Family: Missing Camper Found Injured Below Cliff

A woman missing for three days from a Coconino County campsite was found alive at the bottom of a cliff, with a rescue operation ongoing late Monday, a family member said.

Janelle Banda, 32, went missing Friday after going on a nighttime walk near the campsite she shared with her father. The area features steep drop-offs, presenting challenges for searchers.

A searcher who was rappelling near the bottom of Bear Sign Canyon found Banda, who was dehydrated and dealing with an undisclosed injury, the family member said.

No information about the status of the search was immediately reported by authorities.

Surprise Police Tracking Down Looters

The Surprise Police Department continues to review surveillance footage and take witness statements to identify and arrest more than 50 people wanted for looting and disorderly conduct at a QuickTrip gas station following a No Kings protest on Saturday.

Members of the group also interfered with access to a nearby hospital, impacting patients arriving for medical care, a police spokesperson said.

“We stand with our local businesses, our healthcare providers, and every resident of Surprise who deserves to live in a safe, peaceful city,” Surprise Police said in a statement.

Farmer Blames Vaccine Ban for Bird Flu Outbreak

Glenn Hickman, the president of Hickman’s Farms, blamed a federal ban on avian flu vaccinations for the farm’s loss of six million chickens to the virus last month.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn’t allow chicken farmers to vaccinate flocks, as many countries won’t accept meat from vaccinated chickens.

Hickman said the farm uses the birds for eggs, not meat, and should be allowed to vaccinate. “I’ve got 350,000 chicks coming in July and I have no idea what I’m going to do to keep them from getting the virus again,” he said.

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➤ Apache Junction: A funeral procession took place Monday for police officer Gabriel Facio, who died after being shot in the line of duty on June 2. (Watch)

➤ Queen Creek: The town council voted unanimously to lower primary property taxes for the third straight year, aligning with a five-year reduction plan started in 2022. (Details)

➤ Tucson: While speaking at a Juneteenth celebration at Kino Stadium, Gov. Katie Hobbs called for civil discourse after two Minnesota lawmakers were shot days ago. (Watch)

➤ Payson: The Oak Fire was fully contained after burning 26 acres and forcing a temporary closure of State Route 87. (Photo)

➤ Phoenix: An elderly man rescued from an apartment fire was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition on Saturday. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. (More)

➤ Kingman: Crews began chip sealing several roads between Airway Avenue and Kino Avenue on Sunday, with the project set for completion by June 27. (See List)

➤ Nick Lovullo, son of Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, followed his father’s lead by mock-ejecting an umpire over a string of questionable calls during a South Bend Cubs High-A game. (Watch)

➤ Former Arizona State golfer Carlota Ciganda birdied the final two holes to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than eight years. (Photo)

➤ The Tucson Sugar Skulls earned a 50-47 triple-overtime win against the Arizona Rattlers in indoor arena football this past weekend. (More)

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➤ Three finalists were named in the search for Phoenix’s next police chief: Malik Aziz, Matthew Giordano, and Mirtha Ramos. (See Candidates)

➤ Phoenix police arrested a man who attempted to evade officers by hitting their patrol vehicles with his car and then driving the wrong way on the Loop 202. (Watch)

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