Newsmaker Saturday - Raul Grijalva
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona's 3rd district about the U.S.-Mexico border crisis; the situation on the Ukraine-Russia border; climate change; voter ID laws and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona's 3rd district about the U.S.-Mexico border crisis; the situation on the Ukraine-Russia border; climate change; voter ID laws and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
Border Patrol agents rescue migrants from drowning in Yuma canal
“The agents rushed towards the struggling migrants, approximately fifty yards apart, and pulled out one by extending a hand and lifting him to shore,” officials said in a news release. “Agents used a rescue disc to pull the other to safety.”
“The agents rushed towards the struggling migrants, approximately fifty yards apart, and pulled out one by extending a hand and lifting him to shore,” officials said in a news release. “Agents used a rescue disc to pull the other to safety.”
Sole survivor says others tried to cling to capsized vessel
The sole survivor of a capsized boat found near Florida’s coast says at least 15 other migrants tried to cling to the overturned vessel but couldn’t hold on, some desperately tired and hungry when they let go.
The sole survivor of a capsized boat found near Florida’s coast says at least 15 other migrants tried to cling to the overturned vessel but couldn’t hold on, some desperately tired and hungry when they let go.
Newsmaker Saturday - Sheriff Mark Dannels, Francis Najafi
Part 1: If you thought 2021 was a rough year on the border, there are projects now that in 2022 we may see more than 2 million entries along the US southern border. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels talks about the influx of migrants on the Arizona-Mexico border like they've never seen before. Part 2: Arizona State University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management want to educate 100 million people across the globe for free online, through ASU. Founder and CEO of Pivotal Group, Francis Najafi talks to John Hook about why he decided to donate $25 million of his own money to fund this effort.
Part 1: If you thought 2021 was a rough year on the border, there are projects now that in 2022 we may see more than 2 million entries along the US southern border. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels talks about the influx of migrants on the Arizona-Mexico border like they've never seen before. Part 2: Arizona State University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management want to educate 100 million people across the globe for free online, through ASU. Founder and CEO of Pivotal Group, Francis Najafi talks to John Hook about why he decided to donate $25 million of his own money to fund this effort.
Man charged with assaulting Border Patrol agent near Naco
Tucson TV station KOLD said the assault occurred on Jan. 26 near Naco, which is along Arizona’s border with Mexico.
Tucson TV station KOLD said the assault occurred on Jan. 26 near Naco, which is along Arizona’s border with Mexico.
Coast Guard finds 4 more migrant bodies from capsized boat off Florida coast; plans to suspend search
The Coast Guard says it has found four more bodies in its search for nearly 40 migrants lost at sea off the east coast of Florida after their boat capsized in severe weather over the weekend, bringing the death toll to five. Officials said they plan to call off their active search for survivors at sunset on Thursday.
The Coast Guard says it has found four more bodies in its search for nearly 40 migrants lost at sea off the east coast of Florida after their boat capsized in severe weather over the weekend, bringing the death toll to five. Officials said they plan to call off their active search for survivors at sunset on Thursday.
Spanish emergency crews rescue 319 migrants at sea, 18 more feared dead
Nine adults and one baby were among the 319 survivors taken to local health facilities.
Nine adults and one baby were among the 319 survivors taken to local health facilities.
Coast Guard: 1 body found after boat capsizes off Florida coast; 38 still missing
The U.S. Coast Guard says that its crews have recovered one body and continue to search for 38 other people who were in a suspected human smuggling boat that capsized off the east coast of Florida over the weekend.
The U.S. Coast Guard says that its crews have recovered one body and continue to search for 38 other people who were in a suspected human smuggling boat that capsized off the east coast of Florida over the weekend.
Tohono O’odham woman acquitted in protest of border wall construction
Amber Ortega was charged after she refused to leave a construction site about 150 miles southwest of Tucson, where contractors were building more than 40 miles of 30-foot-tall steel border wall.
