Arizona Game and Fish Department has confirmed the first fatal elk attack in the state's history, after a woman was trampled in her back yard in the Pine Lake community. The attack is believed to be linked to the bucket of spilled corn nearby, prompting the department to reiterate warnings about the dangers of feeding wild animals. The department is urging people to take precautions when encountering elk, such as keeping their distance and not approaching them.
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A new poll released Sunday shows that former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Joe Biden (D) in five key swing states, despite doubts from his rivals about his viability in a general election. Trump has been able to maintain a strong base of support among Republican voters, and Biden has been focusing on his plans to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. The poll results suggest that Trump is in a strong position to take on Biden in the general election, but the race is still in its early stages.
Kari Lake, a former television news anchor and Republican candidate for Arizona governor, held a boisterous rally in Scottsdale to kick off her campaign for the U.S. Senate. National Republican leaders are hoping that Lake can take advantage of a potential three-way race, and she has promised to fight for her seat with the support of former President Donald Trump and her passionate base of supporters.
Kari Lake Launches Campaign for U.S. Senate in Arizona, Adding Interesting Dynamic to Three-Way Race
Kari Lake Launches Campaign for U.S. Senate in Arizona, Adding Interesting Dynamic to Three-Way Race
Kari Lake, a former television anchor and Republican, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Lake ran for governor of Arizona last year, but lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs. The race is expected to be a three-way race between the eventual Republican nominee, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, and incumbent Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Lake’s entry into the race will add an interesting dynamic as she has been vocal in her support of former President Trump’s policies.
Key takeaways: Arizona and Utah are investing state funds to keep Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands national parks open. The…
A woman in Arizona was rescued after she passed a note to a customer at a gas station begging for help. She had been abducted by a man posing as an Uber driver and was being driven towards Las Vegas. The customer contacted the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, who were able to locate the van and rescue the woman. The woman was reunited with her family and the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office commended her quick thinking and bravery.
Frederick Goltz, a Texas man, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison for making threats against election officials in Maricopa County, Arizona. He posted the name, address, phone number, and fax machine of a Maricopa County official on two websites, as well as threatening the official and their children. This was part of a larger trend of threats against election officials across the country after the 2020 election, and U.S. Attorney Gregg Sofer said that these threats will be taken seriously and prosecuted.
Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November, has claimed he was out for a routine drive when the killings occurred. His attorneys have objected to the prosecution's request for an alibi, and the case is ongoing. The victims of the murder were Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves.