E-Bikes Used in Mountain Rescue

The Scottsdale Fire Department used e-bikes in a weekend mountain rescue to reach a hiker suffering from heat exhaustion on the Saguaro Canyon Trail.

Crews covered more than 2.5 miles in under 15 minutes to reach the woman, demonstrating how e-bikes can significantly speed response times.

The woman received on-site treatment and was airlifted off the mountain by a Phoenix Police Department Firebird 10 helicopter crew. She declined to go to a hospital.

Timing of Detention Visits Sparks Dispute

State Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Tempe, was denied entry to a federal immigration detention center in Eloy after failing to give advance notice of his visit.

Stanton was the latest Democratic lawmaker seeking to challenge a U.S. Department of Homeland Security policy that requires lawmakers and others to give a week’s notice before visiting detention centers.

Another lawmaker, state Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Phoenix, claimed that her permission to visit the same center was revoked at the last minute. Federal officials refuted Ansari’s claim, saying she failed to show up for her scheduled visit.

Disabled Man Regains Driving Independence

A Phoenix Valley man who lost sensation in his legs is driving again thanks to support from a local company.

Tempe-based Driving to Independence helped Skip Wilkins receive specialized training to use hand controls for braking and accelerating, allowing his safe return to the road.

Brianna Snyder, one of the company’s instructors, said, “A lot of my clients, the last time I see them is them driving off into the sunset. That gives me goosebumps. It makes me happy.”

Wilkins, diagnosed with hereditary peripheral neuropathy, has been back on the road for almost a year.

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➤ Pima County: The American Civil Liberties Union sued Sheriff Chris Nanos over allegations that deputies called immigration officials during traffic stops. Nanos denies the claim. (More)

➤ Tolleson: State lawmakers want to audit Tolleson Union High School District over a $25 million loan and alleged conflicts of interest involving school district Superintendent Jeremy Calles’ consulting work, which he denies. (Watch)

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➤ Benson: The city’s lone animal control officer resigned, leading the Benson Animal Shelter to temporarily close. (Watch)

➤ Arizona State tennis player Jay Friend captured three gold medals at the FISU World University Games, winning the men’s singles and mixed doubles and sharing in the team title for his home country of Japan. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals defensive back Starling Thomas V tore his ACL at training camp this weekend, prompting the team to sign cornerback Steven Gilmore as a replacement. (More)

➤ Two Arizona State hockey players have been selected to compete for Team USA in the World Junior Summer Showcase. (More)

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