Monday, June 2, 2025

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A West Valley farm lost nearly its entire chicken population due to bird flu, forcing a large number of worker layoffs. Get the details in Top Stories.

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Bird Flu Decimates Farm

A West Valley farm will lay off many of its 850 workers after losing an estimated 95% of its 6 million chickens to bird flu in recent weeks.

“They all have families and, unfortunately, they’re going to be impacted by our inability to keep everybody employed as we rebuild our farm,” Hickman Family Farms CEO Glenn Hickman said.

Hickman said he doesn’t foresee an increase in national egg prices because of the size of the U.S. industry. Nationally, egg prices are down 61% since January.

The farm’s full recovery and re-hiring could take up to two years. The company’s smaller farms in Maricopa and Colorado remain fully operational.

Probe Ongoing into Teens’ Deaths

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said two teenagers discovered dead in the Tonto National Forest last week were killed by gunfire.

The bodies of Arcadia High School students Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, were discovered near Mount Ord on May 27.

When asked whether a public safety threat exists, deputies declined to answer, citing their ongoing investigation.

Investigators ask anyone who was near Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest over Memorial Day weekend to call the department’s anonymous tip line.

Family Dollar Fined over Pricing Errors

Family Dollar stores agreed to pay $300,000 in fines and fees after state investigators found prices on store shelves didn’t always match the amount customers were charged at the registers.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said the retailer repeatedly failed UPC scanning accuracy inspections conducted by state officials.

Under the agreement, Family Dollar will also invest in additional worker training and oversight, and honor advertised prices for products.

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➤ Prescott: A Maricopa County judge blocked a $15 million state grant for renovation and expansion of the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, saying the award violated grant restrictions. (More)

➤ Phoenix: Governor candidate U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, drew support from many prominent conservative leaders at a Turning Point USA rally on Saturday. Biggs and businesswoman Karrin Robson are competing for the GOP nomination. (Photos)

➤ Apache Lake: Rangers warned visitors to stay out of Apache Lake after an algae bloom was detected during routine sampling. (Watch)

➤ McNeal: Residents voiced concerns that a proposed feedlot would negatively impact the community due to stench and water consumption. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Arizona Department of Public Safety celebrated its largest graduating class of state troopers in recent history, with 54 total cadets. (Watch)

➤ Tucson: Residents alleged immigration officers disguised themselves as Tucson Electric Power workers. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson declined to comment beyond saying an investigation by the agency was ongoing. (Watch)

➤ Arizona baseball won three straight games to advance to the Super Regionals while two losses ended Arizona State’s season in NCAA Tournament regional play over the weekend. (Scores)

➤ The 2025 NBA Finals will feature former Arizona State player Lu Dort (Oklahoma City) and former Arizona players T.J. McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana). (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks became the second MLB team since 1961 to allow the first 11 hitters to reach base in the team’s 11-7 loss to Washington on Saturday. (More)

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➤ Nearly 50 people from across the country gathered in Scottsdale on Saturday for a sunrise hike in memory of Hannah Moody, a hiking influencer who died last week near the Gateway Trailhead. (Watch)

➤ Residents near the Turf Paradise horse racetrack said they’re worried about the area’s air and water quality after the facility was cited for manure mismanagement. (Watch)

➤ A three-bedroom, 5,870-square-foot Queen Creek home was put up for sale for $4.24 million. (Photos)

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