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Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation has lifted lane restrictions on northbound State Route 51 near Camelback Road following a 7-week project that replaced about 700 feet of damaged pavement and repaired the freeway's drainage system. Crews completed this work over the weekend by removing work zone barricades and re-striping the roadway to restore the flow of traffic on one HOV lane and three general purpose lanes. The lane restrictions began July 27, requiring northbound SR 51 to be narrowed to two lanes as crews repaired a damaged stormwater pipe and poured new concrete to replace the old, uneven surface. The...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/seven-weeks-of-sr-51-lane-restrictions-are-over/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a bridge rehabilitation project on a key route into Holbrook. The .4 million Little Colorado Bridge project along State Route 77 began in April, with the goal of rehabilitating and extending the life of the bridge that lies just south of Holbrook, on the way to Snowflake. Crews milled and repaired the existing bridge deck and bridge joints, and replaced the roadway pavement on the north end of the bridge to Joy Nevin Avenue. Slope paving under the bridges was rehabilitated, and the guardrails and pavement markers in the project area were replaced...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/key-route-into-holbrook-gets-a-2-4m-upgrade/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The American Job Center at Yavapai College is hosting a job fair at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Wed., Sep. 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. The job fair registered more than 50 employers, including the United States Army, Fork in the Road Restaurants, Abrio Home Care, Sevita, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, The Pines Home Health and Hospice, Ability, Fann Contracting Inc., Om Manufacturing, Ohana AZ, Prescott Valley Charter School, Chino Valley Unified School District, City of Prescott, Yavapai County Education Service Agency, Pursuit Aerospace, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and more. Attendees can learn the latest...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/50-employers-coming-to-prescott-valley-job-fair/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Starting this month, drivers may need to update their photo on file with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. Beginning September 12, Arizona law, A.R.S. 28-3173, adjusts the time frame to update a photo from 12 years to 16 years. The standard driver license typically expires when a person turns 65, but an updated photo is required to ensure the credential photo resembles you. The updated photo requirement will be the same if you have the standard Arizona driver license or the federally compliant Arizona Travel ID. Many Arizonans have switched to the federally compliant Arizona Travel ID,...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-photo-update-requirement-for-drivers/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened a new tunnel as part of a project to construct a free-flowing interchange that will reduce delays on the main route between Phoenix and Las Vegas. This milestone comes as ADOT has reached 80% completion on the 6 million project to build a new connection between Interstate 40 and US 93 in west Kingman. The 239-foot-long tunnel carries northbound Beale Street traffic from downtown Kingman and I-40 that is about to merge with northbound US 93 on the way to Las Vegas. It is just one element of the project that will reduce...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-tunnel-opens-to-enhance-kingman-interchange/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Frank Milstead joined Bruce & Gaydos to share his professional opinion as a former law enforcement executive because the Phoenix Police Dept. released disciplinary records for former officers Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez who were both arrested and are facing aggravated assault charges.

Send us a text and chime in!Drivers should consider using a recommended detour when a westbound Loop 303 lane restriction near I-17 in north Phoenix starts on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Westbound Loop 303 will be narrowed to one lane between the I-17 interchange and 43rd Avenue from 5 a.m. Wednesday (Sept. 9) through October. The restriction will be in place for bridge construction as part of ADOT's ongoing I-17/Loop 303 interchange improvement project. Heavy traffic and delays are expected, especially along the northbound I-17 exit ramp at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive. Drivers should consider using the following nearby detour:...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/loop-303-lane-restriction-in-north-phoenix/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!No construction closures are scheduled on state highways over the Labor Day weekend. However, the Arizona Department of Transportation reminds drivers to make advance plans for trips and expect heavier traffic, especially during peak travel times. ADOT and its contractors will not schedule any full closures along state highways, including Phoenix-area freeways, from Friday afternoon, Sept. 4, to late Monday night, Sept. 7, to limit impacts on holiday weekend travel. Drivers should allow extra time during busier holiday weekend travel periods, including Friday afternoon and Monday afternoon and evening. Multiple agencies, including ADOT, the Department of Public Safety and other...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/what-arizona-drivers-should-know-before-labor-day/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Another stretch of a new lane along westbound Loop 101 in the Northwest Valley is open as progress continues on the Arizona Department of Transportation's Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening project west of Interstate 17. Following a weekend closure, crews opened a fourth westbound general purpose travel lane along Loop 101 between 51st and 75th avenues. This latest milestone takes place as work continues on ADOT's 0 million Loop 101 widening project to add new lanes and other improvements between I-17 and 75th Avenue. The entire project, designed to improve the flow of traffic along the busy freeway, is...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/loop-101-opens-another-new-lane-in-northwest-valley/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Tip Tuesday, 4-8 Min Real Estate TipsThere is a new Arizona real estate issue home buyers and homeowners should have on their radar.​​The Arizona Attorney General recently sued MV Realty, alleging the company offered homeowners upfront cash in exchange for future exclusive listing rights that could last as long as 40 years, with memoranda recorded against their properties. The AG's complaint alleges those recorded documents could interfere with a future sale, refinance, transfer, or other transaction.​​The lawsuit is still pending, so the AG's allegations have not been adjudicated in that case. Separately, the Arizona Department of Real Estate previously issued enforcement orders involving MV Realty entities and recorded memorandums in Arizona.​​This does not mean home buyers should panic, but it does mean the title report matters.​​In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday episode, Ryan and I are talking about why unusual recorded documents should never be brushed off, how a title issue could affect financing or closing, and why buyers, agents, lenders, and title companies need to communicate early when something unexpected shows up.​​Most transactions will probably never encounter this issue, but if MV Realty or any unusual memorandum appears during the title search, it is worth investigating before closing.​​​Connect with Team EvoAZ: Text ConnectWithKatie to 480-508-9828​Connect with Ryan:Text ConnectWithRyan to 480-508-9828​​​Want to browse Phoenix area homes? Text GetPhoenixDeals to 480-508-9828 to see our current "good deals" page.​​Disclaimer: This video is prerecorded. The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed lender, real estate agent, or wealth manager for guidance specific to your situation.

