Five suspects have been arrested in Maricopa County for allegedly using social media to traffic firearms and narcotics, according to the sheriff’s office.
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen has called on Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to overturn federal land designations that prohibit uranium mining near the Grand Canyon.
Arizona educator and Liberty Elementary School District board president Bryan Parks has resigned following calls from parents and teachers for him to step down.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced on Jan. 29 the historic appointment of Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court, making her the first Latina and Black justice in the state’s history.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management has stepped up to support wildfire efforts in neighboring California, where devastation has left thousands displaced.
A man who was caught spraying pesticide on grocery items at a big-box store in Arizona's East Valley has been formally indicted on multiple charges. According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, 27-year-old Charles Smith, who has been described as a TikToker, turned himself in to authorities on December 21.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, whose jurisdiction lies along the southeastern Arizona border with Mexico, has expressed concern over a significant rise in border-related crimes. According to Dannels, these crimes have cost the county more than $14 million.
Authorities in Cochise County, Arizona, have revealed details about a significant ammunition bust involving tens of thousands of rounds. The operation, which took place in mid-January, was part of a coordinated multi-agency effort targeting illegal activities along Interstate 10.
President-elect Donald Trump achieved a historic milestone in the 2024 election, garnering the highest percentage of the Jewish vote for any Republican presidential candidate since 1988. According to WPA Intelligence, citing exit polls from AP/Fox News/NORC, Trump received 32% of the Jewish vote nationally, surpassing his 30% share in 2020 and 24% in 2016. This marks the strongest showing for a Republican among Jewish voters since George H.W. Bush’s 35% in 1988.
