Arizona Governor Dismisses Expert Review on Capital Punishment Procedures
#Arizona #DeathPenaltyThe governor of Arizona dismissed an expert judge studying the state's death penalty procedures to push forward Aaron Gunches' execution. This decision reflects a disconcerting trend of disregarding expert knowledge in important decisions, even in matters of capital punishment. read more
Teenage member of San Carlos Apache Tribe found dismembered near highway
#Arizona #HomicideInvestigationDismembered remains of missing 14-year-old girl found in trash bags along an Arizona highway, sparking a homicide investigation. Emily Pike's family mourns, questions circumstances surrounding her death. Law enforcement is investigating potential suspects and seeking information from the public. read more
Arizona Bill Proposes $2,500 Bounty for Each Deported Unauthorized Migrant
#Arizona #ImmigrationPolicyArizona legislators propose a bill that would reward police $2,500 for each migrant deportation, funded through taxing remittance payments. Concerns arise over impact on lawful migrants. Arizona has a history of controversial immigration enforcement, while states grapple with increased immigration powers to support Trump's deportation agenda. read more
Arizona Senator's Speeding Immunity Raises Debate Over Legislative Privileges
#Arizona #legislativeimmunityRepublican Arizona state senator used legislative immunity to avoid a speeding ticket. State Constitution grants lawmakers immunity from arrest, except for specific cases. Discussion to remove this privilege initiated. read more
Arizona to Execute First Death Row Inmate in Two Years
#Arizona #DeathRowArizona is set to execute Aaron Brian Gunches, convicted in 2007 for the 2002 shooting death of his girlfriend's ex-husband in Mesa. Gunches also shot a trooper in 2003. This marks the state's first execution in two years, following concerns over past executions. read more
Arizona Girl Found Dead in Feces-Covered Cage, Abuse Charges Filed
#ChildAbuse #ArizonaGrandma and mom in Arizona abused a 13-year-old special needs girl, leading to her death, by beating her and confining her in a feces-covered cage for discipline. Virginia Lujan, 55, faces charges while Jami Hodges, 33, is pending. read more
Arizona death row inmate requests expedited execution date in mid-February
#Arizona #DeathPenaltyArizona death row prisoner Aaron Brian Gunches has requested an early execution after spending over two decades awaiting death for a 2002 murder conviction. Gunches, representing himself, urged the court to skip formalities for a mid-February execution, sparking a debate on resuming Arizona's death penalty. read more
Tragic incident: Boy dies as statue falls at Arizona resort
#Arizona #AccidentalDeathAn eight-year-old boy died after a statue fell on him at the Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix, on November 27. The incident caused critical injuries leading to his death on Thanksgiving, with no foul play suspected. read more
"Arizona Abortion Access Protest Spurs Agreement to Halt 15-Week Ban"
#Arizona #AbortionRightsMembers of Arizona for Abortion Access protested a 1864 abortion ban in Phoenix in April 2024. Arizona said it won't enforce a 15-week abortion ban during a lawsuit filed by abortion providers. The lawsuit argues the ban is unconstitutional and highlights ongoing efforts to protect abortion rights. read more
Toddler narrowly avoids car collision in Arizona, bystander rescues him
#Arizona #ChildSafetyGood Samaritan saves toddler from being hit by a car in Arizona intersection. Woman records tense rescue, feeling helpless. Child's father attributes incident to unlocked door and postpartum depression. Local authorities investigating. read more
Tragic Plane Crash Near Phoenix Airport Claims Five Lives
#Arizona #PlaneCrashA business jet crashes at Falcon Field airport in Mesa, Arizona, killing five, including a 12-year-old boy and the pilot sustaining serious burn injuries. National Transportation Safety Board investigates the cause. Victims included two Ice Man Holdings LLC managers. read more
Mormon Voters in Arizona Key Focus for Harris and Trump
#USPolitics #ArizonaKamala Harris attends a Republicans for Harris event in Arizona, targeting the Mormon voting bloc to sway Arizona's traditionally Republican vote. The shift may be crucial in a tight race against Donald Trump, notable for the religious and political values at play. read more
Arizona's Crucial 2024 Election: Democrats and Republicans Battle for Votes
#Arizona #USPoliticsMark Kelly joined Joe Biden at an event in Laveen Village, Arizona, emphasizing the state's significance in the 2024 US elections as a swing state; both Republicans and Democrats vie for votes in the traditionally red state, with shifts and voter outreach strategies shaping the race. read more
Tragic Arizona Crash: Mother's Distracted Driving Leads to Children's Deaths
#Arizona #CarCrashIn Arizona, a mother tried to intervene in her children's fight while driving, leading to a fatal crash on a freeway. Two children aged 9 and 11 died instantly, while the mother and another child were injured. Authorities suspect distraction as the cause. read more
Arizona Teen Indicted for Planning Attack on Phoenix Pride Festival
#Arizona #TerrorismCharge17-year-old Marvin Jalo from Arizona faces adult charges for planning an attack at the Phoenix Pride Festival. He allegedly acquired materials for an explosive device and discussed intentions online. Arrested for unrelated incidents, his bond is set at $1 million. read more
GOP Supervisor Pleads Guilty for Refusing to Certify Election
#Arizona #ElectionCertificationA Republican county supervisor in Arizona, Peggy Judd, pleads guilty to a misdemeanor charge for refusing to certify the 2022 midterm election results, facing unsupervised probation and a fine. This case has wider implications as officials across the US debate not certifying election results. read more
Glitch in Arizona Voter Database Impacts 218,000 Voter Registrations
#Arizona #VoterRightsApproximately 218,000 Arizonans, including 79,000 Republicans and 61,000 Democrats, face voter registration issues due to a 20-year-old glitch in Arizona's database. Democratic officials fear this may lead to baseless lawsuits from Republicans to dispute election results. read more
