Thatcher
LATEST NEWS
AZ Briefing: See how much Valley mayors, city council make; Meeting gets ugly after ‘Goons’ reference; Metro Phoenix restaurant inspections
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Is being an elected official in Arizona worth the pay? It varies, depending on the city. Ever wondered how much your mayor and city council get paid? See the salaries...
Heat deaths in Maricopa County are soaring. Meth, other drugs are part of the reason why
On the center of the wall in Maria Montano’s apartment living room is a big display of photos of her brother Brandon – a family trip to the beach, a few silly selfies, and in the middle, a big closeup of his face, his brown eyes gazing upward.
A bomb threat, a lawsuit and ‘Call Rafi’: Inside a nasty Phoenix lawyer feud
“I want to get some things off my chest right now.”. On the 13th episode of his “Call Gil Show” podcast, Gil Negrete was about to go nuclear. To this point, everything about the podcast had been a warmup for the former personal injury lawyer. He’d spent the first episode explaining the suspension of his law license and how he went from slapping his face on billboards and buses to being unable to practice. With each subsequent episode, Negrete had loosened up, spilling secrets and gossip about the Valley’s community of personal injury attorneys.
Kevin Durant Claps Back At 'Miserable' Accusation After Viral Interaction With Influencer
Kevin Durant has always been active on X. When any viral post mentions the Phoenix Suns star, KD is always there to react to it. So when a critic called Durant "miserable" after his interaction with streamer/influencer IShowSpeed, Durant had his response ready. After a video of Durant and ...
Troubling circumstances revealed surrounding woman found shot to death at Phoenix hotel
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A murder mystery is unfolding in downtown Phoenix after a woman was found dead in the Renaissance hotel. It happened in the early morning hours of July 5. Now that we know the victim’s identity as 28-year-old Desiree Serpas, one of her coworkers told us how...
Atlasta Catering Celebrates 45 Years with New Parent Company
Atlasta Catering is making waves in the Valley’s culinary scene. Arizona’s second-largest catering company has moved toward expansion by creating a new parent company called Steve Short Culinary Team (SSCT). This business strategy comes as the company hits its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1979 in Phoenix and led...
Diamondbacks draft son of 6-time MLB All-Star Kevin Brown, Dawson
Day 3 of the MLB Draft on Tuesday was a big day for the sons of former MLB stars, and the Arizona Diamondbacks were involved with the selection of Georgia Tech pitcher Dawson Brown. Brown, a right-handed reliever for the Yellow Jackets, is the son of six-time MLB All-Star and...
Arizona high school football 2024 preview: The Republic's Top 10 linebackers
As we continue to feature the defensive side of the ball for the 2024 Arizona high school football season, it's time to rate the second layer. The linebackers. There are plenty of game-changers at that position in this state. Coaches provided input for these rankings. The Arizona Republic's Top 10 linebackers ...
Typical metro Phoenix homebuyers need $186,000 down payment, Zillow says
A metro Phoenix household earning the median income needs a 40% down payment to afford a home purchase, according to Zillow. That's because higher home prices and interest rates have outpaced income gains. Zillow's median household income for Phoenix was about $91,300. ...
New research tracking heat exposure in Phoenix-area mobile homes
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — DeAnna Mireau is passionate about her advocacy work. She is the president of the Arizona Association of Manufactured Home Owners and knows firsthand the impact of the extreme heat on people who live in mobile homes. That is why she is taking part in various studies...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.