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Appeals court upholds injunction against city of Phoenix in Zone homeless encampment case
PHOENIX – An Arizona court on Tuesday upheld a permanent injunction that requires the city of Phoenix to prevent another homeless encampment from emerging in the area known as the Zone. The Arizona Court Of Appeals ruling affirmed Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott A. Blaney’s decision last year...
2 men indicted in Ahwatukee triple murder
AHWATUKEE, Ariz. - Two suspects have been indicted by a grand jury for the murder of three people at an Ahwatukee apartment complex. Chase Christman, 30, and Dorian Rice, 53, are accused of three counts of first-degree murder, burglary and armed robbery in connection to the crime. Christmas was also indicted on weapons charges, arson and intentionally killing an animal, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said.
Ex-WVU Big Man Transfers to Northern Arizona
Former WVU walk-on center Ali Ragab is transferring to Northern Arizona, the program announced on Wednesday. Ragab signs with NAU about two months before the 2024-25 season begins. Ragab (7-foot) joined West Virginia’s team as a walk-on in September 2023. Ragab practiced with Jesse Edwards, Akok Akok and the rest...
The Foundation of a Growing Scottsdale: On the Death of Robert Pettycrew
Anyone who has been in Scottsdale long enough has seen the trajectory of its growth, the transformation from a national afterthought to it becoming a national destination. Much of that happened in the 90’s and into the early 2000’s, and much of that growth is owed to the leaders who manifested it into reality.
Exclusive: Rampage Jackson gives the edge to Team Mir in ‘5 versus 5’ tournament described as the ‘NBA of MMA’
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is giving Frank Mir the edge over Henry Cejudo in a competition being referred to as the ‘NBA of MMA’. On August 30, at UFL 5, Team Vegas and Team Phoenix will battle it out for the bragging rights, with a whopping $50,000 on the line.
Sub-Zero Opens 2nd Major Plant in Goodyear
Sub-Zero recently delivered another manufacturing plant in Goodyear. The 600,000-square-foot plant, which opened recently, cost $118 million to build. ViaWest Group developed the site, and Willmeng built it. The 36-acre property is located at Camelback Road and Cotton Lane in Goodyear. The Phoenix Business Journal reports the project is the...
Football Recap: Camp Verde Comes Up Short on the Road Against Veritas Prep
Camp Verde had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 23-13 to the Veritas Prep Falcons on Friday. The Cowboys were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2021.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs details rural programs in Clarkdale
On Thursday, August 8, Gov. Katie Hobbs [D] visited Clarkdale for Local First Arizona’s annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse to talk about the state government’s spending in rural communities. “Earlier this week, we announced that we were going to reactivate the Greater Arizona...
Fired Mesa cop may lose law enforcement certification
A former Mesa cop could lose his ability to work as a law enforcement officer in Arizona. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board last week unanimously voted to take action on Michael Falconer’s certification. The action includes revocation of the certification or suspension for a period of time.
Phoenix man bought scooter to help him get around just before he was hit by a car that left the scene
PHOENIX — A Phoenix man is asking the public for help after he said he was hit by a car on Sunday while running errands. Manuel Ortiz, a Phoenix resident, said he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on his electric scooter on 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye at around 10:30 am.
Town north of metro Phoenix loses power after suspected drunk driver crashes into pole
PHOENIX — A suspected drunk driver crashed into a power pole Tuesday night, leaving an entire town north of metro Phoenix without electricity for two hours, authorities said. Deputies responded to Coldwater Road in Black Canyon City around 8:30 p.m. after multiple residents reported hearing a crash and losing...
No State Highway Closures over Labor Day Weekend
As drivers make plans for Labor Day travel, the Arizona Department of Transportation has announced no construction closures will be scheduled along state highways over the extended holiday weekend. To help with travel conditions, ADOT and its contractors will not set any full highway closures from Friday afternoon, Aug. 30,...
Grand jury information exposed by defense attorney in Arizona fake electors case
A day after prosecutors expressed concern in a Maricopa County courtroom that grand jury information in Arizona's fake electors case might be made public, they confirmed their fears when they told the judge overseeing the case that an attorney representing defendant Christina Bobb had publicly filed a court document that included transcripts of grand jury proceedings and grand juror names. Before breaking for lunch on Tuesday, Nick Klingerman, the head of the criminal division of the Arizona...
Harris campaign focuses on Arizona in its push to drive Gen Z voters to the polls
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris speaking at a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Aug. 11, 2024. Photo by Gage Skidmore (modified) | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0. Riding high on the recently completed Democratic National Convention and the enthusiasm that has propelled her to a...
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