Arizona News
Mike Rowe Returns the Favor at Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
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- Published: 22 April 2018 22 April 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - The Wildland Firefighter Guardian Institute (WFGI) has been recognized in Returning The Favor -- a Facebook Watch series. WFGI is featured for its work to champion firefighter safety through independent investigations, education, and real-life support for firefighters, families and the fire Community.
Bagdad Hillside LLC Found Guilty of Illegally Discharging Arsenic Contaminated Water
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- Published: 16 April 2018 16 April 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a Maricopa County Judge found Bagdad Hillside, LLC guilty of 3 felony violations of the Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program. The judge also ordered Bagdad Hillside’s Chief Financial Officer John Lopes to personally attend the sentencing on May 10, 2018, or face a bench warrant.
Gila River Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Murder
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- Published: 14 April 2018 14 April 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Philip Anthony Osife, 28, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi to 25 years in prison. Osife had previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Governor Doug Ducey Announces Teacher Pay Increase
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- Published: 16 April 2018 16 April 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey announced that he is continuing investments in Arizona’s education system by increasing teacher salaries 20 percent by the beginning of the 2020 school year. This initiative is in addition to his plan to fully restore recession-era cuts over the next five years — all without raising taxes while maintaining Arizona’s balanced budget.
Justice Department Honors Arizona Detective; FBI Agent with Federal Service Award
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- Published: 13 April 2018 13 April 2018
Washington, DC - Today, the Department of Justice recognized Detective Kevin Rivers of the Gila River Police Department and Special Agent Sherry C. Rice of the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the Federal Service Award during the annual National Crime Victims’ Service Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. This honor is awarded to federal agency personnel whose work affects victims of federal, tribal, or military crimes or promotes victims’ rights and services nationally and internationally.