Victims of police violence call for ‘Bill of Rights’ in Arizona
The legislation would bring sweeping transparency, support to people injured by police or relatives of those killed.
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Feeling sick? Cases of flu, RSV spiking in Arizona
The contagious respiratory illnesses are “widespread” and driving up hospital visits in Maricopa County and across the state.
Pot sales in Arizona hit $1.2 billion and counting in 2023
That 16% excise tax on recreational weed? It’s a boon to state coffers, bringing in about $143 million so far this year.
As Phoenix police fight federal oversight, officers kill another man
Chief Michael Sullivan was blitzing the media on Thursday trying to head off federal oversight. Across town, officers gunned down another person.
Sky Harbor seized record number of guns from passengers in 2023
The Phoenix airport ranked fourth among the Top 10 airports for guns. Most of them were loaded.
Hundreds of volunteers to scour the Valley for homelessness count
In 2023, volunteers counted 9,642 people experiencing homelessness in the region during the annual effort.
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X suspends, then restores social media accounts critical of Elon Musk
Reporters, including ones from Texas Observer, Intercept and TrueAnon, logged in to find that their X accounts had been abruptly suspended.
Lawmakers mostly play nice on opening day of Arizona legislature
Gov. Katie Hobbs focuses on school vouchers, water and budget while petulant election denier takes a stand.
Former Queen Creek resident sentenced in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot case
“I have learned that truth is not always found in the places that I used to trust.”
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Arizona gas prices among highest in U.S. Here’s what you’ll pay in Phoenix
Scottsdale has the most expensive gas in the Valley at an average of $3.449 per gallon, according to AAA.
Say it ain’t so, Joe
Joe Arpaio, the controversial former Maricopa County sheriff, is gearing up to run for Fountain Hills mayor – again.
A guide to the legal troubles of Phoenix troll Ethan Schmidt-Crockett
The alt-right provocateur’s reign of harassing Maricopa County residents began three years ago in Mesa.
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Lukeville border reopens after ‘month of strain’ in southern Arizona
“This changes the lives of people living in small and vulnerable communities of color.”
Turning Point bros plead not guilty in assault of queer ASU professor
Kalen Christian D’Almeida and Braden Joel Ellis now face a Feb. 9 court hearing.
NBA fans are thirsty for this Phoenix Suns star. It’s not Devin Booker
Sorry, D-Book. The NBA’s thirst-o-meter doesn’t rank you as high as this teammate.
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Arrest warrant issued for Valley troll Ethan Schmidt-Crockett
The days of the anti-Semitic, anti-LGBTQ+ serial harasser avoiding jail time might be coming to an end.
Accused killers of 3 gay men in Phoenix won’t face hate crime charges
“It should not take a murder to recognize that we need change in how we prosecute hate crimes.”
Meet Giving Tree dispensary’s healing budtender, Tommy Sigen
“I want to approach mental health in a homeopathic, naturalistic way.”
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Phoenix police turn foot chase into target practice, kill 12th man
Alton Tungovia refused to stop for Phoenix police, who shot him with pepper balls before fatally shooting him.
Uber partners with Waymo in Arizona to offer autonomous rides
Waymo now provides more than 10,000 rides each week in the Valley.
Photos: Head shop holiday market showcases Valley’s glass blowing artistry
Hendy’s Heady Holiday offered 20 vendors and their unique yet functional pieces of art during the event at Bud’s Glass Joint.
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Maricopa County uses national opioid settlement to help recovering women
“It took getting out from under the shame that I was able to overcome it.”