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Prosecutors seek to include new evidence against accused AZ serial rapist
Maricopa County prosecutors are asking a judge to allow new evidence against accused serial rapist James Estep involving alleged attacks against two more victims where charges have not been filed.
Phoenix Justice of the Peace dies during vacation in Canada
PHOENIX — Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Frank Conti died Tuesday while he was on vacation in Canada. The 61-year-old suffered a fatal heart attack. “We all knew we could count on Frank whenever necessary," Presiding Justice of the Peace Anna Huberman said in a statement Wednesday. "The leadership at his court was outstanding. This is a terrible tragedy not only for his home family but also for his court family.”
Banner Children’s offers free medical appointments to uninsured children
In a significant step towards promoting accessible healthcare, Banner Children’s community clinics and its HealthMobile are offering medical appointments for uninsured youth in metropolitan Phoenix ensuring that everyone under age 18 has access to essential healthcare services, regardless of their socioeconomic status. An array of free medical services is...
Video shows incredible scene as police stop traffic to catch 4-foot lizard on major highway: 'I didn't even know exactly what to do'
Casey Brose took a deep breath and shared a hard-earned high five with Alex Roszkowski after the duo completed a harrowing rescue mission: plucking a four-foot lizard out of a storm drain on Phoenix's Loop 101 during rush hour. The 15-pound Nile monitor, named Archie, had escaped its backyard enclosure...
“I almost threw a party. All I wanted was some help” - Charles Barkley once revealed his initial reaction after getting traded to the Phoenix Suns
Charles Barkley recalls his excitement after being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 1992, a move that reignited his career and gave him a shot at an NBA title.
Biden's immigration plan for undocumented spouses could transform lives — and the election
PHOENIX — Rodrigo de la Rosa was only 5 years old when he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with his father and three brothers. Growing up in South Phoenix, he had what he calls “just a regular American life” — until, as a teenager, he learned he was undocumented.
Cottonwood Area Transit Service to Jerome to End
Please be advised that as of October 1, 2024, Cottonwood Area Transit (CAT) will no longer be servicing Jerome, AZ. This decision follows the end of a 2-year pilot program designed to evaluate public transit needs in Jerome. The City Council of the Town of Jerome has reviewed the performance...
Watercolorists reception to be held in Fountain Hills
The Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona (CWA) is hosting its 55th anniversary Fall Member Exhibition at the Fountain Hills Community Center Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 The free exhibit will ...
Aligned Hospitality Carves Niche Within Third-Party Management Ranks
When it comes to rapid portfolio growth, the stars seem to have “aligned” for at least one third-party management firm. Aligned Hospitality Management—a family-run company that was created in 2021—recently added its 26th property, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Globe in Globe, Arizona, and is showing no signs of slowing down.
1 dead, at least 1 hurt in 6-car crash on I-10 in Avondale
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — One person has died, and at least one other person has been hurt following a crash involving six vehicles on Interstate 10 in Avondale. The collision happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near 107th Avenue. While other details...
'It's become the heroin of our time': Tom Horne, Tucson teacher push for law banning cell phones in classrooms
PHOENIX — As cell phone use plagues classrooms and pushes teachers out of the industry, Arizona State Superintendent Tom Horne announced a renewed push to enact a law to ban phones in classes. In a press conference Thursday morning, Horne stressed the challenge teachers face of commanding attention away...
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