In this episode, we speak with Amanda Abruzzo, Senior Operations Administrator with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, about TeleMVD at the Ports and how the program uses technology and partnerships to expand access to MVD services across Arizona. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

Send us a text and chime in!US 160 in Northeastern Arizona now features fresh pavement due to an Arizona Department of Transportation project completed in partnership with the Navajo Nation. The top layer of pavement was removed and replaced along 24 miles of US 160 between mileposts 416-440, improving the driving surface. Along with the pavement rehabilitation, crews made safety enhancements such as replacing guardrail, installing rumble strips, building up the shoulders, and paving turnouts off of the highway. Paving wrapped up with a chip seal treatment and new pavement markings. Crews also replaced the existing bridge rail on the Walker Creek Bridge at milepost 435...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/adot-completes-24-miles-of-us-160-improvements/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!A project to add traffic capacity and improve traffic flow at the Interstate 10 interchange at Jackrabbit Trail in the West Valley is starting this weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The two-year project will provide new freeway bridges, widen the on- and off-ramps at Jackrabbit Trail and make much-needed cross street improvements in the area. The following restrictions are scheduled this weekend as crews set work zones for initial work at the interchange: Eastbound I-10 off-ramp and westbound I-10 on-ramp at Jackrabbit Trail closed from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 29). Detours will be available...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/major-i-10-interchange-project-begins-in-the-west-valley/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Two miles of US 60 through downtown Globe has a new pavement surface following completion of an Arizona Department of Transportation project. The .7 million project removed and replaced the road surface between Santee Street and US 70, mileposts 250-252. Crews also made sidewalk, curb and gutter repairs in the project zone, as well as guardrail and bridge improvements. This two-mile stretch of US 60 runs through the heart of downtown Globe, seeing an average of 16,400 vehicles traveling through the area each day. The improved roadway pavement and updated safety elements are creating a safer, smoother drive for those...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/us-60-pavement-rehabilitation-in-globe/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately 3.9 million* on sports and events in June of 2026, according to newly released reports by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This figure represents an approximate 22.3 percent increase year-over-year when compared to June 2025. As a result of privilege fees that correspond to consumer activity in June, for fiscal year 2027 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated approximately .2 million in privilege fees to the state – approximately .1 million from event wagering and ,860 from fantasy sports. Since the launch of legal sports betting in Arizona in 2021, people...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-sports-wagering-increases-22-3-year-over-year/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Flagstaff, in partnership with MetroPlan, Coconino County, Mountain Line, Northern Arizona University (NAU), and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), is developing the Flagstaff Safe Streets Master Plan (SSMP) — a shared vision for how people move throughout the Flagstaff region today and into the future. The plan will examine the entire transportation system — including streets, sidewalks, bikeways, trails, transit, and regional connections — to make travel safer, easier, more accessible, and better connected for everyone. Residents who travel throughout Flagstaff every day have firsthand knowledge of the transportation system that data alone cannot capture —...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/flagstaff-seeks-public-input-for-safe-streets-master-plan/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Arizonans have additional choices to support their favorite charitable causes as the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offers three new specialty license plates established by state law. With the addition of the Italian American Heritage, Kidney Disease Awareness and the Suicide Prevention specialty plates, MVD now offers 107 specialty license plates that can be viewed and ordered at azmvdnow.gov/plates. “Specialty license plates offer a fun way to customize your vehicle and show your support for one of these uniquely Arizona organizations,” MVD Director Michael Cryderman said. “MVD is pleased to support Arizona communities through the various plates for...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-adds-3-new-specialty-license-plates/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!A vision nearly two decades in the making is taking a major step toward reality. The Town of Chino Valley has been awarded ,569,072 through the Arizona Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives Program for the Peavine Trail South Connection Project. With a Town match of just 5,289, the award represents a total project investment of ,724,361 in Chino Valley and the region's trail system. The funding will support final design and construction of approximately two miles of trail needed to close a critical gap in the existing Peavine Trail system. The Town has budgeted 4,182 to complete the project design...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/chino-valley-awarded-2-57m-for-peavine-trail-connection/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

