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Joe LeDuc new interim Scottsdale Police chief

Assistant chief Joe LeDuc has been appointed as the interim chief of police of the Scottsdale Police Department, effective Jan. 27. He is replacing former Chief Jeff Walther, who has accepted a …
INVESTIGATION

Man fatally shot in Phoenix alley, suspect says self-defense

Detectives are continuing their investigation of a shooting that left a man dead on Tuesday night behind a home near 20 th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. When officers arrived at the scene about …

The Latest: Seattle judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, asserting unprecedented executive power and daring anyone to stop him.
EVENT

Heard Museum bringing Hoop Dance Contest back to Phoenix

The World Championship Hoop Dance Contest, a cornerstone for cultural preservation spotlighting hoop dancing, returns to the Heard Museum in February.

The New Mexico Supreme Court rules schools can be sued over discriminatory conduct

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for an anti-discrimination lawsuit to proceed against the state’s largest school district, ruling that public …
U.S. CITIZENSHIP

Chandler naturalization event included 99 smiles

It wasn’t immediately known if Jan. 18 was the first time court had been held on the grass of A.J. Chandler Park. It might be the first time an outdoor court session in Chandler left 99 …
MURDER CHARGE

Passenger runs over rideshare driver several times, 74-year-old dies: Phoenix PD

A 31-year-old woman is facing homicide charges after running over a 74-year-old man multiple times with his vehicle, police said Wednesday. At about 5:15 p.m. Jan. 21, Phoenix officers were …
ABUSE CHARGE

Tempe police arrest mother, grandmother in teen girl’s death

A 13-year-old girl’s mother and grandmother have been arrested in connection with her death after police found the teen covered in bruises and sores at a home where they also discovered a …

Immigrant detention beds may be maxed out as Trump moves to deport 'millions and millions'

President Donald Trump’s promise to deport “millions and millions” of immigrants will hinge on securing money for detention centers. The Trump administration has not publicly said how many …
EDUCATION

Valley school districts ‘monitoring’ Trump immigration aim at campuses

Some West Valley schools will take a wait-and-see approach with a controversial directive from the new Trump administration aimed at U.S. campuses.
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Justin Duran

Maximize your impact — how Arizona’s charitable tax credits benefit taxpayers and the community

Each year Arizonans have a choice when it comes to their taxes. Not just who will file them or when, but even where those tax dollars will go — and it costs you nothing. This is all made …
Robert Robb

Katie Hobbs’ political tightrope

The political persona of Katie Hobbs has always been a bit obscured, at least to me. The rawest glimpse came after Dobbs overturned Roe ’s finding of a constitutional right to an abortion. …
Dale Crogan

Into the fire: How Arizona first responders can navigate mental health challenges

First responders are facing challenges unlike anything they’ve encountered before. After battling the month-long Horton Fire near Payson, a 78-member crew of Arizona firefighters was among the …

Speak Up: Republican legislator wants to send those who fake veteran status to prison

An Army veteran who earned a Bronze Star for his actions in combat in Iraq wants to send some of those who fake their veteran status or their medals to prison.
Diane Smith

What the rise in concierge medicine may mean for Arizona patients

The complexity and high costs of the U.S. health care system create significant challenges for many Americans. Even those with insurance often face substantial out-of-pocket expenses, leading some to …
Carine Werner

As your District 4 senator, my door is always open

As we kick off a new year and the 57th legislative session, it's the perfect time to think about the kind of Arizona we want. As your newly elected senator for Legislative District 4, I want to …
Tom Patterson

Fauci is the reason for the post-COVID lack of trust in doctors’ advice

Vaccines may not be the most spectacular of all the miracles of modern medicine, but they are arguably the most beneficial. They have virtually eliminated the infectious diseases of childhood, …

Speak Up: Scottsdale Republican wants voters to decide on firing squads for death penalty

Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current method of killing convicted murderers with a firing squad. …

Give the new commander-in-chief a chance, and protest correctly

Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 47 th POTUS on Monday. Many applaud this, many do not. What can we in the United States do? What we can do is go about our business as usual. What we …
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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 …

6-acre land parcel sells in Peoria area to Nexstar Homes

A 5.87-acre land parcel located at 25613 N. 115th Ave. has been sold for about $1 million to Nextstar Homes.

