Report: Underresourced ADEQ Puts Arizona Environment, Public Health at Risk
The state says that under Lean Management principles, it is doing more with less to protect the environment and public health.
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Video: Phoenix Light Rail Riders Help After Woman in Wheelchair Attacked
The vulnerable woman seems rightfully terrified, grabbing onto a pole to stop herself from being wheeled out against her will.
Everything You Need to Know About the Sky Harbor Uber/Lyft Controversy
How exactly does a modest rate hike for the two biggest ride-share companies in the world devolve into a power struggle between Arizona’s largest city and the state’s conservative establishment?
Tempe Set to Pay Ex-Police Chief Tom Ryff $150,000 to Settle Lawsuit
Ryff alleged the city breached a non-disparagement agreement and prevented him from getting a job with the Tempe Union High School District
National Group Hosts Campaign Boot Camp in Phoenix in Push to Flip Arizona Blue
Arizona’s potential as a swing state in 2020 has lured a national group to train campaign staffers in a Phoenix boot camp this weekend.
‘Remain in Mexico’ Expansion Leaves Aid Groups in Limbo, but Not Inactive
“It’s very disempowering to not know exactly what’s going to happen,” one worker said.
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Yuma Cop Asked 17-Year-Old to Film Herself Twerking, Resigns
A Yuma school resource officer has resigned after the department learned he had struck up a personal and sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
State Rep. Barto Threatens Probe if Phoenix Hikes Uber and Lyft Airport Fees
A lawmaker threatened to file a complaint with the AG’s Office if the Phoenix City Council raises airport fees for ride-share firms like Lyft and Uber.
Education, Civil Rights Groups Protest ALEC Summit in Scottsdale
Policies generated or inspired by the closed-door “bill mill” have had a devastating impact on communities of color, protesters said.
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Groups Sue Arizona Legislature Over Closed-Door ALEC Meetings
They want a judge to rule that Arizona’s transparency laws apply to these secretive legislative discussions.
Video: Arizona DPS Director Gets Warning for Driving Over 90 MPH
Watch out while driving — you may be sharing the road with the lead-footed state DPS director.
Phoenix Cop Involved in Wife’s Alleged Thefts Gets 80-Hour Suspension
Officers declined to aid in prosecution against their fellow officer.
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Court: Yuma Judge Was Wrong to Deny Transgender Man’s Name Change
“It seems the judge just didn’t want to deal with transgender people asking for name changes.”
DES Told Caseworker to Help Investigate Family for Alleged Abuse
It was a request from staff who were investigating for possible abuse.
Arizona Abandons Controversial Effort to Manage Clean Water Act Permit Program
But that won’t stop federal rollbacks that could gut protections for Arizona’s precious water supplies.
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Kelly Townsend Bill Would Ban Use of Utility Bills, Student Cards as Voter ID
Also on the list: bank and tax statements, vehicle registration, and insurance cards.
Arizona Teen’s Lawsuit Says Juul Ads Targeting Youths Hooked Him on Nicotine
“Don’t give up,” a 2018 Juul pamphlet reads. “You’ll find your perfect puff.”
Chaplain Who Abused Women in Jail Pleads Guilty, May Get 15 Years in Prison
All of them were under his care as inmates at the Cochise County Jail.
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Hiker From Viral Helicopter Rescue Files $2M Claim Against the City
Metro said she told rescuers she did not want to be airlifted out and suffered serious injuries requiring surgery as a result of the dizzying ordeal.
Judge Scolds Sheriff Paul Penzone for Leaving Community Meeting
“That is a flat lie,” Snow said. “It is a misstatement to the Latino community members present.”
Homeless Man Arrested for a Felony for Stealing a Burrito
Bell, who is homeless, has been charged with a class 6 felony for allegedly stealing a burrito.
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Health Department Urges Flu Shots As State Sees Triple Last Year’s Flu Activity
Beware the Thanksgiving germs.