If you have ever sweated through your child's full meltdown at a store and wondered if it could have been prevented, this episode is for you. We are talking with Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist about navigating stressful moments with your child by practicing emotional regulation and positive discipline. The conversation also gets into how to respond to aggression and why tantrums can sometimes get louder before they get better. Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions. Links:  Guest: Kristin Carothers, PhD

Send us a text and chime in!A smoother ride is in store for motorists on US 93 after completion of an Arizona Department of Transportation project that replaced 13 miles of highway surface near Wikieup. In Spring 2025, ADOT began work that replaced the surface of US 93 between mileposts 131-144. Crews repaved the roadway and shoulders, as well as designated crossovers. Bridge joints and seals were put in place and new guardrail and drainage features were installed along the project zone. Safety features such as ground-in rumble strips were also put in along the highway. Work began in 2025 and finished in July, with crews...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/adot-completes-13-miles-of-us-93-improvements-near-wikieup/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation will permanently close the Interstate 10 interchange at Palo Verde Road the night of Friday, Aug. 14, as part of an ongoing project to reconstruct and widen I-10 from Kino Parkway to Alvernon Way. The closure is set for 9 p.m. Aug. 14. The upcoming change is the latest sign of progress on ADOT's 0 million project to modernize approximately 3 miles of I-10 southeast of downtown Tucson by adding travel lanes and improving interchanges. The Palo Verde interchange closure will allow crews to further reconstruct the highway after demolishing the existing bridges at Palo...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/tucson-i-10-palo-verde-road-interchange-to-close-permanently/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a pavement improvement project along Interstate 40 between Seligman and Kingman. This million project spanned 16 miles of I-40, between Fort Rock Road to the Markham Wash Bridge (mileposts 92-108). The work included milling the existing pavement and applying a new surface while also making spot repairs in certain areas. New pavement markings were applied, and crews conducted other related work in the area. Work began in January and, after a brief break, resumed in April. To reduce the impact on traffic during construction, ADOT maintained at least one lane of traffic...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/adot-completes-8-million-i-40-pavement-project/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Arizonans participating in the state's gambling voluntary self-exclusion program are now eligible for no-cost, problem gambling-focused financial counseling sessions facilitated by GamFin. The Arizona Department of Gaming's Division of Problem Gambling (Division) announced today that Arizonans enrolled in the state's gambling voluntary self-exclusion program are now eligible for no-cost financial counseling through GamFin, a state-contracted provider. “Financial harm is one of the most significant problem gambling impacts felt today,” said Elise Mikkelsen, Division Director. “Broadening access to financial counseling strengthens Arizona's continuum of care by ensuring more individuals have the tools, support, and guidance they need to rebuild as they...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-expands-free-financial-counseling-for-problem-gambling/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Please be advised that the Arizona Department of Transportation, in conjunction with Asphalt Paving & Supply, Inc., will be constructing two passing lanes on Iron Springs Road on behalf of Yavapai County. One passing lane being at the intersection of Skyline Drive between mileposts 4.9 and 5.6 and another north of Tonto Road between mileposts 12.4 and 13.1. The working hours are from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During this period, there will be shoulder, lane, and sidewalk closures, along with detours and speed reductions. Two-way traffic on Iron Springs Road will be maintained throughout the project....   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/iron-springs-road-passing-lane-project-begins-in-yavapai-county/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation has recently completed two projects along US 60 near Show Low. Pavement was repaired and passing lanes were installed just a few miles apart on this major connecting route between the White Mountains and New Mexico. In May 2025, ADOT began work on a project to install three miles of new passing lanes along US 60 between Little Mormon Lake Road and Bell Spring. One passing lane was created in both eastbound and westbound directions between mileposts 345-348. Additionally, new permanent pavement markings were applied, and new drainage and signage was installed. Two months later,...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/show-low-us-60-road-projects-completed-by-adot/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!A project to add improvements along several streets near their crossings over Interstate 10 in Phoenix has been completed ahead of schedule. The Arizona Department of Transportation's million project, which started in January, resurfaced sections of Seventh Street, as well as all cross streets between Elliot Road and Chandler Boulevard along I-10. The project reached its construction completion this week, approximately three weeks ahead of schedule. Other improvements included sidewalk and driveway improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Crews also replaced sections of curbs and gutters and installed street lighting in some areas. ADOT worked on the...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/phoenix-i-10-cross-street-improvement-project-completed-early/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is enhancing features to communication accommodations, which allow people to voluntarily indicate through their driver or vehicle record that they, or someone in the vehicle, may require accommodations to better communicate with first responders during traffic stops or incidents. Currently, when law enforcement runs a driver license number, license plate or VIN of those that have signed up for this voluntary option, the phrase ‘Communication Accommodation' appears on the first responder's computer screen. This helps law enforcement understand that someone may respond differently during traffic stops or other interactions. Starting today, a...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-mvd-adds-new-communication-accommodation-options/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, “don't just burn your MAGA hats, torch them.”Then, on the rest of the menu, a federal judge threw out a defamation suit filed by Ka$h Patel because he really is a “googly-eyed Kremlin Bit*h”; the Arizona Department of Education wants answers to why the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind violated federal disability law when it restricted placement options for students and predetermined where they should attend; and, a labor union and two women prison employees filed a lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for unlawfully halting their sexual harassment cases as part of wider order to suspend proceedings in all federal-sector class claims.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where gunmen killed a high-ranking Taliban official in Afghanistan in a rare targeted attack; and, France served pro-Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova, with an order to leave the country, after accusations that she was churning out Kremlin propaganda on French television and radio.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” – Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation is supporting a nationwide public safety campaign that aims to raise awareness about how drivers can safely pass under low clearance bridges and avoid preventable crashes. The “Check Your Height, Know It's Right” campaign is a multi-state effort that encourages drivers to check that their vehicle is not too tall to safely fit under bridges that extend over the highway. These types of overhead collisions, known as bridge strikes, not only cause damage to vehicles and infrastructure, but also create traffic delays and put motorists and first responders at risk. Drivers are responsible for knowing...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-public-safety-campaign-for-bridge-strikes/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Following monsoon rain storms last week, Arizona Department of Transportation crews have completed repairs to reopen a section of State Route 88 (Apache Trail) that had been closed because of damage to the highway. Crews worked over the past several days to remove rockfall, clear clogged culverts and drains, grade the roadway and made additional repairs, to open a segment of SR 88 that stretches between Roosevelt Dam and Fish Creek Hill (mileposts 240-222). Work is continuing in this area and motorists should slow down and pay attention when approaching and driving through work zones. According to the Flood Control...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/apache-trail-sr-88-reopens-after-monsoon-damage/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

