Phoenix’s Newest Homeless Shelter Provides Relief From Heat
The city of Phoenix and Maricopa County, in conjunction with several social services organizations, opened a new homeless shelter on May 13, just as temperatures began to spike.
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Study: Among States That Love to Hate the Rich, Arizona Is No. 1
A recent study by Online Money Advisor, a global finance data clearinghouse based in the United Kingdom, found that Arizona hates rich people more than any other state.
Waymo Autonomous Vehicles Coming to Sky Harbor International Airport
The autonomous car service will begin testing drives to and from one of the world’s busiest airports.
Phoenix Airbnb Hosts Preparing for ‘Anti-Party Crackdown’ This Summer
If you’re looking to throw a house party in metro Phoenix this summer, you’re best off doing so in your own home.
Everything You Need to Know About Arizona’s New Catalytic Converter Law
One of every 1,000 Phoenix residents has been victimized in just over four months.
County Attorney Rachel Mitchell Invokes ‘Soros Machine’ in Campaign Email
Rachel Mitchell presented herself, initially, as a reasonable, no-nonsense conservative. It took only a few weeks for her to begin railing about George Soros, a bogeyman for the tough-on-crime right.
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Phoenix Cannabis Awards Music Festival Brings Lil Xan, Luniz, Kurupt, Mike Jones
The Phoenix Cannabis Awards Music Festival will honor the who’s who in the Phoenix Metro cannabis industry in more than 50 categories.
Arizona Senate Investigating Wendy Rogers Over Claims About Buffalo Shooting
Just hours after a shooter killed 10 people Saturday in a racist attack at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers implied that it was a false flag operation.
New Congressional Report Outlines Widening Gap Between State, Federal Cannabis Laws
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) recently released a 101-page report that outlines the way things stand and possible solutions the U.S. government can take to address the growing divide between state and federal marijuana regulations.
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Straight Outta Phoenix: Local Skater Lands on Augmented Reality Soda Bottles
“Skating is my whole entire life,” Chad Hornish said. “I see everything in the world as something I could skate on.”
Oops, They Did It Again! Phoenix Sued Over Property Tax ‘Shell Game’
Goldwater Institute attorneys allege the city sidestepped state law when it got in bed with the Chicago-based Hubbard Street Group, gifting it a hefty handout of taxpayer dollars in the form of a $7.9 million tax break to spur local development.
GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward Is Selling NFTs Now
Kelli Ward is selling NFTs that feature her rendered as an election-fraud-themed Statue of Liberty.
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Clarence Dixon Is Executed
Clarence Dixon’s lawyers have argued that his history of mental illness should disqualify him from the death penalty.
Waymo Autonomous Service Revving Up in Downtown Phoenix
After recently announcing the expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing operation, Waymo is preparing to serve customers in downtown Phoenix through its “Trusted Testers” program.
GOP Senate Candidate Blake Masters Threatens Arizona Mirror With Lawsuit
An article on Arizona’s U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters’ views on contraception went viral. Now, he’s threatening a lawsuit.
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Without Warning, Carvana Lays Off 2,500 in Phoenix
After a preemptive and overzealous six-month hiring spree, Carvana quietly laid off thousands of employees at its Tempe headquarters on Tuesday morning.
Study: Pot Draws More Than Booze in 2021 Tax Revenue for Arizona
In 2021, adult-use cannabis excise taxes in Arizona reeled in $105 million, surpassing alcohol excise taxes of $92 million, according to an Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) report.
After 4 Months, Ex-Arizona Prison Boss Indicted in Tequila-Fueled Standoff With Cops
Oh, how the tables have turned for Charles Ryan.
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Where Weed and Wrestling Meet
Fresco Mattic and “Grand Slam” Watson, the Arizona Wrestling Federation Tag Team champions, connected with other wrestlers at the Cannaval music festival at the Phoenix Events & Entertainment Complex on April 30.
Jeri Williams Is Quitting as Phoenix Police Chief Amid New and Mounting Scrutiny
“It’s a scandal,” said Lola N’sangou, executive director of advocacy group Mass Liberation Arizona. “And [Williams] is leaving right in the middle, while she’s on the hot seat.”
Hundreds March for Abortion Rights in Phoenix After Supreme Court Shock
“It’s empowering and enlightening to see so many people here united,” one protester said.
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Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams Announces Retirement
Phoenix police chief Jeri Williams will retire “sometime this summer.”