Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Dozens of Missing Children Found

More than 30 missing and endangered children were located during a three-week operation focused on Phoenix, the U.S. Marshals Service announced Tuesday.

The effort, called Operation Desert Dawn, targeted areas with high concentrations of at-risk youth.

Officials said a total of 31 children were found, including suspected trafficking victims and others dealing with homelessness and mental health issues.

The Marshals Service partnered with multiple agencies and organizations in the operation.

Scottsdale Faces Airport Crash Lawsuit

The city of Scottsdale signaled that it plans to fight a lawsuit over a February 2025 plane crash at the local airport, brought by a company owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil.

The claim stems from an incident in which Neil's Learjet veered off the runway and struck a parked Gulfstream, killing the pilot and injuring four others. Neil was not on board.

The lawsuit alleges Scottsdale Airport allowed a plane to park in an unauthorized safety zone, creating a hazard for landing aircraft. Federal investigators cited landing gear failure as a possible cause of the plane's veering off.

Lottery Ticket Dispute Ongoing

The ownership dispute over a $12.8 million lottery ticket continues, with Circle K asking a judge to suspend any actions involving the ticket until the case is settled.

The case centers on a ticket printed at a Scottsdale Circle K last November that a customer never paid for and left behind. The ticket turned out to be a $12.8 million winner.

Court filings say a store manager allegedly learned the next morning that the winning ticket had been printed and left at the store, located the ticket, clocked off work, and bought the ticket.

The dispute centers on whether the purchase was legitimate or a misuse of insider knowledge. The Arizona Lottery's deadline for claiming the jackpot is May 23.

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➤ Prescott: A woman recounted her ordeal with a rabid bobcat, calling her "amazing" German shepherd her protector for killing the animal suspected in a string of attacks. (Report)

➤ Buckeye: The Hazen Fire was 10% contained as of Tuesday morning as crews made progress despite wind, dry conditions, and difficult-to-access terrain. (Watch)

➤ Pinal County: A judge ruled that Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes cannot require the county to count out-of-precinct ballots cast on accessible voting devices. (More)

➤ Gilbert: The town council will consider expanding an incentive program for non-residential grass removal, citing the area's limited water supply. (Watch)

➤ Scottsdale: A company's AI-assisted mammogram technology is now helping local radiologists detect signs of breast cancer earlier. (Watch)

➤ Tucson: Volunteers have removed nearly 100 miles of abandoned barbed-wire fencing in the Sonoran Desert, aiming to protect wildlife and restore habitat connectivity. (Details)

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➤ Art Becker, an Arizona State basketball Hall of Famer and two-time ABA All-Star, died at 84. After his basketball career, he served as head basketball coach, head tennis coach, and athletic director at Scottsdale Community College. (More)

➤ The Phoenix Suns are among several teams expected to pursue a trade for Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon this offseason. (More)

➤ Arizona softball catcher Sydney Stewart was drafted ninth overall by the Portland Cascade of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. (More)

➤ An Indoor Football League game between the Arizona Rattlers and the Vegas Knight Hawks turned chaotic after a midfield confrontation between the teams' coaches. (More)

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➤ The Museum Club in Flagstaff was put up for sale, with its owners hoping for a buyer who will preserve the legacy of the nearly 100-year-old Route 66 country music venue and dance hall. (More)

➤ Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa opened Riptide, a 65-foot thrill ride billed as Arizona’s tallest waterslide with high-speed twists and a near-vertical finish. (More)

➤ The Salvation Army paid $1.28 million to purchase a building in Green Valley that houses its local service center and other office and retail spaces. (Photo)

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➤ A Glendale woman faces felony charges after allegedly offering Botox injections without a license and misrepresenting her credentials. (Watch)

➤ Drivers across Arizona will see increased enforcement of seat belt and child safety laws during the Click It or Ticket campaign from May 18 through May 31. (More)

➤ The Yuma Territorial Prison will host a Paranormal Hotspots after-hours event overnight Saturday, inviting visitors to explore old cell blocks. (More)

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