Man Dies Saving Two Children in River

A 51-year-old Yuma man died while rescuing two children in the Colorado River on Saturday near Hidden Shores Resort.

Reports say the man, Jeffrey Brady, was with a group at the Horseshoe Island sandbar when the river’s current swept the children from the shallows around noon.

Brady jumped in to help the children, keeping them afloat until a vessel arrived and rescued them. He then went underwater and never resurfaced.

Multiple agencies searched for Brady, whose body was found at 7:20 p.m.

Bill Targets Gray Wolf Protections

A bill from U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Goodyear, aims to end endangered species protections and repopulation efforts for Mexican gray wolves, citing their threat to livestock and game.

Wildlife advocates oppose the legislation, warning it could trigger the animals’ extinction by ending federal oversight, exposing them to Arizona’s shoot-on-sight laws, and cutting compensation for livestock losses.

Tensions over wolf reintroduction have also flared in New Mexico, with Catron and Sierra counties declaring disasters and urging the state to stop federal releases and kill wolves that attack livestock.

The population of Mexican gray wolves in the U.S. currently numbers 286.

Bezos Academy Preschools Coming to Valley

Several tuition-free Bezos Academy preschools for low-income families will open in the Phoenix Valley. 

In Glendale, two sites are planned, including one set to open in September at Desert Garden Elementary and another planned for the Glencroft Center for Modern Aging retirement community.

In Mesa, three sites are scheduled to open in September.

Last week, Glendale’s planning commission recommended approval of the proposed preschool at the Glencroft Center, which would repurpose 7,800 square feet of unused space for classrooms and offices.

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➤ Statewide: The federal budget passed by Congress includes an expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, offering up to $100,000 in compensation for radiation victims and their families through December 2028. (Watch)

➤ Willcox: A suspicious fire early Sunday destroyed an 8,000-square-foot building at Coronado Vineyards, requiring 20,000 gallons of water to extinguish. (Watch)

➤ Flagstaff: City Manager Greg Clifton announced he plans to retire in August, with a nationwide search for his successor planned. (Photo)

➤ Scottsdale: A police cruiser became fully engulfed in fire on Loop 101 after the officer noticed smoke coming from the hood. Nobody was hurt. (Watch)

➤ Prescott: The 15th Prescott Film Festival will take place from July 16 through July 20 at Yavapai College and other select venues. (Details)

➤ Arizona men’s basketball recruit Koa Peat of Gilbert tallied 12 points and nine rebounds as Team USA beat Germany to win the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup on Sunday. (More)

➤ Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald took to social media to express delight over his son Devin’s commitment to play football for the University of Notre Dame. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a 4-0 shutout loss to Kansas City on Sunday, finishing a rough 3-7 stretch and losing more ground in the National League Wild Card chase. (More)

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➤ Rick Cassidy, chair of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s Arizona subsidiary, announced his retirement. Rose Castanares, president of TSMC Arizona, was appointed to fill his board seat. (More)

➤ Arizona’s gross domestic product dropped 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, matching the national decline due to lower consumer spending and exports. Personal income in the state grew 5.4%, trailing the nationwide gain of 6.7%. (More)

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➤ State wildlife officials enlisted two beavers to help maintain artificial dams in shrinking wetlands as part of a broader effort to restore critical habitats. (Photo)

➤ A loyal dog stayed with its deceased owner in the remote desert near Muleshoe Ranch in Cochise County. The owner’s cause of death was unknown. The dog was taken to a shelter to await possible pickup by its owner’s family. (Watch)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks donated $80,000 during Sunday’s game to support Operation Santa Claus, an annual holiday campaign that assists families in need. (Watch)

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