Alleged Killer of Speed-Camera Operator May be Claiming Crazy

The trial for the man accused of murdering a speed-camera operator as he sat parked on a Valley freeway has been delayed so psychologists can determine whether he is competent to be tried.Thomas Patrick Destories, 68, was scheduled to stand trial on January 11 for a first-degree murder charge stemming…

Cardinals Get Blown Out in Disappointing Conclusion to Streaky Season

“[The Cardinals] defense is effing worthless” and “if Neil Rackers has a job tomorrow I’m becoming a Saints fan” were two of several utterances that could be overheard at the Cadillac Ranch in Tempe by disgruntled fans after the Cards 45-14 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday. And they…

Does Mayor Phil Want to be Congressman Phil? The Rumor Mill is Turning

Here’s one fresh from the rumor mill:With John Shadegg’s long-overdue departure from the U.S. House of Representatives, there are rumors that Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon may be looking to take his seat.So, does Mr. Gordon really want to go to Washington? He’s certainly spent a lot of time there this…

Who Will Fill John Shadegg’s Congressional Seat? Not Dean Martin

With Congressman John Shadegg throwing in the towel and announcing he would be retiring from Congress yesterday, there is no shortage of talk about who his potential replacement might be.One of those mentioned is Treasurer Dean Martin, who also happened to announce his candidacy for governor on Wednesday.Martin, however, says…

Scottsdale-Based E-Cigarette Company Gets Big Win in Federal Court

A Scottsdale company that distributes “e-cigarettes,” the robotic and arguably equally harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes, got some good news today from a federal judge: The Food and Drug Administration has to back off in blocking imports of the devices.The judge ruled in favor of Sottera, the distributor of the…

Brewer Names New DPS Chief; Not to Worry, it’s Not Russell Pearce

Governor Jan Brewer announced today who will replace Roger Vanderpool as the next director of the Department of Public Safety, and although it’s probably much to the dismay of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, it’s not anti-illegal-immigration blowhard Russell Pearce. Brewer has appointed Robert Halliday, a 35-year DPS veteran, as the agency’s…