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Federal, Arizona leaders seek to double fines for …

7/22/2019
Arizona leaders both in-state and at the U.S. Capitol are among those leading the push for improved measures to crack down on illegal robocalls, especially of senior citizens. From Arizona …

Phoenix police find six dead dogs in home, nine others …

6/25/2019
A Phoenix woman is accused of neglecting 15 dogs at a home, resulting in the deaths of six of them. Authorities report Blanche Lopez, 61, was arrested on 15 counts of animal cruelty. According …

FBI warns of cyber crimes ahead of World Elder Abuse …

6/10/2019
In light of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is June 15, the FBI Phoenix Field Office is raising awareness about cyber scams targeting the elderly in Arizona. Elder fraud takes many shapes …

Phoenix man accused of molesting 12-year-old girl

6/5/2019
A man in his 70s is accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl in Phoenix. Socorro Urquidi, who turns 76 Thursday, was arrested Sunday on charges of child molestation, aggravated assault on a minor, …

Child victims in Arizona have more time to file …

5/28/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Calling it a “significant and critical first step,” Gov. Doug Ducey has signed into law a measure that will give those who were sexually …

Arizona governor's executive order paves way for more …

2/7/2019
Gov. Doug Ducey is not messing around. After a Phoenix healthcare facility was found to have not formally reached an agreement with an outside company to oversee its operations, Arizona’s …

Valley Voices: Leaving patients alone

7/2/2018
This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions, which can be emailed to wvnews@newszap.com or posted online under the stories at YourValley.net. Leaving patients alone Five patients at an …

Valley Voices: Leaving patients alone

7/2/2018
This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions, which can be emailed to wvnews@newszap.com or posted online under the stories at YourValley.net. Leaving patients alone Five patients at an …

MCSO arrests 2 men in fentanyl bust involving about …

5/23/2018
Maricopa County Sheriff’s officials said two men were arrested after the seizure of a large amount of narcotic drugs inside a stuff animal. Detectives with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking …

MCSO arrests 2 men in fentanyl bust involving about …

5/23/2018
Maricopa County Sheriff’s officials said two men were arrested after the seizure of a large amount of narcotic drugs inside a stuff animal. Detectives with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking …

6-month-old boy dies from injuries allegedly inflicted …

12/22/2017
A 6-month-old boy is dead after his father allegedly bent him in half out of frustration, according to officials. The Arizona Department of Child Safety reported that the baby died Dec. 21 …

SOS aims to stop abuse with program for domestic …

12/20/2017
By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia When most people think of the Arizona Secretary of State they think of elections or maybe the business community. Domestic violence …