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Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Dec. 22-24
PHOENIX — Arizona’s minimum wage is increasing for the eighth straight year, a father and son were arrested on drug and weapons charges and the Valley experienced heavy rainfall on Friday.
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
Arizona’s minimum wage set for another hike in 2024
The minimum amount workers can get paid in Arizona is about to go up on Jan. 1, 2024.
At the beginning of the year, the new minimum wage in Arizona will increase by 50 cents to $14.35 per hour, according to the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The increase is directly tied to the 3.7% increase in inflation from August 2022 to August 2023.
Father, son arrested in Arizona after welfare check leads to discovery of fentanyl, weapons
An Arizona father and son were arrested on drug and weapons charges after the son called for a welfare check, authorities announced Wednesday.
Michael Grossman Sr., 68, and Michael Grossman Jr., 29, were arrested at their Prescott Country Club residence on Friday, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives from Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) assisted YCSO deputies in the welfare check, which turned into a criminal investigation based on information provided by the deputies, YCSO said.
Phoenix experiences heavy rain Friday, more rain on the way
Friday’s first precipitation at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was detected around 5:45 a.m.
The airport gauge reading, which the National Weather Service uses for the city’s official records, was up to a quarter of an inch by 7:47 a.m. That already surpassed the previous December total of 0.16 inches.
Arizona adds Samsung Wallet app on Galaxy devices to digital ID card program
Arizona has again expanded its digital identification program, this time to include the Samsung Wallet app on Galaxy devices.
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division now offers four digital ID options for smartphones.
2 suspects arrested in connection with deadly robbery at Phoenix hotel
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly robbery Wednesday morning at a Phoenix hotel, authorities said.
Officers were called to a restaurant near Interstate 17 and Thomas Road around 6 a.m. and found 62-year-old Kenneth Stanford with serious wounds, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Stanford died after being taken to a hospital.
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Arizona Lottery Pick 3, Fantasy 5 results for June 2, 2024
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play.
Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
Here’s a look at June 2, 2024 results for each game:
Pick 3
3-8-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Fantasy 5
01-13-15-37-39
Triple Twist
12-16-17-18-19-37
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:
Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays.This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Where can you buy Arizona lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Arizona tribe temporarily bans dances after fatal shooting of police officer
The Gila River Indian Community has issued a temporary ban on dances after a tribal police officer was fatally shot and another wounded while responding to a reported disturbance at a Santan home, tribal officials said Sunday.
Stephen Roe Lewis, governor of the tribe south of Phoenix, said a special meeting of community council’s leaders was held Saturday night.
The council approved a temporary moratorium on all permitted and non-permitted dances in the community, effective immediately, along with enhanced penalties for trespassing and disorderly conduct, he said.
The Phoenix FBI and Gila River Police Department will conduct a joint investigation of the shooting, though many details have not yet been released.
The Arizona Republic reported that the shooting occurred at a teenager’s birthday party in Santan, located in one of the tribal community’s seven districts.
Joshua Briese, who had been with the Gila River Police Department for less than a year and had not completed field training, responded to the scene along with another tribal police officer around 2 a.m. Saturday on a 911 disturbance call involving a large crowd.
Police said multiple gunshots were fired and both officers were struck, with four other people wounded.
Briese was declared dead at a hospital, and the other officer, whose name hasn’t been released yet, was listed in serious but stable condition, according to police.
One of the four people wounded later died, police said. The names of the victims weren’t immediately available Sunday.
“We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues,” the FBI Phoenix said in a statement Saturday.
“Our hearts and prayers are with these police officers, their families, and everyone impacted by this tragic incident,” Gila River police said.
Briese, 23, was the son of a former sheriff’s deputy in Montana who also died in the line of duty.
The Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that David Briese was killed in a November 2006 car crash.
News reports said David Briese was responding at the time to a backup call for an officer who was dealing with a combative impaired driver in Billings, Montana.
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Arizona's Motiejus Krivas named sleeper 2025 NBA Draft prospect
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas appeared in all 36 games off the bench last season. But with starting center Oumar Ballo’s transfer portal departure, Krivas will have an opportunity to be the man in the middle for the Wildcats this upcoming season.
ESPN’s Jonathan Givony named Krivas as an under-the-radar prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft.
Krivas was still growing even after enrolling at the Tucson school; now pushing 7-foot-3, he had some outstanding moments suggesting he could develop into one of the best big men in college basketball with a Donovan Clingan-type rise as a sophomore. He has outstanding hands, long arms, a high skill level and impressive instincts on both ends of the floor. He’s all but guaranteed to be productive as a rebounder and interior scorer at Arizona next season, but we’ll see what type of strides he is able to make defensively and with his overall athleticism to get a better feel for where he fits into the draft equation in 2025.
Krivas finished his freshman season with the Wildcats averaging 12.1 minutes per game, 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds. He also shot 55.4% from the field. He did not declare for the 2024 NBA Draft and chose to come back to Arizona for another season.
Ballo, who transferred to Indiana, started all 36 games played, averaging 25.9 minutes to go with 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.
Originally from Siauliai, Lithuania, Krivas played for Lithuania at the FIBA U20 European Championships that took place in Crete last summer, averaging 12.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 2.0 assists over seven games. He also shot 54% from the floor in the tournament.
Krivas was a part of the EuroLeague’s Zalgiris II pro team’s NKL championship in 2023. During the season, he averaged 13.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.5 assists and was named the league’s best defender. He also led the league in rebounding and blocks.
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