What does it take to manage one of the most unique fleet operations in government? In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton sits down with Jeffrey Dickman, Equipment Shop Supervisor for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, to discuss the realities of maintaining a prison fleet with the help of inmate mechanics. Jeff oversees maintenance operations at one of Arizona's correctional facilities, managing everything from patrol trucks and SUVs to heavy equipment, backhoes, graders, bulldozers, and long-haul trucks. Together, Marc and Jeff explore how correctional fleets operate like miniature cities, the challenges of balancing mission-critical vehicle availability with limited budgets, and why fleet managers need better data to justify fleet size, replacement funding, and operational decisions. The conversation dives into topics every public fleet leader faces—including fleet right-sizing, vehicle replacement strategies, total cost of ownership (TCO), preventative maintenance compliance, technician shortages, chargebacks, budgeting, and using fleet data to build credibility with leadership. Whether you manage a city, county, state, university, corrections, or utility fleet, this episode offers practical lessons on how data-driven fleet management helps eliminate blind spots, improve vehicle availability, and strengthen leadership conversations. In this episode, you'll learn: How prison fleet maintenance programs operate with inmate mechanics The benefits of vocational training inside correctional facilities Why fleet right-sizing starts with understanding your organization's mission The difference between vehicle utilization and mission utilization How replacement planning reduces maintenance costs and technician demand Why total cost of ownership matters more than purchase price How to justify fleet budgets using operational data The importance of chargebacks and understanding true maintenance costs Strategies for improving preventative maintenance compliance How fleet managers can lead from any level of an organization If you're responsible for fleet operations, asset management, public works, corrections, or government fleet budgeting, this conversation is packed with actionable ideas you can implement immediately.   Speaker Bios Marc Canton Marc Canton is Vice President of Fleet Strategy at RTA Fleet and host of the Fleet Success Show. A former public fleet leader, Marc helps government and enterprise fleets improve fleet availability, reduce operational blind spots, and make data-driven decisions through modern fleet management strategies. With decades of hands-on fleet experience, he regularly speaks on fleet leadership, asset lifecycle management, maintenance operations, replacement planning, budgeting, and performance benchmarking. Marc works with fleet organizations across North America to build safer, more efficient, and more accountable fleet operations. Jeffrey Dickman Jeffrey Dickman is an Equipment Shop Supervisor with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, where he oversees fleet maintenance operations for one of the state's correctional complexes. He manages a diverse fleet that includes patrol vehicles, heavy equipment, utility vehicles, and long-haul trucks while leading a maintenance team consisting of staff technicians and inmate mechanics. Jeffrey is passionate about data-driven fleet management, preventative maintenance, replacement planning, and developing vocational skills that help prepare incarcerated individuals for successful careers after release. Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet. Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=episode_213 Control fleet chaos with RTA Fleet360, proven software designed by fleet managers for fleet managers: https://rtafleet.com/book-a-demo?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=episode_213