A 5.87-acre land parcel located at 25613 N. 115th Ave. has been sold for about $1 million.

Chrysalis CEO stepping down, new leader named

Patricia Klahr

The president and CEO of Chrysalis, a Phoenix nonprofit that supports those affected by domestic abuse, is stepping down after nearly 30 years and a new CEO willl take over the organization. …

Neighbors

Hello Neigbor: Anna Sepic

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Hello Neighbor profile of Anna Sepic

Hello Neighbor: George Valverde of Dillon's KC BBQ

Peoria Hometown Heroes Award 2024 winners Joey Lucidi (left), and George Valverde celebrate being restaurant owners at last year’s event. Lucidi owns Westside Concepts, while Valverde is CEO of Dillon’s KC BBQ.  (Independent Newsmedia/Charlene Bisson)

Meet George Valverde, Chief Executive Officer of Dillon's KC BBQ

Meet Your Neighbor: Musician Bobby Joe Bell line dancing for a good cause

Bobby Joe Bell.

Bobby Joe Bell has been singing for multiple decades. But his 2022 song, “Line Dancing,” is uniquely special. Every stream of “Line Dancing” raises money for Raise Your Hands …

Glendale councilman’s reversal gives Velma Teague reprieve

The front of Velma Teague Branch Library in Murphy Park in downtown Glendale. During its Oct. 22 workshop five members of the Glendale City Council reached a consensus to move forward with demolishing this building, finished in 1971, and moving the Velma Teague Library a block north to the Promenade on Palmaire. But on Jan. 10, the council, with two new members agreed to pause any funding for demolition and discuss the matter further.

Though the Glendale City Council did not completely reverse course on the future of the current Velma Teague Library building Jan. 14, it did put the brakes on a rapidly moving plan to demolish that …

Things to do

Surprise music fest adds country acts to lineup

The lineup for the Out of the Park Music Fest is starting to grow bigger.

Phoenix Scottish Games postpone annual event until 2026

The Phoenix Scottish Games had intended to host its 60th anniversary celebration in February in Glendale, but after cancelling this year’s event the annual Phoenix tradition will instead try to return in 2026.

Rather than celebrate a major milestone in its history, the Phoenix Scottish Games will be taking 2025 off.

Hope and unity in the air at Paradise Valley Martin Luther King celebration

The 27th Annual Paradise Valley Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Jan. 20 included a Hip-Hop tribute to King from Colby Jeffers.

Unity and hope permeated the packed Paradise Valley Town Council chamber during the town’s 27th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Jan. 20.

Wizard of Oz production in Chandler in mid-March

Choreographer Lauran Stanis and a dog named Abrams, who

A production of The Wizard of Oz will take the stage at the Chandler Center for the Arts on  March 14 and 15. The musical comes to Chandler, featuring musical theatre performers and …

Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

Barbara Jean Tibbitts

Barbara Jean Tibbitts, 94, passed away on Nov. 30, 2024 surrounded by family. Born on June 29, 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona, Barbara lived a remarkable life filled with love, resilience, and purpose. …

Bonnie Jean (White) Burns

Bonnie Jean (White) Burns, 71, a resident of Sun City West, died peacefully at home from pancreatic cancer on January 7. She was born on April 21, 1953 in Fullerton, CA. Because her parents …

Beverly Joan (Bishop) Pettigrew

Beverly Joan (Bishop) Pettigrew, 91 years young, born August 31, 1933 and went to be with the Lord in heaven on December 25, 2024, Christmas Day. She was the first in her family to be born in the …

Virginia Marie “Ginny” Jolivette

Virginia Marie “Ginny” Jolivette, age 98, passed peacefully on January 3, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1926 in Pulaski, WI to Charles and Catherine Kozicki. Ginny was the third of …

Renee Lynn Fox

Renee Lynn Fox, age 35, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, with the help of God’s grace Renee overcame many challenges that …
News to Use

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.

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Phoenix metro area

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro using data from Zillow.
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