AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNancy Guthrie case: A California man, Derrick Callella, pleaded guilty in federal court to sending fake ransom demands to Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance from Tucson in January, admitting he texted about a bitcoin transfer and meant to harass the family; sentencing is set for Sept. 10, while authorities say he’s not connected to the abduction. Phoenix sports: Kahleah Copper poured in 30 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 90-67, snapping Seattle’s streak and giving Phoenix its first three-game win run of the season. Local taxes: San Tan Valley adopted its first sales tax (TPT), with a 2.25% general rate and a 5% construction rate, starting collection Oct. 1. Food assistance pressure: The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expanding hours as SNAP delays and errors leave families waiting longer for benefits. Wildfire readiness: The Bureau of Reclamation issued new fire restrictions across multiple Arizona counties, banning open fires and fireworks on managed lands. Road work: ADOT will start adding passing lanes on State Route 79 near Florence, with weekday traffic restrictions beginning Monday.
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