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Rose Fire Forces Evacuations and Road Closures near Wickenburg

TLNA — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:41:14 +0000

A rapidly spreading wildfire, dubbed the Rose Fire, has prompted evacuations and road closures south of Wickenburg, Arizona. The blaze, which started on Wednesday afternoon in the Hassayampa River bottom, has already consumed approximately 200 acres of land, threatening numerous residential areas and causing significant disruptions. Evacuation Orders and Community Impact Officials from the Arizona […]

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Fire Engulfs Multiple Mobile Homes in West Phoenix

TLNA — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:34:58 +0000

Phoenix, AZ – Multiple fire crews responded to a significant blaze involving several mobile homes in west Phoenix earlier today. The incident, which began around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, occurred near the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Van Buren Street, quickly spreading to affect a total of five mobile homes. Extent of the Incident The […]

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Class Action Lawsuit Targets Grand Canyon University’s Deceptive Practices

TLNA — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:29:00 +0000

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Grand Canyon University (GCU) by former graduate students, accusing the institution of engaging in what they describe as a deceptive racketeering scheme. The lawsuit alleges that GCU misled students about the true costs of its doctoral programs, prompting them to incur unexpected expenses. Allegations of Deceptive […]

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Arizona Man Indicted for Plotting Bad Bunny Concert Shooting

TLNA — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:22:47 +0000

A federal grand jury has indicted Mark Adams Prieto, a 58-year-old resident of Prescott, Arizona, for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Bad Bunny concert scheduled at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena in May. Prieto faces multiple charges related to his intent to target African American and other minority attendees, purportedly to incite racial conflict […]

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Rose Fire Threatens Wickenburg, AZ: Evacuations and Destruction

TLNA — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:20:17 +0000

A swiftly spreading wildfire named the Rose Fire has prompted evacuations south of Wickenburg, Arizona, causing significant disruption including freeway closures and the destruction of homes, according to officials on Wednesday. Evacuations and Threatened Homes Residents of the Rio Vista Hills community, located along the U.S. 60, have been instructed to evacuate immediately. Tiffany Davila […]

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Fire Engulfs Multiple Mobile Homes in West Phoenix

TLNA — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:14:00 +0000

Phoenix, AZ – A significant fire incident involving multiple mobile homes has prompted a swift response from fire crews in west Phoenix. The blaze initially erupted around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, in the vicinity of 43rd Avenue and Van Buren Street, quickly engulfing a total of five mobile homes. Extensive Response Efforts The severity of […]

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Grand Canyon University Faces Class Action Over Tuition Deception

TLNA — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:08:05 +0000

Former graduate students at Grand Canyon University (GCU) have filed a federal class action lawsuit, accusing the institution of engaging in what they describe as a deceitful racketeering scheme regarding the costs of its doctoral programs. This legal action marks a significant escalation in ongoing scrutiny over the financial practices of the prominent Christian university […]

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Prescott Man Indicted for Alleged Atlanta Concert Mass Shooting Plot

TLNA — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:01:45 +0000

A federal grand jury has indicted Mark Adams Prieto, 58, from Prescott, Arizona, for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Bad Bunny concert held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The indictment, issued on Tuesday, includes charges related to firearms trafficking, transfer of a firearm for use in a hate crime, and possession of […]

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Rose Fire Forces Evacuations and Freeway Closure in Wickenburg

TLNA — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:45:12 +0000

A rapidly spreading wildfire dubbed the Rose Fire has prompted evacuations south of Wickenburg, Arizona, and led to significant disruptions including a freeway closure and property damage, according to officials. Evacuations and Threatened Homes Residents in the Rio Vista Hills community along the U.S. 60 have been issued mandatory evacuation orders, as confirmed by Tiffany […]

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Fire Engulfs Multiple Mobile Homes in West Phoenix

TLNA — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:38:03 +0000

Phoenix, AZ – Emergency responders are currently tackling a significant fire incident that has engulfed several mobile homes in west Phoenix. The blaze was first reported just before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the vicinity of 43rd Avenue and Van Buren Street. According to updates from the Phoenix Fire Department, the fire quickly spread to […]

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Grand Canyon University Faces Federal Class Action Lawsuit

TLNA — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:31:25 +0000

Former graduate students of Grand Canyon University (GCU) have initiated a federal class action lawsuit against the institution’s education services provider, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. The lawsuit alleges deceptive practices in the costing of doctoral programs, echoing previous scrutiny by federal agencies. Allegations of Deceitful Practices The lawsuit, filed by students represented by attorney Adam […]

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Federal Indictment: Man Planned Bad Bunny Concert Mass Shooting

TLNA — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:25:29 +0000

Phoenix, AZ – A federal grand jury has indicted Mark Adams Prieto, 58, of Prescott, on charges related to an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Bad Bunny concert in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Prieto is accused of planning to target African American and other minority concert-goers in a bid to […]

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