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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fountain Hills’ law enforcement contract cost to decrease

The cost of the contract between the Town of Fountain Hills and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office will decrease substantially in the upcoming fiscal year while not seeing any reduction in …
TOUR

Hozier adds Phoenix stop to 2025 tour dates

Building on the success of his Unreal Unearth Tour in 2023 and 2024, Hozier returns this year with an extended run of dates across North America, which will include a newly added Phoenix stop.

More GOP-led states seek to follow Trump's lead in defining male and female

Alabama and a small but growing number of other GOP-led states are pushing to enact more laws this year to legally define the two sexes based on observations of genitals at birth. Many trans …
MEDICAL EXAMINER

Phoenix police upgrade death investigation to murder case

The death of a 21-year-old woman whose body was found at the baseball fields near 40 th Street and Ray Road has been ruled a homicide, Phoenix police said. Homicide detectives have taken over …
INVESTIGATION

Police identify victim, suspect in central Phoenix homicide

A 77-year-old woman is suspected in the Jan. 26 death of a 78-year-old man in Phoenix, police said. The victim has been identified as Vernon Gaskill, and police have identified Patricia Gaskill …
NATURAL RESOURCES

Chandler water allocation amendments proposed

Even though Chandler city staff and officials continue to tout their great planning successes — especially with water — all cities could use a little fine-tuning. That’s …
THE LEGISLATURE

State legislation could keep Axon in Scottsdale

Security technology company Axon may get a new lease on life for its plans to build a world headquarters campus near the intersection of North Hayden Road and the Loop 101 in Scottsdale. A bill …
Government

GOP lawmakers look to put job of certifying election results in county supervisors’ hands

PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers are moving to hobble the ability of the attorney general to force county supervisors to do what courts have said is their job: certify election results. …

Democratic attorneys general challenging Musk's staff access to Americans' sensitive personal data

Democratic attorneys general in several states are vowing to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency’s from accessing federal payment systems containing …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Peoria Police are asking for help in finding suspects connected to park damage

As much as $40,000 in damage was done to Paloma Park, and the Peoria Police are asking for help in finding the suspects and the vehicle connected to the crime.
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Pizza game falling short? Valley chef shares tips for crafting the perfect pie at home

Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day. It also falls on Super Bowl Sunday this year, which means there’s no better time to level-up your homemade pizza game. If you’re looking to craft the …
Robert Robb

Hobbs should accede on rural groundwater management

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her proposal to address groundwater overdrafts in rural areas, Senate Bill 1425 , with much fanfare and a bit of bravado. Hobbs proclaimed that she cared about …
Maria Lopez

Why play is essential for Valley children

If you’ve ever watched a child build a block tower, paint with finger paints or chase bubbles in the backyard, you know that play is more than just fun. It’s how young children explore …

Is America becoming a dictatorship — does history repeat?

Winston Churchill wrote, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” A reminder of German history: Hitler and the Nazis refused to work with other political …
Dr. Elizabeth Walton

Healthy smiles start early — why Valley parents should help children establish a dental regimen

As a dentist who focuses on pediatrics, I see firsthand the impact of good oral health on children’s overall well-being. During National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, …
Afi Like Taffy

Chic all the boxes — a Valley stylist’s guide to WMPO fashion

Arizona’s biggest event of the year has arrived, and with the best weather in the country, people are flocking to the Valley in droves to attend what is often called “the greatest show on …
Marc Lamber

Why modifying Arizona’s ‘Keep Right’ law will save lives

Have you ever been stuck behind a slow-moving car in the left lane, unable to pass? If so, you know how frustrating — and dangerous — it can be. HB 2235 , a proposed modification to …
Andi Denton

Valley LGBTQIA+ residents deserve stable housing, thriving lives

The Valley continues facing a housing crisis. According to a 2024 Arizona State University report, Arizona is short 270,000 housing units . In the Phoenix metro area, 27% of multifamily renters …
Thomas L. Knapp

Why the new boss could be worse than the old boss … by being the same as the old boss

Last November, when DOGE remained a gleam in president-elect Donald Trump’s eye,  its leader apparent  promised , via a post to his favorite (because he owns it) social media …

President is leading our nation to a very dangerous future

These are troubling times. Despite a robust, growing economy with historically low unemployment and inflation coming down from highs created by a worldwide pandemic, tax cuts to the …
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Valley business

East Valley city sees new retail arrive

A number of new tenants are set to open this spring at the Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek.

Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek is welcoming more tenants. This month, several new Phase 2 tenants — McDonald’s, Over Easy, Café Rio, Academy Bank, Cinnaholic, LifeQuest …

5 Arizona restaurants among ‘most romantic’ in America

With the days counting down until Valentine’s Day, one restaurant industry tracker named five Arizona dining spots to its annual “Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America” list.

West Valley resort looks to expand, add luxury apartments

The Cibola Vista Resort wants to expand its footprint to include luxury multifamily homes.

Peoria’s only resort is looking to expand its footprint to include luxury multifamily residential near Lake Pleasant Parkway and Pinnacle Vista Drive. Cibola Vista Resort & Spa has …

Phoenix extends grant program for Central Avenue businesses along light rail

Work continues on a section of light rail under construction in Phoenix. The city of Phoenix is extending applications for a grant program to help businesses affected by light rail construction along Central Avenue.

The city of Phoenix is extending its small business help to small companies along the South Central light rail extension. Those businesses have until March 31 to apply for Small Business …

Neighbors

Hello Neighbor: Casey Bagley

Casey Bagley is a cook at One Step Beyond Inc. Culinary/Catering. (Courtesy of Casey Bagley)

Casey Bagley is a cook at One Step Beyond Inc. Culinary/Catering.

Rotary Club of Scottsdale North hosts fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North is hosting a fundraiser April 5 at the at the Grayhawk Golf Club’s Fairway House.

The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North will have its annual fundraiser, Party for a Purpose, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 pm at the Grayhawk Golf Club’s Fairway House, 8620 E. …

Valley blues man Sugaray Rayford earns 2 Music Awards noms

Valley resident Sugaray Rayford earned his seventh Blues Foundation B.B. King Entertainer of the Year nomination. The awards ceremony takes place this May in Memphis, Tennessee.

Years ago Sugaray Rayford took a shot on a brand of blues music that was stirring inside of him.

Scottsdale nonprofit Executive Council 70 conducts fundraiser

Local nonprofit Executive Council 70 is raising money for charities, foster care charities and 501 (c) (3) nonprofits.

Executive Council 70 announces 52nd Annual The Original Taste food and wine event in Scottsdale The local nonprofit Executive Council 70 is holding its 52nd annual The Original Taste, a formal …

Things to do

World’s most popular cuisine a Phoenix festival regular

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral parishioners, like Manny Leon, perform all the cooking at their annual Original Phoenix Greek Festival.

TasteAtlas, the online travel guide for traditional local food, released its 2024-25 awards, and this ranks as the world’s most popular cuisine.

RuPaul bringing book tour to downtown Phoenix

RuPaul Charles arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.

International drag superstar RuPaul will bring his book tour in support of his memoir to downtown Phoenix.

C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels to appear at Phoenix Fan Fusion

Actor Anthony Daniels poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere for the film “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in central London on Dec. 18, 2019.

A familiar face – albeit one hidden by a golden mask – is returning to Arizona for Phoenix Fan Fusion this summer.

Annual chocolate festival ready to take over Glendale

The annual Chocolate Affaire returns to Glendale this month.

Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

Joan Sally Shannon

Joan Sally Quinn Shannon crossed over on January 19th, 2025,with loving family around her as she departed. Joan lived a most fulfilling life. She was a daughter to legions of strong post-World War II …

Edward J. Cirillo, Jr.

Edward J. Cirillo, former Arizona state senator, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 on his 91st birthday. Known for his strong love of country, family, faith and service, he was born on …

Caterina Morabito Norwood

Caterina, 90, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, died peacefully on January 31 at a nursing care home. Caterina was born in Messina, Italy in 1934, emigrating to the US in 1959. She spent the next 14 years …

Shirley Mae Gordon

Shirley Mae Gordon, Age 88, of Sun City West, Arizona and formerly of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise Arizona following a brief illness. …

Benjamin J. Roloff

Benjamin J. Roloff The well-loved family member, community activist, historian, and Hometown HERO award-winner passed away on February 2nd, 2025, at the age of 83. Ben inspired others with …
News to Use

National forests with campgrounds open year-round in Arizona

Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in Arizona.

As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here's where Arizona stands

The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Arizona

Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in some states. Here's how Arizona compares.

Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall and how Arizona compares.

Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix.

How gas prices have changed in Phoenix in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Phoenix using data from AAA.
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