News Archives

Phoenix Immigration Judge Favored by Attorneys Retiring After 28 Years

By Steven HsiehSeptember 19, 2018

“He believed in America being the greatest country in the world for people who are fleeing dire, threatening circumstances…”

Douglas’ Office Defends Creationist on Panel: Christianity Not a ‘Fringe View’

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 18, 2018

Arizona Superintendent Diane Douglas faced criticism for choosing a young-earth creationist to review evolution science standards.

Why Is a Nebraska University Building a Medical School in Phoenix?

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 18, 2018

“Arizona’s need for health care professionals in the coming years is only going to increase,” Governor Doug Ducey said.

A Jolt for Electric-Car Rivalry: Lucid Motors Gets $1B to Build Arizona Plant

By Ray SternSeptember 18, 2018

The planned car plant “goes way beyond Casa Grande or Pinal County…” and will benefit all of Arizona.

Mesa Settles With Family of 2015 Police Shooting Victim for $1 Million

By Steven HsiehSeptember 17, 2018

“Knife, knife, knife!” Krstic gets back up as the officers order him to “stay down.” That’s when Gransee fires two shots at Krstic.

Meet the Creationist Helping to Change Arizona School Standards on Evolution

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 16, 2018

Joseph Kezele, tapped to help review evolution teaching standards, in Arizona, says teen dinosaurs rode on Noah’s Ark.

If a Tree Is Felled in Phoenix, Will the City Council React?

By Elizabeth WhitmanSeptember 14, 2018

A blueprint to greenify Phoenix stagnated for 8 years. Now, a citizen-led effort is pushing City Council to make good on that plan.

Sowing Success: Harvest of Arizona Aims to Be the Largest U.S. Cannabis Company

By Nick MeyersSeptember 14, 2018

“It was kind of lucky, but we chose to do this together because we enjoyed working with those guys.” – Steve White

GOP Superintendent Candidate Sounds Like His Democratic Foe on School ‘Crisis’

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 13, 2018

After a professional career in Congress and the charter school sector, Frank Riggs wants to lead the Arizona Department of Education.

Aussie Madness: Death-Penalty Case in Phoenix Creates a Stir Down Under

By Sean HolstegeSeptember 13, 2018

No Australian has been executed in American in more than 150 years. Aussie Lisa Cunningham and her husband, Germayne, are charged with murder of his daughter.

Motorist Was Practicing Unsafe Sax on Side of Freeway, ADOT Says

By Dillon RosenblattSeptember 12, 2018

An unidentified man was caught by a freeway camera jamming on his saxophone on the Loop-101 freeway in Arizona, ADOT says.

Phoenix to Review ‘Sound Cannon’ Purchase Decision After <i>New Times</i> Article

Phoenix to Review ‘Sound Cannon’ Purchase Decision After New Times Article

By Steven HsiehSeptember 12, 2018

LRADs can produce sounds that can cause hearing loss.

Sal DiCiccio Wanted Reverend Jarrett Maupin to Fill City Council Vacancy

By Steven HsiehSeptember 12, 2018

“We liked Jarrett as a moderate Democrat, a more reasonable Democrat.” — Phoenix Councilman Sal Diccio’s office.

Trump’s Proposed Emissions Rule Will Choke Efforts to Clean Polluted Phoenix Air

By Elizabeth WhitmanSeptember 11, 2018

The Trump administration’s proposal to halt improvements in fuel-efficiency standards could hurt Phoenix’s economy and its health, environmental and health advocates say.