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Gaming's Division of Problem Gambling (Division) announced today the release of a new survey research report: Gambling Behaviors, Attitudes, and Experiences Among Arizona Adult Residents (2026). The Division commissions statewide survey research to assess problem gambling in the state, with the latest 2026 survey and the 2023 report completed by Problem Gambling Solutions, Inc., its Principal Investigator Jeffrey Marotta, PhD, ICGC-II, and its Lead Research Scientist, Glenn Yamagata, MPhil. “As gambling becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life and digital environments, Arizona is strengthening problem gambling prevention and treatment through data-driven innovation and strategic investment,” said Elise...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-survey-reveals-new-gambling-trends/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Photo: A loader prepares the Pinyon Plain Mine for uranium ore production on its lowest level more than 1,400 feet underground on Sept. 8, 2023. (Ryan Heinsius / KNAU) Arizona regulators approved a higher level of arsenic in groundwater under a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon. As KNAU's Chris Clements reports, it comes despite firm tribal opposition. In its decision allowing the higher levels, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality agreed with the owner of the Pinyon Plain Mine that the increase in arsenic is naturally occurring. That is despite two comments from groundwater scientists urging regulators to require more proof from Energy Fuels Resources, the mine owner. The scientists wrote that it is likely the mine is contributing to the higher levels, but an executive with Energy Fuels told KNAU in May that the higher arsenic levels are not the result of mining activity or discharge. The Havasupai Tribe condemned the regulators’ decision and said it would pursue every legal avenue it can to protect water in the Grand Canyon. A loader prepares the Pinyon Plain Mine for uranium ore production on its lowest level more than 1,400 feet underground on Sept. 8, 2023. (Photo: Ryan Heinsius / KNAU) More than 200 intertribal youth joined community elders and mentors at the Native Youth Generational Leadership Summit to learn traditional and contemporary skills to foster strength and resiliency. (Photo: Monica Sue Minyard) This year’s Native Youth Generational Leadership Summit in Port Angeles, Wash. brought young Native people from across the country together to build community, learn about substance use prevention, and practice everyday skills, as Isobel Charle reports. The summit was hosted by the Lower Elwha Klallam and Spokane Tribes with support from the American Indian Health Commission. Tia Skerbeck with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Council says the two-and-a-half-day summit included traditional practices that not all Native young people get to experience, like storytelling and talking circles. “We rely on those teachings and those practices to help carry through the prevention messages that we’re sharing with the youth and helping them develop some skills to become resilient. They’re not just little kids running around. They’re our future leaders.” Skerbeck adds the youth also shared what issues they would like to see their communities prioritize. She says while the summit was focused on youth, it was multi-generational and included elders who offered guidance and support. Audrey Gales is a 19-year-old Lower Elwha Klallam community member. Gales' auntie, Jacqueline Salyers, was killed by police in 2016. She says learning about issues related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and Women while calling for justice for her auntie and all Native victims of violence is close to her heart. She has been to a number of similar events over the years and encourages other young people to attend. “Especially if you’re Indigenous and it’s a Native summit, always attend. It’s always worth it. You learn so much, meet so many people.” She adds another highlight was learning how to make a salmon net out of stinging nettle and celebrating the return of fish populations to the Elwha River after her Tribe led the campaign to remove two dams there. The Ketchikan Indian Community launched a new community care package initiative for summer visitors and local residents. (Photo: Michael Fanelli / KRBD) The Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) has launched a new initiative that combines tourism with community service. The Community Care Package Initiative invites visitors and local residents to assemble care packages with items such as socks, toiletries, hygiene products, and snacks for people experiencing homelessness in Ketchikan. According to the tribe, proceeds from the program will support its Permanent Supportive Housing project, which is expected to open in August and provide housing and supportive services for 28 people. The initiative builds on KIC’s efforts to address homelessness, including operating Ketchikan’s only overnight cold weather shelter for the past two years. The tribe says it hopes the program encourages visitors to support the local community while visiting Southeast Alaska. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Trump administration escalates attack on Native American museum narratives

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Arizona Department of Public Safety Sgt. Kameron Lee talks with guest host Kelsey Mo about how to stay safe when monsoon storms spawn blowing dust. 

Are you wondering if your child is on track with their milestones?  In this episode, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is joined by Peggy Peixoto, Program Manager for the Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program at the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). They cover what happens during a screening, why early intervention is key, and how Arizona parents can access these services. Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions. Links:  Guest: Peggy Peixoto CDC Milestone Tracker App ASQ: Ages and Stages Questionnaire Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) AZ Strong Families Community Services

