All the people Phoenix cops have killed in 2024
Under U.S. Justice Department scrutiny, Phoenix police have killed more people in 2024 than they did in 2023.
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Sinema: I ‘don’t give a shit’ about backlash from anti-labor NLRB vote
In a rare interview, the outgoing senator displayed the same flippant attitude that turned off so many of her voters.
A police Cybertruck was spotted in Phoenix. What’s the deal with that?
No, it’s not from some dystopian future. At least not yet.
Maricopa County sues to shut down Laveen composter over foul stench
Earlier this month, Growers Market told New Times it was shutting down. A lawsuit from the county says that wasn’t true.
Sinema goodbye speech breakdown: Loves the filibuster and her GOP pals
Sinema touted her bipartisanship and thanked more GOP senators than Democrats. Unmentioned was all she did to anger the left.
White-hot Christmas? Phoenix could see record heat this week
It’s going to be ho-ho-hot in the Valley as Christmas approaches.
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Fountain Hills loses its mind over grotesque Trump holiday wreath
The town Democratic club put up the wreath after Republicans put up a Trump Christmas tree.
A Phoenix cop killed a man on Thanksgiving. His body camera missed it
A Phoenix cop shot a man who police said raised a gun at him. But body-cam footage from the incident shows next to nothing.
2 Valley suburbs ranked among the least fun cities in entire U.S.
Phoenix ranks highly, but these two Maricopa County cities were rated relative snores.
Tempe says it will crack down on unhoused people, worrying advocates
The city will “implement strict enforcement” of its urban camping ban, which advocates say will only make homelessness worse.
Laveen residents raise stink about stink, push out composting company
The smell from Growers Market is sometimes “so bad you can’t even breathe,” one person said. The composter will now leave.
Board yanks license of ex-sheriff’s deputy who cuffed 82-year-old lady
Arizona’s police standards board revoked the law enforcement license of Michael Uyehara, who cuffed an elderly woman in 2022.
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Scottsdale-based ‘High Science’ show explores wild world of legal weed
The eight-part series, based in Arizona and produced by an Emmy winner behind Duck Dynasty, debuts on YouTube on Nov. 27.
Report: Kari Lake in discussions to join far-right TV station Newsmax
Lake has denied the report by Mediaite, though it hasn’t stopped speculation swirling about her next step.
Goodyear police sued for killing disabled Army vet attempting suicide
Two years ago, Goodyear cops rushed into Adam Romero’s home after he stabbed himself in the neck. Then they shot him.
Video shows Phoenix cops killing man holding fake gun on Election Day
Police say Rey David Martinez pointed a gun at officers in an alley, although it was later determined to be a replica.
Deaf Black man beat by Phoenix cops comes after city for $3.5 million
Video of cops attacking Tyron McAlpin generated national outcry. Now, Phoenix may again pay for the actions of its police.
Video: Phoenix cops chase, fire 15 times to kill armed burglary suspect
Police killed Carlos Fregoso, who allegedly pointed a gun at officers, after a car and foot chase earlier this month.
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Tempe homeless advocate barred from parks into 2026 after October arrest
Austin Davis and Tempe have been crosswise all year over his efforts to feed and aid the unhoused near city parks.
Mesa cops killed a man attempting suicide. Now his wife is suing
In 2023, Thomas McGinty’s wife called police to report he was trying to kill himself. Mesa police wound up shooting him.
Here’s how inflation in Phoenix compares to the rest of the U.S.
Phoenix used to be one of America’s inflation hotspots, with skyrocketing prices. Now, the pendulum has swung the other way.
A progressive campaign worked for Anna Hernandez. Democrats, take note
As the Democratic Party grapples with a national defeat, Hernandez won a Phoenix City Council seat running in the left lane.