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Corey Dion Beckhum was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison last Friday for brokering Medicaid patients to behavioral health clinics after he agreed to send patients from his unlicensed sober living homes to an AHCCCS-funded clinic for payment—investigators said 18 patients were involved and later moved to licensed facilities.

Carlos Tercero Cruz was sentenced to life in prison — plus an extra 57 years — for first-degree murder, child abuse and kidnapping after his 3-year-old daughter died in 2015 from starvation, dehydration and blunt-force injuries, with authorities noting she weighed only 16 pounds at her death.

MCSO deputies fatally shot a man in Mesa on Sunday night after he advanced toward officers—armed with a knife—at an apartment complex near Broadway and Crismon roads.

Food Network released a list of Arizona foods that highlights five dishes available statewide.

The list covers local favorites like chimichangas believed to have started in Tucson, fry bread, Sonoran hot dogs, prickly pear margaritas, and paletas — showcasing Arizona's diverse dining scene.

Arizona law prohibits drivers from holding a phone while driving except when stopped at a red light or stop sign — they must use a hands-free device for calls or navigation.

Violations cost $75 to $149 for a first offense — $150 to $250 for a second offense, and serious crashes may lead to criminal penalties.

Veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell returned to the Cardinals’ training camp on July 24 at State Farm Stadium and said he was proud of still being an elite player.

The team held its first full padded practice on July 28—an event that tested their game-day readiness as Campbell planned to take veteran days off to recover.