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Maricopa County Recorder Richer attacks candidate Heap's document mishaps
PHOENIX — A candidate vying to be in charge of how the county processes and stores millions of records — property deeds, maps and voter registration files — has a history of not being able to keep track of his own records. Justin Heap is running in...
MCSO Detectives Arrest Suspect in Double Homicide Case
In a harrowing incident that unfolded in the early hours of June 25, 2024, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) detectives arrested 60-year-old Robert McGrath in connection with the brutal murders of his wife, 53-year-old Marcia McGrath, and his mother-in-law, 77-year-old Thea Merlino. The double homicide has left the Sun City community in shock and mourning.
Warning to Arizona: If You See Fruit at a Gas Pump, Leave Immediately!
It's that time of year again: time for the annual resurgence of travel warnings for motorists across Arizona. Some of the warnings have merit. For example, before paying for gas at a pump using your credit or debit card, you should check the pump and make sure crooks haven't installed credit card skimmers intent on stealing your funds.
Did you follow Arizona news this week? Test your knowledge with the azcentral.com news quiz
Did you pay attention to the top headlines in Arizona this week? Now is the time to test your skills with this week's azcentral.com news quiz, covering stories from June 30 to July 5. Best of luck!. If you're interested in more local news, sign up for our East Valley...
Arizona group wants to give the power to independents with open primaries
This November, Arizona voters will be given the chance to move their state away from semi-closed primaries and open them to all registered voters. A referendum on the ballot from Make Elections Fair Arizona asks whether the current system, in which independents are forced to pick up either a Republican or Democratic ballot on primary […]
Scottsdale firm makes preschool graduation special
A Scottsdale wealth management firm helped make graduation special for a group of children in the preschool program run by Child Crisis Arizona. Wilde Wealth Management Group donated clothing and backpacks filled with school supplies to prepare the children for the kindergarten year ahead. Members of the firm were on...
Council increases downtown campus reinvestment budget
The Glendale City Council recently adopted the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 3 of roughly $67.3 million for the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project — which increased the budget by $5.1 million — after receiving updates about the project and its costs from City Manager Kevin Phelps. “One of my...
Tempe brings about reduced watermain breaks, increased efficiency with recent waterline project
Tempe's ongoing investment in residents' water continues with the recent completion of the North Tempe Waterline Replacement Project which targeted 4.6 miles of waterline that was due for replacement.
High-speed crash leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized in Avondale
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A high-speed crash involving multiple vehicles has left one man dead and another injured early Saturday morning. The collision happened around 6:30 a.m. near 113th Avenue and Buckeye Road, just east of Avondale Boulevard. According to Avondale police, two vehicles were speeding westbound on Buckeye...
ADOT: Loop 101 lane striping changes near US 60 help with traffic flow in East Valley
Recent lane striping work has improved traffic flow by extending right lanes along Loop 101 (Price Freeway) near US 60 (Superstition Freeway) in Tempe, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Crews have adjusted lane stripes to extend right lanes and promote safer merging conditions along northbound Loop 101...
Mesa's response to teen violence: stricter curfew enforcement
MESA, Ariz. — Long summer days are looking a little shorter for teenagers in Mesa as the city police crack down on curfew enforcement. It's part of Mesa Police Department's Operation Safe Summer. Detective Brandi Myers with MPD said the goal is to prevent teens from getting involved in potentially violent situations.
25 years after Mikelle Biggs vanished, sister seeks healing through documentary
Kimber Biggs remembers her big sister Mikelle as the golden child. Smart, charismatic and artistic, Mikelle loved reading and horses. The two were polar opposites. Kimber kept her room in their Mesa home messy, while Mikelle kept hers spotless. Kimber got in trouble for talking at school, while Mikelle was a perfect student. ...
Former Serrano’s restaurant in Chandler sold to New Mexico operator
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants has sold its former Chandler location to another restaurant operator. The deal for the 13,250-square-foot property closed Wednesday and was valued at $4.58 million or $346 per square foot. The restaurant building was acquired by JAM Management LLC, which is owned by a group that operates...
Arizona State AD Graham Rossini: Prioritize football, basketball and others will thrive
On the surface, it looks as if Arizona State had a solid 2023-24 school year in athletics. The school finished 27th in the Learfield Director's Cup, a yearly competition that awards points for finishes in each sport to come up with an overall winner. This past school year, that was Texas.
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