Man discovers Lego stuck in nose for 26 years, resolves breathing issues
#Arizona #LegoAndi Norton, 32, also known as Ben Havoc, discovered a Lego piece stuck in his nose for 26 years. At age six, he tried to remove it by pushing a Lego man up his nostril. After recently blowing his nose in the shower, the Lego piece finally came out. read more
Dozens Injured as Car Crashes Into Arizona Elks Lodge
#Arizona #carcrashAs many as 30 people were injured after a car driven by a 73-year-old man crashed into an Elks Lodge restaurant in Arizona's Apache Junction suburb. Alcohol was a factor in the incident, with 10 of the injured taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. read more
Arizona Couple Narrowly Escapes Disaster as Drunk Driver Crashes Home
#Arizona #DrunkDrivingAn Arizona couple was about to have dinner when a suspected drunk driver crashed a car into their living room, narrowly missing them and three of their dogs. The 18-year-old driver was arrested, and the couple has started a GoFundMe for repairs. read more
Tragic Death of Arizona Woman Found at Desk Sparks Investigation
#Arizona #WellsFargoA Wells Fargo Arizona employee, Denise Prudhomme, 60, was found dead at her desk four days after clocking in. The investigation is ongoing, with no signs of foul play detected. read more
Tragic Death of Wells Fargo Employee Sparks Outrage and Grief
#WellsFargo #ArizonaDenise Prudhomme, a 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee in Tempe, Arizona, passed away at her desk on August 16 but went unnoticed until August 20. Police suspect no foul play and are investigating, while coworkers expressed shock and anger over the delay in finding her. read more
Volunteers Aid Migrants Crossing Arizona Desert Amid Border Dangers
#Arizona #BorderCrossingsVolunteers in Arizona are leaving water along the US-Mexico border to help migrants, with 90 deaths reported in the Arizona desert this year. The number of migrants dying while crossing the border has continued despite a decrease in border crossings. read more
39-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead in Arizona Home
#Arizona #MysteryDeathAlexandria Millard, 39, was found shot to death in her Arizona home just before her 40th birthday, sparking a mystery investigation by police. Family and friends are seeking answers while remembering her, describing her as a caring individual. read more
Arizona grand jury weighs charging Trump in election interference case
#Arizona #ElectionInterferenceArizona grand jury in a state election interference case wanted to charge Donald Trump for fake electors scheme. However, Democratic Attorney General used a PowerPoint presentation to dissuade them and ultimately did not recommend charging Trump. Trump was referred to as Unindicted Co-Conspirator 1. read more
Former Trump Attorney Jenna Ellis Agrees to Cooperate in Election Interference
#Arizona #ElectionInterferenceEx-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis will cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in an election interference case, potentially testifying against Rudy Giuliani and other GOP officials. Ellis, who reached a plea deal in Georgia, is among 18 defendants accused of trying to subvert Joe Biden's 2020 victory. read more
#Arizona #WildfireArson
Keanu Dude, 22, is accused of setting fire to an American flag, sparking a wildfire that destroyed 2,000 acres of tribal land in Arizona. The blaze destroyed 21 homes, leaving 70 people homeless. read more
#Arizona #BeeSwarmAttack
Rick Messina, a dedicated golf groundskeeper in Arizona, tragically passed away after being attacked by a swarm of bees while mowing lawns. The incident occurred at the Pusch Ridge Course in late June, leading to his death three days later. read more
#Arizona #DomesticViolence
An Arizona man, Michael Gelleny, turned himself in to police in Goodyear after shooting his wife, claiming he did so to end her years of pain. He had planned the killing for weeks, shot his wife in the head, then alerted the police. read more
#Arizona #MurderInvestigation
An Arizona man has been arrested after his wife vanished, suspected murdered. Neighbors heard screams and saw suspicious activity at their home. Blood was found outside the home, leading to the husband's arrest on assault and drug possession charges. read more
#Arizona #AbortionRights
Protesters in Arizona march against Roe v Wade overturn. Proposal for Arizona Constitution to protect abortion rights advances with over 800,000 signatures. It aims to eliminate the state's 15-week ban and ensure access until fetal viability. read more
#Arizona #ChildAbuse
An Arizona man, Anthony Jose Achibeque-Martinez, received a life sentence for the death of his 6-year-old son by starvation. The boy, Deshaun Martinez, weighed only 18 pounds when found. The parents punished him by locking him in a cupboard for stealing food. read more
#Arizona #Wildfires
Arizona firefighters battle the Boulder View fire near Phoenix as temperatures rise above 100F. The fire threatens homes, prompting evacuations and the deployment of 200+ firefighters. Wildfires in California and Oregon also burn, with progress made thanks to favorable weather conditions. read more
#Arizona #BorderCrackdown
Ernesto Tapia's store in Nogales, Arizona, once a hub for car stereo enthusiasts, now faces economic downturn due to a decline in foot traffic from Mexico amid increased border restrictions. Residents worry about business closures, with the economy overshadowing security concerns. read more
#Arizona #AnimalCruelty
A sheriff's deputy in Arizona shot and killed seven starving and abandoned dogs after providing them with water. Animal rights groups criticize his actions, while the sheriff's office defends him. read more
#Arizona #USMexicoborder
In Arizona, the legislature approves a proposal, bypassing Governor Hobbs, to make it a state crime for non-citizens to enter through Mexico and to allow arrests by local police, leading to concerns about racial profiling and costs. read more
#Arizona #BearAttack
A black bear attacked a teenager in an Arizona cabin while he watched videos. The 3-year-old bear was killed after swiping at the boy before being chased away by family. The boy is expected to fully recover. read more