Terry Murphy has been sober since May 23, 1991—nearly 35 years of continuous recovery. In this live episode of I Love Being Sober, recorded with the Camelback Recovery outpatient community in Phoenix, Arizona, Terry joins host Tim Westbrook to share the addiction that nearly killed him, the morning everything changed, and the life he has built since.Terry is a husband of 47 years, father of two, and grandfather of three. In long-term recovery, he has spent more than three decades serving in substance-use programs with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the Arizona Department of Corrections. He was appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano to Arizona's substance abuse credentialing committee and founded Helping Hands for the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering millions of pounds of aid to tribal communities. In 2024, he became the primary author of the Twelve-Step Companion Guide of Cocaine Anonymous—the first major addict-authored recovery text since 1982. He also ran his first marathon at 50 and has now completed five ultramarathons.In this episode, Terry discusses:The night in active addiction when he believed his family would be better off without him—and what stopped himWhy he calls addiction “a grave I dug” and recovery a miracle he didn't earnLosing his job after entering rehab, and the opportunity nine months sober that changed everythingThe difficult amends he has made over three decades in recoveryWorking the 12 Steps repeatedly—and how each pass brings something newRunning marathons and ultramarathons, and what endurance teaches about sobrietyCo-authoring a new recovery guide and why it was long overdueWhat 35 years of sobriety has looked like in its most recent chapterA direct message to those in treatment—and anyone questioning whether recovery is worth itWhether you are new to sobriety, long into recovery, working the Steps, or supporting someone in addiction, Terry Murphy's story is a reminder of what long-term recovery can make possible.Go to camelbackrecovery.com for more information.

Terry Murphy has been sober since May 23, 1991—nearly 35 years of continuous recovery. In this live episode of I Love Being Sober, recorded with the Camelback Recovery outpatient community in Phoenix, Arizona, Terry joins host Tim Westbrook to share the addiction that nearly killed him, the morning everything changed, and the life he has built since. Terry is a husband of 47 years, father of two, and grandfather of three. In long-term recovery, he has spent more than three decades serving in substance-use programs with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the Arizona Department of Corrections. He was appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano to Arizona's substance abuse credentialing committee and founded Helping Hands for the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering millions of pounds of aid to tribal communities. In 2024, he became the primary author of the Twelve Step Companion Guide of Cocaine Anonymous—the first major addict-authored recovery text since 1982. He also ran his first marathon at 50 and has now completed five ultramarathons. In this episode, Terry discusses: The night in active addiction when he believed his family would be better off without him—and what stopped him Why he calls addiction "a grave I dug" and recovery a miracle he didn't earn Losing his job after entering rehab, and the opportunity nine months sober that changed everything The difficult amends he has made over three decades in recovery Working the 12 Steps repeatedly—and how each pass brings something new Running marathons and ultramarathons, and what endurance teaches about sobriety Co-authoring a new recovery guide and why it was long overdue What 35 years of sobriety has looked like in its most recent chapter A direct message to those in treatment—and anyone questioning whether recovery is worth it Whether you are new to sobriety, long into recovery, working the Steps, or supporting someone in addiction, Terry Murphy's story is a reminder of what long-term recovery can make possible.

What does it take to bring artificial intelligence into state child welfare systems? How do you modernize legacy systems…without losing the human judgment at the heart of child welfare? And what happens when you combine data, product thinking, and human-centered design to rethink how government delivers services? Join host Michael J. Keegan and his guest […]

What does it take to bring artificial intelligence into state child welfare systems? How do you modernize legacy systems…without losing the human judgment at the heart of child welfare? And what happens when you combine data, product thinking, and human-centered design to rethink how government delivers services? Join host Michael J. Keegan and his guest Steven Hintze, Chief Data and Product Officer at the Arizona Department of Child Safety. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailArizona's housing growth just ran into a question that's bigger than any one subdivision: who gets to change the rules for water, and how? We sit down with Phoenix water law attorney Michele Van Quatham to unpack a trial court ruling in Home Builders Association of Central Arizona v. Arizona Department of Water Resources, a case that turns on the 100-year assured water supply program and the power of agencies to shift policy without formal rulemaking.We walk through how a developer typically qualifies for a 100-year water certificate in the Phoenix Active Management Area, including the groundwater “physical availability” analysis, hydrology studies tied to specific wells, and the 1,000-foot depth-to-water standard. Then we dig into the conflict sparked by the new Phoenix AMA groundwater model and the resulting pause on new determinations. The key legal issue is administrative procedure: the court finds that expanding the “affected area” to the full regional model functions like a new rule of general applicability, which requires public notice and the Arizona rulemaking process.From there, we connect the courtroom fight to real-world water policy and planning. We discuss a second lawsuit challenging a program that effectively demands 125% to 133% of water supplies, the limits of Colorado River and Central Arizona Project water for replenishment, and why “new water” quickly becomes expensive. Finally, we explore practical paths forward, from advanced water reuse and direct potable reuse to desalination concepts and the complicated water footprint of data centers once energy and cooling are counted. If this conversation helped you see Arizona groundwater management in a new light, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review.

The Hazen Fire continues to burn in the West Valley, with authorities scrambling to contain it. KTAR reporter Colton Krolak joined the show with Brandalyn Vonk, PIO for Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, to provide an update on the fire.

