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Tucson Air Force staff sergeant indicted in $11M medical device fraud
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (118+ words) Federal prosecutors say a Tucson-based Air Force staff sergeant ordered medical devices with taxpayer funds then resold them to fund his lavish lifestyle. Investigators allege the scheme brought in more than $11 million and helped buy luxury cars and a $1 million…...
Arizona contract requires removal of horses from Salt River
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (84+ words) After months of reviewing proposals, the state has once again awarded management of the Salt River horses to the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. However, the new contract with the state comes at a heavy cost: the removal of…...
Prosecutors explain why more evidence needed in Glendale abuse case
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (354+ words) GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) " Two young boys found locked in a bedroom covered in human waste are at the center of a growing criminal investigation as prosecutors request additional evidence before formally charging their parents, according to court documents released Wednesday....
Phoenix project aims to transform shelter into long-term homes for families
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (415+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " Health and a home are simple things Ashley Petroff will never take for granted. Life hasn't always been kind to her. "I feel like there's hope," she said. "It was stage four with colorectal cancer. I had to…...
Maricopa County lays out goals for 2040 Plan
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (80+ words) County officials say the 2040 plan will establish clear assurances for developers and foreknowledge for residents about what's coming to their communities. Maricopa County lays out goals for 2040 Plan Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in major social media addiction case Detectives…...
High-tech 'drone dog' on patrol at Waddell warehouse
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (59+ words) High-tech 'drone dog' on patrol at Waddell warehouse'AZ Family High-tech 'drone dog' on patrol at Waddell warehouse Man accused of killing teen in Tolleson extradited to Arizona Police search for suspect after north Phoenix shooting Winter storm arrives in Arizona…...
Federal action looms after states fail to reach Colorado River deal
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (88+ words) Federal action looms after states fail to reach Colorado River deal'azfamily.com Federal action looms after states fail to reach Colorado River deal New footage shows moments leading up to deadly shooting near Phoenix Costco Detectives in Nancy Guthrie case…...
California-based Mendocino Farms opens first location in Arizona
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (211+ words) SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) " A trendy fast-casual sandwich and salad restaurant from California is opening shop in Arizona! Mendocino Farms opened its first Arizona location in the Gainey Ranch area of Scottsdale on Tuesday. It's located near Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch…...
Arizona faces major Colorado River water cuts as deadline passes
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (382+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " Arizona will likely see major cuts to its share of Colorado River water after state leaders failed to reach an agreement with other basin states by the weekend deadline. Almost every major city in Arizona uses water from…...
Woman dies after being hit by car while crossing street in wheelchair
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (126+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " A woman has died after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a west Phoenix roadway last week. She's been identified as 68-year-old Tracie L. Gordon. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, Phoenix police and fire crews responded to…...