These cities and states were hotspots for dog attacks on mail workers, USPS says
WASHINGTON — It’s one of the oldest clichés in the book: dogs hate mail carriers. For thousands of postal workers, dog attacks are no joke. Read more Six Flags bans…
Six Flags bans guest from parks after viral video of him eating chicken nuggets on roller coaster
SANDUSKY, Ohio — The theme Park, Cedar Point in Ohio, is addressing a video that recently surfaced on YouTube, which appears to show a man eating McDonald’s chicken nuggets while…
Phoenix PD and the City of Phoenix are seeking community input on a new K‑9 policy
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is seeking public input as it looks to overhaul its canine policy, proposing changes that tighten the rules on how and when police dogs…
Former Habitat for Humanity director convicted of embezzlement, fraud in Arizona
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — The former executive director of Habitat for Humanity’s chapter in Prescott has been found guilty of embezzling large sums of money. Read more Mom pleads guilty…
Mom pleads guilty to theft for continuing to collect ESA money after moving to Texas
PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — A woman has recently pleaded guilty to theft for continuing to take funds from Arizona’s school voucher program after leaving the state, officials say. Read more…
SkinnyDipped recalls chocolate almond bites over undeclared peanuts
Bazzini, LLC is recalling several varieties of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites nationwide because the products may contain undeclared peanuts, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read…
Grand Canyon deploying a dog to scare other animals away from park visitors
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Officials at Grand Canyon National Park are trying a more natural approach at containing the wildlife population encroaching on the park’s developed areas. Read more Arizona…
Arizona faces worst nursing shortage in the nation. One college is training the next generation, fast.
MESA, Ariz. — Inside a simulation lab at Pima Medical Institute, nursing students are drawing blood, hanging IV fluids and monitoring mock patients on high-tech manikins. It looks like a…
Peoria math teacher, coach dies after long cancer battle
PEORIA, Ariz. — A high school in the West Valley is mourning the loss of a math teacher and soccer coach who recently passed away following a long cancer fight.…
Rep. Greg Stanton criticizes detainment of Tempe parent and student by ICE
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Representative Greg Stanton is speaking out against a recent ICE incident. Read more In APS territory, homeowners paid nearly 15 times more than commercial sector for…