WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1922, construction finished on 12 new buildings and five additions at Fort Whipple. This undated photo shows the Fort Whipple barracks.

Grab your warm clothes! Wind, rain, and snow are expected today as temperatures cool through the end of the week. Still, officials warn that carryover effects of a dry fall could bring an early start to the fire season.

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State Warns of Fake Online Casinos

State gaming officials announced that Arizona is one of the newest states targeted by fraudulent online casinos. Watch the report.

The Arizona Gaming Department issued a consumer protection alert, citing complaints about misleading social media advertisements, apps, and websites.

"Just because you can download the apps, visit the website, and play the games, it does not mean it is a legitimate and legal gaming platform," the department said in a statement.

Unlike sports betting, which is legal in the state, online casinos are neither legal nor regulated to protect players from fraud.

Two Inmates Mistakenly Released

Pima County officials cited clerical errors for the mistaken release of two jail inmates in the past week.

The sheriff's department identified the inmates as Dimitri Lopez, 24, and Cristian Barrionuevo, 27.

Lopez was released on Thursday night and found and returned to custody on Sunday. Barrionuevo, in jail on a parole violation for burglary, remains at large.

Pima County's history of mistaken releases includes one in 2022 that gained international attention when an inmate was seen running through the streets of Tucson in his underwear.

EV Drivers to Lose HOV Lane Perk

A decades-long rule allowing electric vehicle drivers to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes while driving solo is set to expire this fall. Watch the report.

State transportation officials say that unless the federal government renews a 2005 law granting special privileges for EV drivers, all vehicles using the HOV lanes during peak hours will be expected to have at least two occupants beginning October 1.

The change would also apply to hybrid, natural gas, hydrogen, and other alternative fuel vehicles.

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➤ Tucson: Former state senator Justine Wadsack sued the city of Tucson and several police officers, saying she was wrongfully stopped and charged with speeding last year despite legislative immunity. (Details)

➤ Phoenix Valley: Federally mandated testing found so-called forever chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems in some of the valley's water supply. (Watch)

➤ Yuma: The 73rd Annual Yuma County Fair opened Tuesday and runs through Sunday night, featuring daily entertainment, livestock shows, and 4-H and FFA exhibits. (Details)

➤ Statewide: A state Supreme Court decision gives homeowners a clearer path to removing old unpaid debt claims from their property. (More)

➤ Flagstaff: Longtime radio broadcaster David Zorn was arrested on multiple counts of luring a child for sexual exploitation during a multiagency sting operation. (Watch)

➤ Cottonwood: The parks department announced the selection of playground equipment for Riverfront Park after collecting community input. (More)

➤ Optimum will no longer televise Arizona Diamondbacks games as the company continues to drop channels. (More)

➤ Arizona State pulled an April Fools' prank on Tuesday, releasing pictures of their home football field with maroon turf replacing the classic grass look. (More)

➤ The Arizona Rattlers indoor football team dominated its season opener against the Tucson Sugar Skulls, while also honoring former quarterback Nick Davila at halftime. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: MLB | NBA | NHL | NIT | NCAABB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ Five workers at a Costco in Marana were transported to Banner Medical Center for respiratory complaints after a smoothie machine malfunctioned. (More)

➤ After a two-year absence, horse racing could return to the Rillito Racetrack in Pima County if the search for new ownership succeeds. (Watch)

➤ Modern Grind Coffee in Avondale continues to grow its sales, projecting $750,000 in revenue this year. Five years ago, the company reported $8,000 in revenue. (More)

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➤ Former Arizona Diamondbacks player Chris Owings surprised the South Mountain High School baseball team with a visit, along with bats, cleats, and gloves collected over his career. (Watch)

➤ April is World Wish Month for Make-A-Wish America, which was founded in Arizona in 1980 and has since granted more than 600,000 wishes worldwide. (Watch)

➤ Several free egg hunts are planned in the Phoenix Valley leading up to Easter on April 20. (Events)

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