FDA recommends ban of potent 7-OH kratom variant
The synthetic variant is legal and has opioid-like effects. One official called it “a recipe for a public safety disaster.”
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He called 911 after a fender bender. A state trooper called ICE
A green card applicant got uncomfortably close to deportation after he got clipped on the highway earlier this month.
Phoenix suburb among the most expensive cities for retirement
That 401(k) better be fat if you’re thinking of calling it a career and moving to this Valley city.
Someone kept calling the cops on protesters at Abe Hamdeh’s office
A staffer at Rep. Abe Hamadeh’s office even had one protester’s car towed while claiming to have “no idea” who did it.
Stanton, Ansari rip ICE for illegally barring them from detention center
Reps. Greg Stanton and Yassamin Ansari say ICE illegally interfered with their right to make spot inspections of facilities.
Arizona has nearly 4 times more vape shops than McDonald’s
You probably shouldn’t put anything from either place in your body.
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QAnon Shaman calls Trump ‘a piece of shit,’ demands $555 to talk to us
Jacob Chansley was pardoned by Trump for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. How quickly people forget a favor.
Hottest Phoenix July months on record: How 2025 stacks up so far
This July may feel like a breeze compared to its 2024 and 2023 predecessors, but it’ll still rank among the hottest ever.
Arizona public schools are among the worst in the U.S.
Arizona lags nationally in public school spending and, well, you get what you pay for.
Owner of Phoenix taco bus pleads not guilty following arrest
Following a raid and arrests at his home and businesses last week, El Taco Loko’s owner appeared in court on Friday.
Prosecutor undecided on charging Brady Kiser for son’s drowning death
Trigg Kiser drowned in May after his dad lost sight of him by the pool for a few minutes, Brady Kiser told Chandler police.
11 famous people buried in Valley cemeteries
A music legend. Famous journalists. Icons of politics, wrestling, architecture and sports. All laid to rest in the Valley.
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Sheriff’s office court-ordered community meeting goes off the rails
Supporters and detractors of the sheriff’s office clashed, with one allegedly telling another to “go back to Mexico.”
Controversial ex-school board leader allegedly ducking lawsuit summons
Jessica Bueno resigned after New Times revealed she bailed out a now-convicted sex offender. She’s being sued in another matter.
Chandler police recommend felony charge in Trigg Kiser drowning
Police recommended that Brady Kiser, the husband of influencer Emilie Kiser, be criminally charged for their son’s death.
Phoenix readers react to Valley’s new unsavory ‘swamp king’ billboard
An artist depicted the president naked and sinking in a scandal-plagued swamp. More than 7,500 readers responded.
Tolleson police defend student-punching cop, attack district officials
After smacking a student in the face, Tolleson cop Eric Hendrix was booted from his post as a school resource officer.
Undercover baby cops help bust Valley smoke shops selling vapes to kids
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has roughly 100 underage volunteers who try to buy tobacco products on the sly.
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Kris Mayes says it’s ‘bullshit’ that ICE agents wear masks
Masked agents are abducting people left and right. “Real lawmen and women don’t wear masks,” the Arizona attorney general said.
5 ways governor hopeful Andy Biggs voted to screw over Arizona
GOP Rep. Andy Biggs dutifully passed Donald Trump’s budget bill, which will hurt the state Biggs aspires to lead.
New anti-Trump billboard goes up on Grand Avenue
The billboard portrays Trump as a “swamp king” ruling over his administration’s many missteps.
Phoenix woman with leukemia getting sicker in ICE lockup, partner says
Sonia Almaraz says Arbella “Yari” Rodríguez Márquez has lost 55 pounds since February, when Border Patrol arrested her.