‘Science over politics’: State budget extends psilocybin study funding
Researchers feared losing $5 million in grants as lawmakers made nearly $2 billion in budget cuts this week.
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Lawsuit: Mesa police killed man who was attempting to surrender
A suit filed in federal court said cops killed Shawn Gagne in 2023 while he was surrendering following an armed standoff.
IRS should investigate Kari Lake-linked PAC, Democrat lawsuit says
Pinal County Democrat Lisa Sanor says the Save Arizona Fund benefits Kari Lake directly and should lose tax-exempt status.
Zen Leaf workers win Arizona’s first cannabis industry union contract
After voting to unionize in 2022, Zen Leaf workers secured a four-year contract with pay raises, paid time off and a 401(k).
State health department warns not to consume Diamond Shruumz candies
The state health department said Diamond Shruumz products have led to seizures and ER visits for several people in Arizona.
Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi reveals secret battle with eczema
The WNBA star has dealt with the skin condition since high school, but only now is choosing to speak about it publicly.
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All the falsehoods in Rachel Mitchell’s new border campaign ad
The Maricopa County Attorney talks big about the border in her new ad. A fact-check turns up a problem: That’s not her job.
Throwing shade: How to get 2 free trees from SRP this summer
Planting shade trees can cut your energy usage by up to 25%, and Salt River Project is giving them away to its customers.
Phoenix cops kill suspected motorcycle thief during shootout
Police shot Joshua Main on June 2 after he allegedly stole a bike and raised a gun at officers.
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Finding $1.3 billion: What lawmakers cut from the new state budget
Nobody liked the budget, which barely touched private school vouchers but cut money for road projects and water programs.
Poison center calls spiked after magic mushrooms decriminalized
A study by two University of Virginia researchers says psilocybin poison center calls increased nationwide after 2019.
Former Suns player Cam Payne arrested in Scottsdale
Payne was charged with making a false report and refusing to identify himself, both misdemeanors.
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How $4,000 of right-wing kids books landed in Scottsdale schools
Tuttle Twins books, which push libertarian and anti-woke messages on kids, now sit in the libraries of 29 Scottsdale schools.
Severe violations: What the DOJ found in its Phoenix police probe
A Justice Department probe found police discriminate by race, use excessive force and trample the rights of homeless people.
Arizona GOP sends more ‘deeply undemocratic’ laws to November ballot
One proposal is engineered to protect two Republican justices on the Arizona Supreme Court from being voted out of a job.
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Arizona man indicted for plotting to shoot up Bad Bunny concert
The FBI says Mark Adams Prieto of Prescott wanted to start a race war with a mass shooting at a May show in Atlanta.
How an Arizona anti-grooming law could be used to target teachers
Educators and LGBTQ+ advocates say HB 2310’s vague language will have a chilling effect on teachers handing out materials.
New Times shares spring drive results, names new director of membership
Our members support local, independent journalism in Phoenix (and get cool perks), and now Jennifer Robinson is at the helm.
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Phoenix cop shoots, kills man stopped for bicycle light infraction
Police said Sergio Francisco Alvarez shot an officer struggling to subdue him, though body-cam footage captured little of it.
Cash in: Arizona sports bettors wagered record $760 million in March
The state’s nascent gaming industry shows no sign of slowing down. Is a sports gambling crisis around the corner?
Joe Arpaio’s goons busted her jaw. Now U.S. Army mom faces deportation
Celia Alvarez helped the Justice Department investigate Joe Arpaio. Now she’s been ordered to leave the country for good.
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Funding for Arizona’s first magic mushrooms study in danger
A Scottsdale Research Institute may lose its grant to test psilocybin mushrooms on people with life-threatening illnesses.