Amber Ortega was charged after she refused to leave a construction site about 150 miles southwest of Tucson, where contractors were building more than 40 miles of 30-foot-tall steel border wall.
Arizona border agents rescue stranded migrant from southern Arizona mountaintop
Authorities were able to locate her near Baboquivari Peak and tried to help her walk out of the mountains, but she was “physically unable to continue.”
Authorities were able to locate her near Baboquivari Peak and tried to help her walk out of the mountains, but she was “physically unable to continue.”
Arizona lawmakers urge Gov. Doug Ducey to use war power at border
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, has aggressively challenged President Joe Biden’s border policies, most recently in his state of the state address on Monday.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, has aggressively challenged President Joe Biden’s border policies, most recently in his state of the state address on Monday.
Afghan refugee arrives in Tucson with help from Air Force veteran
Hazem Amiry arrived at Tucson International Airport greeted by a crowd waving signs and a familiar face: Tony Short.
Hazem Amiry arrived at Tucson International Airport greeted by a crowd waving signs and a familiar face: Tony Short.
Migrant deaths in Arizona borderlands saw little change in 2021
The remains of 226 people were found last year near Arizona’s border with Mexico, little changed from the 223 deaths reported back in 2020.
The remains of 226 people were found last year near Arizona’s border with Mexico, little changed from the 223 deaths reported back in 2020.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey delivers his final state of the state address, talks about water, education
During his state of the state address, the GOP governor proposed setting aside $1 billion for desalination, or the process of removing salt from sea water, and bring that water to Arizona.
During his state of the state address, the GOP governor proposed setting aside $1 billion for desalination, or the process of removing salt from sea water, and bring that water to Arizona.
Mexico charges 7 in ‘Fast and Furious’ weapons trafficking scandal
The December 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry exposed the bungled “Fast and Furious” investigation, in which agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives allowed criminals to buy guns with the intention of tracking the weapons.
The December 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry exposed the bungled “Fast and Furious” investigation, in which agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives allowed criminals to buy guns with the intention of tracking the weapons.
Caught on camera: Dozens of migrants rescued after nearly drowning in Yuma canal
The incident began near Levee Road and County 13 ½ Street when a Yuma County deputy on patrol reportedly saw a group of migrants jumping into and swimming in a canal.
The incident began near Levee Road and County 13 ½ Street when a Yuma County deputy on patrol reportedly saw a group of migrants jumping into and swimming in a canal.
Phoenix area volunteers working hard to help Haitian immigrants who are stuck at Sky Harbor Airport
It's been a rough two weeks for Haitian immigrants stuck in Phoenix, and many people in the area have been hard at work to help these immigrants.
It's been a rough two weeks for Haitian immigrants stuck in Phoenix, and many people in the area have been hard at work to help these immigrants.
Arizona border cop says Mexican cartels war not something easy to win
During a one-week period late in December, Arizona State Troopers seized over 664 pounds of methamphetamine and 37 pounds of fentanyl, according to DPS.
During a one-week period late in December, Arizona State Troopers seized over 664 pounds of methamphetamine and 37 pounds of fentanyl, according to DPS.
Arizona man unwittingly rents car to human smuggling suspect via Turo app
Turo is a platform where people can rent out their cars to earn money, or rent a car for their personal use. An Arizona man who rented out his car on the platform, however, has unwittingly become part of a human smuggling investigation.
Turo is a platform where people can rent out their cars to earn money, or rent a car for their personal use. An Arizona man who rented out his car on the platform, however, has unwittingly become part of a human smuggling investigation.
Migrant border crossings in Yuma up 2000% since 2020, putting strain on agents, hospitals
Mayor Douglas Nicholls says the surge of migrants at the border is putting strain on CBP agents and hospitals in Yuma.
Mayor Douglas Nicholls says the surge of migrants at the border is putting strain on CBP agents and hospitals in Yuma.