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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has reported headway in the state's effort to stanch the trafficking of perilous drugs, particularly fentanyl, across its borders. In an announcement detailed by the Office of the Arizona Governor

The saguaro cactus stands tall, enduring nature's challenges. After the Bush Fire in 2020, efforts are underway to replant these iconic cacti across 193,455 acres of the Tonto National Forest. The fire, the fifth largest in state history, destroyed about 80,000 saguaros, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The residents of Scottsdale have made their voices heard, casting their votes in what has become the city's highest recorded turnout in the span of over four decades. A hard-hitting 89% of Scottsdale's electorate participated in the general election, a clear testament to the community's heightened engagement in the civic process. The votes, as tallied by the Maricopa County Elections Office, have yet to officially set the stage for the city's future leadership and policy direction once confirmed, according to the City of Scottsdale's latest release.

Lori Vallow, often referred to as the'Doomsday Mom', was commanded by an Arizona judge to complete a mental competency evaluation, as reported by

Controversy continues to roil the Sedona Police Department as former Deputy Chief Ryan Kwitkin, terminated from his position earlier this year, takes legal action against the city's officials and former boss. Kwitkin, who filed a lawsuit earlier this month, alleges that his firing represented retaliation after he raised concerns about Police Chief Stephanie Foley's conduct and questionable departmental practices. Kwitkin's attorney, Troy Foster, argues that his client's constitutional rights and state employment law were violated, according to details obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix.

In a distressing turn of events, Tyron McAlpin, a deaf and disabled man with cerebral palsy, has filed a $3.5 million claim against the City of Phoenix and three of its police officers. The notice of claim, which was served last Wednesday, details a violent encounter with Phoenix Police Officers Benjamin Harris and Kyle Sue and cites the subsequent filing of false police reports by Officer Jorge Acosta. According to Fox10 Phoenix, the officers responded to a disturbance call from a Circle K and based on a white male's allegations, proceeded to a nearby Dollar Tree where they attacked McAlpin.

As Phoenix residents wake up to another sunny day with an expected high of 81 degrees, the forecast for the upcoming week promises more of the same calm and steady weather. According to the National Weather Service, the city will experience clear skies tonight and a comfortable low around 48 degrees. With no significant wind disturbances, the weather patterns appear consistent and predictable.

Glendale Police have identified the body of a man found on Veterans Day as 30-year-old Grant Siefert, who was reported missing from Phoenix just the day before his body was discovered. According to a FOX 10 Phoenix report, two separate calls alerted police to Siefert's shirtless body, seen face down in a water retention area near 55th Avenue and Peoria. It is currently being treated as a homicide case.

In a move to help incarcerated individuals transition back into society, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) have announced two new apprenticeship programs that aim to offer adequate skills and employment opportunities post-release. These programs, which were revealed during Arizona Apprenticeship Week, have been established at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Eyman (ASPC-Eyman) and are set to train inmates in Warehouse Technician and Automotive Technician roles, as reported by the

In Pima County, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is celebrating 50 years of providing vital nutrition and support to low-income families. Since its inception in the early 1970s and the opening of its first clinic in Kentucky, WIC has expanded across the United States. The program offers families not only baby formula and nutritious foods but also educational resources and referrals, according to