Meet the pesky activist determined to hold Tempe leaders to account
Since retiring in 2012, Ron Tapscott has made it his mission to prod Tempe leaders into making the city a better place.
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GOP lawmaker sees photo of colleague’s baby, brings up her abortion
After Democratic state Rep. Anna Abeytia brought her newborn to the legislature, GOP state Rep. Nick Kupper weighed in.
Sinema wants therapy records for the woman whose husband she seduced
Kyrsten Sinema is being sued by the ex of her bodyguard-turned-lover, and she wants to see what the woman says in therapy.
Arizona is drying up faster than any other state in the U.S.
It’s no surprise that Arizona doesn’t get a lot of rain. But the extent to which the rain has abandoned us may surprise you.
Goldwater Institute sues to stop Roosevelt Row affordable housing project
The conservative organization says Phoenix violated the state constitution by giving a developer a discounted deal on the site.
Phoenix high school grad gets too drunk at Senior Ditch Day party, sues
Desert Visa grad Blake Barnes got drunk and hurt while skipping school at a friend’s house. He’s suing the friend’s parents.
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Katie Hobbs has a new reelection campaign ad. We fact-checked it
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is reintroducing herself to voters as she runs for reelection.
What are the wettest Phoenix monsoon seasons on record?
The 2025 monsoon season wound wetter than the last couple years. Where does it rank overall?
Small Valley city ranked among the richest suburbs in the U.S.
You know it. You love it. You probably can’t afford a house there.
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Phoenix Curaleaf workers decertify union days after ratifying contract
A national union-busting organization threw its might behind the effort to disband the union at the Camelback location.
Tempe residents halt Shalimar Golf Club housing plan — for now
The fight over the future of the beloved but disheveled Tempe golf course has raged for two years.
Phoenix speed cameras: Where they are and what to do if you get caught
Where are the Phoenix speed enforcement cameras? What should you do if you get caught? Read this guide to find out.
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Petersen calls Glassman a ‘criminal,’ gay-bashes Kris Mayes at debate
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen brought up unproven sexual allegations against rival Rodney Glassman.
Video: Deer Valley school board member gives Nazi salute at meeting
Peeved over a scheduling decision, Kim Fisher gave the straight-armed salute and threw in a “heil” for good measure.
Tempe students protest ICE detention of classmate outside of school
ICE arrested Dilan Paredes’ mom at a Walmart. She then signed the eighth-grader out of school, where ICE arrested him, too.
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You’ll soon be able to ride Waymo’s new Ojai model robotaxi for free
As the robotaxi company moves forward with testing the blue van models in Phoenix, it needs feedback from human riders.
Arizona police board to probe state trooper who lied about tasing man
Ex-DPS trooper Carlos Bailon kicked, tased and knelt on the back of a man he arrested. He omitted some of that in his report.
Map: Where ICE has been seen in Phoenix so far
Publicly reported sightings – which represent a fraction of ICE activity – show agents hitting some areas more than others.
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Police shot and killed a man in her car. She’s burdened by questions
Cops killed Jesus Flores in February as he tried to flee in a hobbled car. His partner, Danielle Flores, was there.
Phoenix suburb among most affordable U.S. cities for homebuyers
Looking for a new home? As the old saying goes, “Go west, young man.”
The Veto Queen is back: All 63 bills Gov. Hobbs has rejected in 2026
Katie Hobbs is adding to her vetoes record in 2026, swatting down SNAP crackdowns and Charlie Kirk-related bills.
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When does monsoon season start in Arizona? What you should know
Every summer, monsoon season provides Phoenix with roughly half of its yearly rainfall – and a needed break from the heat.