Questions are being raised about how the Anchorage Police Department responded to a missing Alaska Native college student from the Bering Sea community of Shaktoolik. After almost four months, the remains of Kelly Hunt were found in a wooded area in the city, as KNBA's Rhonda McBride reports. Although the search for Kelly Hunt ended in a ravine where she was found last week, the quest for answers goes on. The 19 year old's remains were discovered not far from the home she had been staying in, where she stopped to visit on her way to attend college in Soldotna. She was last seen on the morning of January 7. Her family reported her missing four days later. Advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) have questioned the police's response. “When a young Alaska Native woman is reporting missing, it is too late, and now we are looking at human remains.” Michael Livingston (Unangax̂), a retired Anchorage police officer and MMIP advocate, says Hunt's case reflects a pattern he has seen too often. He says several red flags in Hunt's disappearance should have prompted a more aggressive investigation. He says she had left her purse behind, with money inside, as well as clothing, signs she did not plan to be gone for very long. “Was there anymore, that anybody could have done, to try to have located her, early on in the game, to see whether or not any video surveillance cameras or people in the neighborhood might have seen anything suspicious?” Livingston says he would like to see an investigation into the police's response. Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case says he would be happy to discuss the department's handling of the case with advocates, but for now, the ability of police to talk about the investigation is very limited. “The problem is that can really cause challenges if it does become a criminal investigation later on.” Case says one of difficulties police faced was the four-day gap between the time that Hunt went missing and when her disappearance was reported. Case says he doesn't blame anyone for the delay. The difficulties were understandable under the circumstances. “But as soon as we found out that she was missing, we took the report, and detectives took over that case and treated that case as a critical or a high-risk case, that there was definitely concern over.” Case says investigators continue to process evidence in the case as they wait for the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the exact cause of Kelly Hunt's death. So far, no arrests have been made. A tribute to slain teen Emily Pike adorns a fence in Mesa, Ariz. (Photo: Gabriel Pietrorazio / KJZZ) Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) signed a bipartisan bill into law this month, mandating that the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) make attempts to enter cooperative agreements with each of the state's 22 federally recognized tribes. KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio has more on the measure meant to improve child welfare. The statute requires DCS to identify a liaison for each tribe, who is then responsible for providing technical assistance and coordinating communication. The agency will also share best practices, policies, training materials, and operational standards. Murdered San Carlos Apache teen Emily Pike was in the care of DCS when she went missing from a Mesa group home for the last time in early 2025. Her tribe has yet to enter an agreement with DCS, but is in talks. To date, only four tribes have established such Memoranda of Understanding. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Oklahoma tribes work to keep Medicaid access intact as federal cuts loom

An Arizona trial court this afternoon struck down the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ new restriction on development known as the “Unmet Demand Rule”—a restriction limiting construction throughout the Maricopa County area—as a violation of state laws restricting the powers of bureaucratic agencies. We talked to Jon Riches, VP for litigation with the Goldwater Institute to discuss the ruling and what it means for Arizona. 

Recorded live at the Captive Insurance Companies Association Conference, this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI features Victoria Fimea, chief captive analyst with the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Ms. Fimea discusses the continued growth of Arizona's captive insurance program, emphasizing the state's measured, quality-driven approach and its collaborative ecosystem of regulators and service providers. The conversation explores trends in captive formation, including the rise of first-time owners and evolving use cases as captives become more integrated into broader enterprise strategy. Ms. Fimea also outlines what regulators look for in strong business plans, common areas where applicants underestimate governance and operational requirements, and the importance of communication, compliance, and experienced advisers. She further shares how Arizona balances accessibility with analytical rigor and what the future may hold for the domicile's continued development.

Today we're talking about early childhood literacy AKA the difference between being able to sound out words and making context connections.  In this episode of The Parenting Brief, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez sits down with Cynnamon Woodberry from Make Way for Books to discuss how Arizona parents can build foundational literacy skills through simple, everyday interactions like talking, singing, and playing.  Host: Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions. Links:  Guest: Cynnamon Woodberry Make Way for Books Harvard Center on the Developing Child Zero to Three The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) First Things First

Bruce & Gaydos explain the Arizona Department of Gaming's PSAs raising awareness about a self-exclusion program to help people limit gambling.

The historic heat dome moving across the country smashed hundreds of high temperature records. Several places in Arizona and California reached 112 degrees — an unheard-of high in March. The Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona issued an extreme heat warning after an official high temperature hit 108 degrees. The temporary weather phenomenon is slowly moving on, but not before drying out watersheds and melting snowpack that are critical sources of summer for people and agriculture. And climate experts say the abnormally hot start to the year is only the beginning. We’ll speak with researchers and others who are keeping track of climate trends for the year on what people can expect in the months ahead. GUESTS Roberta “Birdie” Wilcox-Cano (Diné), mayor of Winslow, Ariz. Mary “Cathy” Cathleen Wilson (Tohono O’odham), climate journalist and advocate Dr. Eugene Livar, Chief Heat Officer for Arizona Department of Health Services Alexander “Sasha” Gershunov, research meteorologist for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego Rob Fairbanks (Leech Lake Ojibwe), comedian aka The Rez Reporter Break 1 Music: To Keep the World We Know (song) Bruce Cockburn (artist) O Sun O Moon (album) Break 2 Music: Save the World (song) Tribz (artist) Trimmed (album)

