Hobbs Restores $16.5 Million to ASU, University of Arizona, and NAU With Leftover ARPA Funds
One-time COVID relief dollars erase a June budget cut for Arizona’s public universities; Republicans call campuses flush as Hobbs faces Biggs in November.
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Arizona Court Hack Exposed More Than 150,000 Foster Care Reports, Officials Confirm
New AZFamily details: phishing email led to theft of 270,000-plus records including Foster Care Review Board files dating to 2010; Timmer calls re-victimization ‘outrageous.’
Amazon Launches Colorado River Basin Collaborative, Puts $2.4 Million Into Arizona Tribal Irrigation Tech
Company aims to help raise $100 million for basin water projects as Lake Mead and Powell sit below 30% capacity; AWS-linked sensors target Lower Basin farmland savings.
Arizona Flood Watches Highlight Burn-Scar Risk as Phoenix Opens Free Sandbag Sites
NWS Flagstaff warns 1–2 inches of rain can trigger debris flows in Dragon Bravo and Pocket Fire scars; Valley cities stockpile sand after last week’s flooding.
FBI Probing Arizona Court Breach as Timmer Says Automated Bots Copied ‘Large Chunks’ of Data
Fresh AZFamily and FOX 10 reporting: tens of thousands of records may be compromised, including protective-order holders; courts are notifying victims and advocacy groups.
Fatal Crash in Surprise Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
Surprise, AZ (December 10, 2024) – A late-night crash in Surprise on December 9, 2024, claimed the life of a 26-year-old driver and left another with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred just after 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Waddell and Sarival roads. According to the Surprise Police Department, a silver car attempted to make a…
Tempe Police Arrest Driver for Hit-and-Run After Teen Struck by SUV
Tempe, AZ – A 48-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges following a hit-and-run incident that left a 16-year-old girl in critical condition early this morning. The girl was struck by a vehicle while crossing Broadway Road near Country Club Road, and the driver fled the scene, sparking a swift investigation by local authorities. At around…
Tempe Police Arrest Three in Connection with Deadly Thanksgiving Day Shooting
TEMPE, AZ – Three men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on Thanksgiving night that left one man dead and a woman in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at an apartment complex located at 987 W. Washington St. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Tempe Police responded to multiple 9-1-1…
Surprise Police Citizen Patrol Receives International Recognition, Honored by City Council
Surprise, AZ (November 20, 2024) – At last night’s City Council meeting, the Surprise Police Citizen Patrol was honored for their exceptional service and recently winning an international award for their contributions to the community. The volunteers were celebrated for their unwavering dedication, and their efforts were recognized with the prestigious Leadership in Volunteer Police…
Tempe Police Arrest High School Student for Bringing Gun to School
Tempe, AZ A 15-year-old student from Marcos de Niza High School was arrested early this morning after bringing a firearm to campus. The incident unfolded at approximately 8:30 a.m. when Tempe Police took the student into custody after a brief pursuit. The situation began the previous day when school administrators and campus resource officers (SROs)…