Six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will from her Arizona home in the middle of the night, there are no suspects or major leads and the case seems to be stalled, a source close to the investigation tells me. - "There is plenty of blame to go around, but there is growing pressure to solve this case," the source said. "This case has struck a chord — people are watching very closely. This can't go on for another six months." Savannah Guthrie, the "Today" show co-host and Nancy's daughter, wrote on Instagram on Saturday: "This is our beautiful Mom. Six months ago, someone took her out of her bed in the dead of night. We have lived every moment, every breath, and every heartbeat in agony and despair ever since." - "We…
"I know the frustration that the public feels because it's six months in, but that's just the nature of law enforcement," said Bob Krygier, a retired Pima County SWAT commander.
A punishing heat dome is driving temperatures across the Southwest toward 120 degrees this weekend, while strengthening winds in the Northwest threaten to turn dry brush into fast-moving wildfires, a one-two punch that puts millions of Americans in harm's way. Palm Springs, California, could hit 120 degrees on Saturday, and Phoenix faces afternoons within a […] The post Dangerous heat dome pushes Southwest toward 120 degrees as wildfire and flood risks mount appeared first on American Almanac .
A punishing heat dome is driving temperatures across the Southwest toward 120 degrees this weekend, while strengthening winds in the Northwest threaten to turn dry brush into fast-moving wildfires, a one-two punch that puts millions of Americans in harm's way. Palm Springs, California, could hit 120 degrees on Saturday, and Phoenix faces afternoons within a few degrees of that mark through Sunday, AccuWeather forecast . Downtown Los Angeles is expected to surge into the 90s for several days, with neighborhoods east of downtown approaching 100 degrees by Saturday. Daily record highs are on the line across the interior Southwest through the weekend. The heat dome, a high-pressure system that traps hot air over a region like a lid on a pot,…Open
A small aircraft went down near Chandler Airport in Arizona Tuesday evening, killing the sole person on board, and authorities have yet to identify the pilot or explain what caused the crash. Chandler Fire Department crews responded to a 911 call reporting a downed aircraft near McQueen and Queen Creek roads, just outside the airport […] The post One killed after small plane crashes near Chandler Airport in Arizona appeared first on American Almanac .
A small aircraft went down near Chandler Airport in Arizona Tuesday evening, killing the sole person on board, and authorities have yet to identify the pilot or explain what caused the crash. Chandler Fire Department crews responded to a 911 call reporting a downed aircraft near McQueen and Queen Creek roads, just outside the airport in the Phoenix suburb. ABC News reported that responders worked with the Chandler Airport control tower to pinpoint the crash site, where they found a single aircraft with one occupant who had died. The crash happened at roughly 7:50 p.m. local time, ABC News' Phoenix affiliate KNXV reported. The Chandler Fire Department, Chandler Police Department, and the Federal Aviation Administration are now…Open
Dr. Amish Shah, who beat the choice of the party’s House campaign arm, will face Jay Feely, a Republican, in a battleground district that covers parts of Phoenix.
A former vice chair of the Arizona Democratic Party faces two felony charges after allegedly breaking into an ex-partner's Phoenix home while armed with a knife and duct tape, then telling police the whole thing was a prearranged role-play scene communicated through "subliminal messages" on Instagram. Brianna Westbrook, 41, a transgender rights activist who previously […] The post Former Arizona Democratic leader charged with forcing entry into ex's home armed with knife and tape appeared first on American Almanac .
A former vice chair of the Arizona Democratic Party faces two felony charges after allegedly breaking into an ex-partner's Phoenix home while armed with a knife and duct tape, then telling police the whole thing was a prearranged role-play scene communicated through "subliminal messages" on Instagram. Brianna Westbrook, 41, a transgender rights activist who previously ran for Congress in Arizona, was arrested after Phoenix police responded to a call on July 10 at 6 p.m. The woman who called said Westbrook had shown up at her door holding a knife in one hand and black tape in the other. Westbrook now faces felony third-degree burglary, aggravated assault using a simulated deadly weapon, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. A preliminary…Open
Police allegedly found ‘a knife, tape, and gloves’
A former Arizona Democratic political candidate and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) endorsed official was arrested by Phoenix police following an alleged July 10 disturbance. Brianna Westbrook , former vice chair of the Arizona Democratic Party who has run for state and federal offices, was taken into custody after officers responded to a disturbance at the Phoenix residence of a former partner, reported 12News. Westbrook identifies as a transgender woman and was formerly known as Mike McDanel. (RELATED: Top Medical School Admits It Is Still Transing Kids Despite Taking Nearly $1 Billion In Federal Dollars) According to records obtained by the outlet, McDanel allegedly forced his way into the residence while carrying a knife and a…Open
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is baffling fellow Democrats by pouring money into yet another competitive House primary — this time in Arizona. Why it matters: The DCCC has racked up a spotty record in its attempts to intervene in Democratic primaries this cycle, leading some House Democrats to question why they're paying dues to the campaign committee. - Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.), who previously criticized the DCCC for intervening in California, told Axios she is "frustrated" to see the practice in her own backyard. - Another House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to criticize leadership, told Axios, "The DCCC's endorsement, I think, hurts the message." State of play: Two primary candidates in…