Behavioral addictions like gambling are real behavioral health conditions, not character flaws, and they can hide in plain sight. In this episode, Davina Mena, Tribal Liaison for the Arizona Division of Problem Gambling, explains how behavioral addictions work and why gambling is often misunderstood, including how it can rewire the brain's reward system much like substance use disorders. She describes how gambling addiction can surface at work through distraction, missed time, stress, and financial pressure, even when individuals appear high-functioning. Davina offers practical guidance for families and individuals, emphasizing empathy, healthy boundaries, honest self-checks, and awareness of local resources. She also urges providers to integrate brief screening questions into routine care and discusses the unique realities for tribal communities, where casinos support economic sovereignty while still posing risks that deserve proactive attention. Tune in to better understand behavioral addictions, reduce stigma, and learn concrete ways families, providers, and communities can respond. Resources: Connect with and follow Davina Mena on LinkedIn. Follow the Arizona Department of Gaming on LinkedIn.  Learn more about the Arizona Department of Gaming's Problem Gambling Division on their website. Take the Problem Gambling Self-screening Quiz here. If someone you know is struggling with a gambling addiction, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or the national helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER for confidential support.

Send us a textThe guest for Talking About Kids' second episode of National Children's Dental Health Month is Shelly Buckholz.  Shelly is the Sealant Program Manager for the Arizona Department of Health Services, and she is going to describe what Arizona is doing to promote children's oral health. Similar programs are available throughout the United States and in other countries. More information about Shelly and the Cavity Free AZ program is at talkingaboutkids.com.

//The Wire//2300Z February 5, 2026////ROUTINE////BLUF: ARIZONA POLICE HELICOPTER CRASHES DURING SMALL ARMS ENGAGEMENT IN FLAGSTAFF. MORE DETAILS EMERGE REGARDING CHINESE BIOLAB IN VEGAS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-Nevada: More details have come to light regarding the Chinese Biolab discovered in Las Vegas a few days ago. After the story became public, several eyewitnesses have come forward to local media groups, with additional testimony that provides more context. One of the housekeepers that serviced the Vegas residence where the biolab was discovered had actually previously reported the facility to the FBI on January 9, 2026. Per this testimony, herself and several other cleaning staff members became severely ill after working in the residence back in April of 2025.Analyst Comment: Eyewitness testimony must always be considered with a grain of salt, however if this report is accurate, the FBI would have been aware of this facility (and the fact that random people were being infected by whatever biological materials were there), for much longer than they let on.Arizona: Early this morning, a downed-aircraft incident was reported as one Arizona DPS helicopter crashed in the vicinity of a an active shooter situation. The incident began as officers responded to call of domestic violence on W Shellie Drive at approximately 08:31 pm last night. As officers arrived on scene, the suspect engaged the officers with small arms fire, which kicked off a protracted small arms firefight that continued over the next two hours. During this time, the suspect fired upon officers from multiple rooftops throughout the area, maneuvering between multiple positions throughout the engagement.Approximately two hours into the firefight, an Arizona DPS helicopter (Registration: N56AZ, Callsign: RANGER 56) arrived on scene to assist officers on the ground in understanding where the suspect was hiding. Shortly after the helicopter arrived on scene, the aircraft crashed in the elevated terrain a short distance from the initial reported shooting location. Both the pilot and the onboard paramedic were killed in the crash. The initial suspect that began the engagement was arrested at almost the same time as the crash, and has been hospitalized with non-life threatening small arms wounds.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: So far, official statements by the Arizona Department of Public Safety don't confirm exactly what happened regarding the helicopter crash in Flagstaff last night. No answers were provided during this morning's press conference, nor was any causal link mentioned between the engagement on the ground, and the helicopter crash.Since the crash itself was catastrophic, it will take some time for an investigation to determine if any small arms rounds struck the helicopter or not. It would not be the first time that hardened criminals, when backed into a corner, fired off a burst of small arms fire at a police helicopter, which resulted in catastrophe. Considering the detail of the suspect being located on rooftops during this engagement, this is the most likely theory at the moment. Otherwise, there is not much information in the public realm to state with confidence that this is exactly what happened.The ADS-B feed of the flight path does not provide much context, other than one detail which might be useful for investigators. As the aircraft arrived on scene, the pilot began a low-pass flyover of the target compound, directly over the residence that the shooting was reported at. After this low-pass over the target compound, the aircraft was observed climbing out to the north and west, before flying in an erratic manner. Locals reported hearing many gunshots and explosions in the general direction of this residence, shortly before the helicopter was observed crashing. Immediately before impact, the ADS-B feed for the airc