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Phoenix man denies stealing election center security keys
PHOENIX (CN) — A man seen on security footage stealing security keys from a Maricopa County elections center appeared in court for the first time Tuesday morning. Walter Ringfield, 27, was indicted July 1 on one charge of computer tampering after he was arrested at his home a week prior. Ringfield was working a temporary position at the county’s main election tabulation center when he was caught on camera stealing a lanyard off a desk on June 20. Attached to the lanyard was a security key and a magnetic key fob elections officials say were meant to access ballot tabulators.
Heat-related deaths spike and streets hit 160 degrees as Phoenix grapples with record temperatures
While residents of Phoenix aren’t strangers to sweltering hot summer temperatures, this year’s heat brings on a new beast. The capital of Arizona experienced an average of 97 degrees Fahrenheit, which made it the hottest June in the city over more than 100 years of temperature records, according to the National Weather Service. Sky Harbor […]
Arizona's Maricopa County prepares to be in the election spotlight once again
Ever since false claims were made about Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in Arizona, Maricopa County has been a hotbed of conspiracy theories. Home to Phoenix, there have also been threats against election officials and allegations of voter harassment in the county. So with another close election expected in November, NPR's Ben Giles has been talking with Maricopa County officials about steps they're taking to try to improve elections and help restore voter confidence. Normally, Ben is in Phoenix, but not today. Today Ben is here with us in Studio 31. Hi there.
Tucson & Phoenix won’t push emergency utility relief to public housing tenants this summer
On June 13, the federal government’s top official for public housing appeared with Tucson’s mayor at the Martin Luther King Apartments and announced emergency relief aimed at making it “as easy as possible” to help residents of public housing “afford air conditioning.”. The new program...
Maricopa County closes Joe Foss Shooting Complex to criticism from regulars
A West Valley shooting complex closed to the public last week — and some range regulars weren't willing to bite the bullet. The shutdown came after the county declined to renew the range's lease with the Arizona Citizens Defense League Foundation. Officials were evaluating options for the future of the Joe Foss Shooting Complex, located at Buckeye Hills Regional Park, Maricopa County spokesperson Fields Moseley said.
Maricopa County sheriff primary election: Candidates weigh in on staffing shortage, court monitor
Five current and former law enforcement officers are running to be Maricopa County's next sheriff. Russ Skinner, appointed to finish the rest of former Sheriff Paul Penzone's term, is running against former Phoenix police Officer Tyler Kamp for the Democratic nomination. ...
Arizona 3rd Congressional District candidates: Where they stand on issues
The Arizona Republic sent a brief questionnaire to the candidates in Arizona's 3rd Congressional District. Former Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari, former state Sen. Raquel Terán and Duane Wooten, a doctor, are competing for the Democratic nomination. ...
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