March 2024

U.S. Senate Candidate Kari Lake casts ballot

March 19, 2024 11:43 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Faith Rodriquez

Lake, speaking to reporters after she emerged from a Phoenix polling station, confirming her vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Food chains to check workers with lie detectors

March 19, 2024 11:39 AM Jalen Fong, CNN Newsource

The food industry is fighting germs hand over fist. It’s called the “Handscanner” and it’s basically a lie-detector at the sink.

Dr. Dre, musician and producer, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

March 19, 2024 11:28 AM Dillon Fuhrman, NBC News

According to a press release, the ceremony took place at 11:30am at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard as Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Romell Young, received his star in the Recording category.

iHeart Radio Music Awards 2024 ticket giveaway

March 19, 2024 11:24 AM Faith Rodriquez

Enter to win two tickets to the iHeart Radio Music Awards 2024 in Hollywood!

AWC student awarded Arizona Artists Guild scholarship

March 19, 2024 11:17 AM Faith Rodriquez, Vanessa Gongora

Arizona Western College (AWC) announced that Studio Art major, Marilyn Garcia, was awarded an Arizona Artists Guild scholarship for her artwork.

Mega Millions Jackpot increases to $893 Million

March 19, 2024 10:20 AM Faith Rodriquez

Mega Millions said its estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing increased to $893 million, up from $875 million.

Pet Talk: Meet Buggs and Hilda

March 19, 2024 10:00 AM Melissa Zaremba

Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Buggs and Hilda who are an adorable doggie duo who are looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Buggs and Hilda.⤵

California attorney general holds press conference on organized retail crime ring

March 19, 2024 8:51 AM Dillon Fuhrman, NBC News

According to NBC News, the press conference is to announce charges against suspects involved in an organized retail crime ring.

Presidential Preference Election kicks off in Yuma County

March 19, 2024 8:51 AM Samantha Byrd

The Arizona Presidential Preference Election kicked off Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. with nine voting locations open across Yuma County.

Military Matters: MCJROTC cadets visit MCAS Yuma

March 19, 2024 6:43 AM Vanessa Gongora

Junior MCJROTC cadets from Basha High School in Chandler, AZ visited U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma March 1.

Powerball jackpot increases after Monday’s drawing saw no winners

March 19, 2024 6:28 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

There is still a chance to play for the Powerball jackpot as Monday’s drawing saw no ticket match the winning numbers: 44-39-10-17-20 and the red Powerball of 16. The Power Play was 3x.

CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S.

March 19, 2024 6:21 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Health officials say there have already been 58 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. this year, the same number as all of last year.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellite at California base

March 19, 2024 5:59 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Jalen Fong

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from its pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:28pm Eastern/7:28pm Pacific. This launch sent 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.

Congress reaches tentative deal on DHS spending

March 19, 2024 5:48 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

It is a full-year appropriations bill, which should clear the way for Congress to begin the last six appropriations bills to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2024, which is the end of September.

Former British tech star depicted as scam artist, visionary in trial about HP’s disastrous 2011 deal

March 19, 2024 5:40 AM AP News

Federal prosecutors on Monday painted one-time British tech star Mike Lynch as the ruthless mastermind of an $11 billion deal that defrauded Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett Packard.

Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol

March 19, 2024 5:35 AM AP News

Isabella Maria DeLuca was arrested last Friday in Irvine, California, on misdemeanor charges, including theft of government property, disorderly conduct and entering a restricted area.

2 men plead guilty to killing wild burros in Southern California’s Mojave Desert

March 19, 2024 5:30 AM AP News

The men wore tactical gear including night vision goggles as they targeted the burros in a remote area northeast of Barstow on Nov. 6, 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement.