Rachel Mitchell, seeking reelection, makes cruelty to dogs her pet issue
The Maricopa County Attorney is capitalizing on this reality: People love dogs and people love seeing politicians with dogs.
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Almost 1 in 4 Arizona Republicans wants to secede from the U.S.
Why do so many Arizonans – especially Republicans – want to leave the great American experiment behind?
Arizona Republicans pass new generation of ‘show me your papers’ laws
GOP lawmakers are pushing a ballot measure that bars undocumented immigrants from many taxpayer-funded social benefits.
9 teens indicted in Gilbert Goons, East Valley assault cases so far
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced new indictments for teen violence in Gilbert, but none in the killing of Preston Lord.
Women who accused Phoenix doc of botched surgeries want restraining order
The women say they are being harassed and intimidated. The plastic surgeon wants a judge to dismiss the lawsuits.
Arizona weed sales reaching record even as medical pot flounders
Total sales for recreational weed in 2023 likely to set new record.
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Wannabe serial killer Raad Almansoori arrested at Scottsdale Fashion Square
Police said the 26-year-old confessed to two vicious stabbings of young women in the Valley and a homicide in New York City. He planned to kill more.
Faith leaders call out racial disparities in pay for Sky Harbor workers
Clergy from across the Valley rally with Sky Harbor workers and demand Phoenix City Council members investigate.
Cactus League returns with World Series foes, big-league tourist dollars
The D-backs are back! And so are 14 other teams that make up spring training in the Valley. Here’s what you need to know.
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Arizona Republicans want to save horny kids from the internet
House Bill 2586 requires websites with content “harmful to minors” to verify the age of visitors.
Casa Grande man gets 4 life sentences for butchering his family
Concerns about Richard Wilson’s mental health spared him the lethal injection prosecutors initially wanted.
3 bills targeting transgender students approved by Arizona Senate panel
Republicans are pushing to put a trans bathroom ban and limit on preferred pronouns on the 2024 ballot.
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Phoenix police kill man during shootout on Indian School Road
The fatality – the third Phoenix police killing in 2024 – came as officers investigated the robbery of a pawnshop.
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Prosecutors ‘still looking’ at whether Gilbert Goons a criminal gang
County Attorney Rachel Mitchell talks Preston Lord, teen violence, brass knuckles and kids with guns.
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Party-switching chief deputy Russ Skinner named Maricopa County sheriff
The longtime sheriff’s deputy changed political parties so he could replace Democrat Paul Penzone.
Neo-Nazi, 2 others face trial in killing of gay Phoenix man
An ex-con, his wife and a second man will stand trial in Phoenix this summer for their involvement in the fatal beatdown of Jake Kelly.
Boos, lies and QAnon: Kari Lake hits campaign turbulence
Lake was booed by Republicans, she spoke at a QAnon fundraiser, and her campaign lied about $75,000 in speaking fees.
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Arizona GOP’s new anti-trans tactic: Requiring ‘detransition’ services
Republicans in the Arizona legislature want to weaponize detransitioning to target transgender health care.
Sunbursts to El Valle: A look at Phoenix Suns jerseys over the years
From classic to flashy, and celebrating the Valley’s Mexican American culture, jerseys for the Phoenix Suns spark excitement.
Phoenix police shoot, run over man in case of mistaken identity
“We’re running him over. Hold on,” an officer said seconds after another one shot David Epaloose.
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Arizona lawmakers want to ban brass knuckles after Gilbert Goons attacks
As state senators react to teen violence in the East Valley, one lawmaker called for a return to public hangings.