puppy nursed to health by cat
CLEVELAND - A quick glance at a mother cat nursing her new litter is nothing out of the ordinary, however, a closer inspection would reveal something very extraordinary. Lurlene is nursing four newborn kittens (Rivette, Espa, Zixi and Tallydab) along with a one-week-old pitbull puppy. Last week, the puppy was dropped off without its mother at the Cleveland Animal Protective League. He was just ...
-
Hundreds displaced by wildfire near Prescott
A nearly 8-square-mile wildfire near Prescott had moved into people's backyards, but firefighters prevailed in keeping any of them from being destroyed.Up to 600 firefighters are expected to be battling the Doce Fire just west of Prescott by the end of the day Wednesday.Air tankers and helicopters are attacking it on the north under dry and windy conditions, while dozers build lines on the ...
-
Group files referendum to block Medicaid expansion
A group opposed to Gov. Jan Brewer's plan to expand Arizona's Medicaid plan under provisions of the federal health care overhaul law has filed a citizen's referendum to block the new law.Wednesday's filing with the secretary of state's office comes just two days after Brewer signed the law allowing more than 300,000 people to join the state plan on Jan. 1.The United ...
-
Man convicted of fraud wins appeal in 9th circuit
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- The conviction of a former Alaska prosecutor on wire fraud charges is no longer valid, a federal appeals court has ...
-
NBA Releases 2013 Summer League Schedule
The Phoenix Suns and NBA today announced the schedule for NBA Summer League 2013 in Las Vegas, which will feature 22 teams competing in a 61-game schedule from July 12-22 at the Thomas & Mack Center and COX Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. This summer's event will feature the debut of a tournament style schedule that will crown the first ever NBA Summer ...
-
Wildfires burn in Arizona California
A wildfire in Arizona grew unchecked Wednesday while officials said the area blackened by a fire in California could be closed for weeks. The Doce fire outside Prescott, Ariz., had expanded to 7,000 acres, The Arizona Republic reported. High winds and arid conditions fanned the flames with the smoke blowing toward Prescott, the state's third-largest city. A number of homes in the area 100 ...
-
RBMS suffers criminal damage
Ray Borane Middle School Principal Ana Samaniego looks at all the floor damage in one of the classrooms at Ray Borane Middle School after vandals broke in and caused several thousand dollars in damage. Bruce Whetten/Douglas ...
-
Closure for local veteran after 69 years
After 69 years, a Douglas man attended the Honor Flight Memorial in Washington D.C. and was able to get the closure that he needed as a ...
-
Douglas gets its own Gong
Sushi Gong made its grand opening on Wednesday, June 12. The restaurant is located on 80 E. 16th Street, otherwise known as the place where the old Burger King once stood.The grand opening was filled with smiling faces excited to have such hard work and dedication finally pay off. It also became very emotional when the blessings were being given and bible readings were being read to the ...
-
USDA officials pay visit to Douglas
Several members of the USDA were in Douglas last week looking over project at both CAS School as well as the Sunnyside Fire Department. Pictured above next to a sign outside the new Sunnyside fire house that is being built are, left to right, Dianna Jennings, special projects cordinator, Alan Stephens, state director, John Padalino, national administrator of the Rural Utilities Service of the ...
-
Report 1 dead from Mesa ramp collapse
Firefighters say a man has died and another is hospitalized after a section of the steel-and-wood support for an elevated ramp under construction fell in Mesa.The cause is unknown, and the accident is under investigation, says Doug Nintzel, a spokesman for the Arizona Department of Transportation.Authorities say the collapse Wednesday occurred near Loop 202 and Warner Road.The Mesa Fire ...
-
Why Mens Wearhouse fires TV icon
Apparently, Men's Wearhouse Inc. doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore. In terse release issued Wednesday, Men's Wearhouse said it has fired the face of the company and its executive chairman, George Zimmer, who appeared in many of its TV commercials with the slogan "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it." The timing was even odd --the ...
-
Officials 2 found dead from Chandler house fire
Chandler Fire Department said the bodies of an 82-year-old woman and a 72-year-old man were discovered early Wednesday. Officials say two greyhounds also were found dead in the ...
-
Arizona construction collapse kills one injures one
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Temporary framing beneath a freeway overpass in Mesa, Arizona, collapsed on Wednesday, killing one construction worker and injuring another, a fire department spokesman ...
-
Pet food recall for possible Salmonella
A massive voluntary recall of Natura Pet Products' dry pet food has been announced because of its potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall includes all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, according to the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration. Not only is there a risk to ...
-
Doce Fire How to help get assistance
Fire Weather Warning issued June 19 at 5:11AM MST expiring June 19 at 8:00PM MST in effect for: Mohave… Fire Weather Warning issued June 19 at 5:11AM MST expiring June 20 at 7:00PM MST in effect for: ...
-
FBI ends search for remains of Jimmy Hoffa in field near Detroit
A federal investigator carries yellow crime tape at a field which investigators are prepared to dig up for the remains of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in Oakland Township, Michigan June 17, ...
-
Neighbors Couple killed in Colorado wildfire waited for order to leave
DENVER -- Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from ...
-
Doce Fire at 7K acres near Prescott
Fire Weather Warning issued June 19 at 5:11AM MST expiring June 19 at 8:00PM MST in effect for: Mohave… Fire Weather Warning issued June 19 at 5:11AM MST expiring June 20 at 7:00PM MST in effect for: ...
-
Wildfire near Prescott continues to grow
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) -- A nearly 11-square-mile wildfire in Arizona's Prescott National Forest is continuing to grow as more than 500 firefighters were dispatched to battle the ...
-
Charges dropped against Ariz. wrestler
SAHUARITA, Ariz. (AP) -- Charges have been dropped against one of seven Tucson-area high school wrestlers indicted for attacking another teenage student in a campus locker ...
Tucson Spotlight
-
Tucson redevelopment project hitting obstacles
Downtown Tucson is meant to be the heart of the city, but has suffered due to the emergence of the suburbs and general economic neglect, hence making it the focus of a major revitalization project that aims to breathe new life into the area, however, the road has been uncertain and remains beset with challenges.
In 1999, residents of Tucson voted in favour of the redevelopment plan for downtown, which was to be jumped started with the construction of a new mixed-use development called Rio Nuevo, which would function as both a retail and community hub, complimented by the presence of several new hotels and the Convention Centre, which was to be expanded. Read more
News from around our Network
