Phoenix police to use AI to answer non-emergency calls. Is that good?
Phoenix expects the system to cut down on non-emergency call hold times, which are anecdotally atrocious.
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The Arpaio All-Stars: Meet the county sheriff’s sketchy retreads
Jerry Sheridan claims he’s no Sheriff Joe. Still, he’s brought back some of Arpaio’s favorite badge-wearin’ bubbas.
Peoria restaurateur will be deported to China soon, husband fears
Sushi joint owner Kelly Yu has been in ICE detention since May. Her husband has “lost faith” that she’ll avoid deportation.
Solar panel tax credits are about to expire: What you should know
Installing a solar system will become a lot more expensive in 2026 thanks to Donald Trump’s much-maligned budget bill.
2 Phoenix suburbs among fastest-growing retirement hubs in U.S.
Looking to retire in Arizona? As Jeremiah Johnson once said, “Go West Valley, old man.”
5 takeaways from Amazon’s docuseries on Mercury legend Diana Taurasi
The three-part Amazon Prime Video streaming series is full of surprises about Diana Taurasi.
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New light rail line could raze historic Phoenix homes, residents fear
Woodland Historic District residents say five houses would go if Valley Metro picks an extension route through the area.
Tempe cop: Chief gave city officials data to harass homeless advocates
A police commander says Chief Kenneth McCoy improperly gave city brass sensitive info to hound people feeding the unhoused.
Phoenix cops killed a man with ‘less-lethal’ weapons. Are they unsafe?
Pitched as a safer way to subdue suspects, the less-lethal weapons used by Phoenix police can actually be deadly.
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Stanton wants to join lawsuit against ICE over detention center visits
Several Democrats in Congress are suing ICE over a new rule preventing them from making surprise inspections.
Tempe threw a homeless advocate in jail for filming cops
Seemingly recognizing that its cops had screwed up, Tempe later dropped the charges against unhoused advocate Austin Davis.
Map: Where ICE has been seen in Phoenix so far in 2025
Publicly reported sightings – which represent a fraction of ICE activity – show agents hitting some areas more than others.
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What’s the hottest August on record in Phoenix?
August in Phoenix has been blistering so far in 2025 and may very well wind up breaking records.
Far-right schools chief put MAGA ally on downtown Phoenix school board
Shelli Boggs asked applicants about their voter registration before tapping a right-wing operative for an empty board seat.
The Grand Canyon fire is now the biggest still burning in the U.S.
The Dragon Bravo fire has burned more than 123,000 acres since sparking via a lightning strike on July 4.
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Women shouldn’t hold office, says GOP woman now running for office
“I don’t know if I would vote for any female,” said state senate hopeful Mylie Biggs, the daughter of GOP Rep. Andy Biggs.
State GOP bigwig called the feds on Democrat for posting ICE sighting
Arizona Senate President Warren Peterson is running to be the state’s top cop. Should he maybe learn about freedom of speech?
A study ranked the dirtiest U.S. cities, and Phoenix needs a bath
Remember when Arizona was known for clean air? Those were the days.
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Phoenix police gave up on solving gay yoga teacher’s mysterious death
Marcus Freiberger was found dead a month after he went missing. Phoenix police closed his case with little explanation.
9 best Jasmine Crockett zingers from her Phoenix town hall appearance
The feisty Texas Democrat trained her sharp tongue on Donald Trump and Arizona Republicans at an event Sunday.
5 Phoenix suburbs among the best cities to buy first home
If you’re looking to enter the housing market for the first time, these Valley locales are worth examining.
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Arizona Democrats plan to keep demanding access to ICE facility
“We want to make sure there’s coverage at all times,” said Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari on Sunday.