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Fugitive who fled to Mexico sentenced to 18 years for Phoenix murder
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for the 2022 death of a man in a bar parking lot near 51 st Avenue and West McDowell Road in Phoenix. … more
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Paradise Valley Unified School District schools and departments may spend up to $20 per employee on food or refreshments at qualifying official events under a new resolution adopted Aug. 20.
PVSchools sets limits for district-funded staff meals and refreshments
Paradise Valley Unified School District schools and departments may spend up to $20 per employee on food or refreshments at qualifying official events under a new resolution adopted Aug. 20. more
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The Litchfield Park Governing Board
Litchfield district reviews new child-abuse reporting, DCS access policies
Litchfield Elementary School District employees with direct knowledge that a child has been abused or neglected would be required to immediately report it to the Arizona Department of Child Safety … more
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The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved the use of therapy dog teams on its campuses during the consent agenda portion of its Aug. 25 meeting.
East Valley district approves therapy dog partnership for campuses
Gilbert Public Schools approved an agreement with Angel Dogs/East Valley K9 Services allowing trained staff-and-dog therapy teams to work with students and staff on district campuses. more
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City Councilwoman Solange Whitehead asked her colleagues to agendize a discussion on the rules governing campaign signs. Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas said the issue needs to be looked at and presented photos of Whitehead’s signs that aren’t down yet.
City looking into tougher rules for political signs
The Scottsdale City Council is looking on possibly cracking down on political signs. The council voted 7-0 during its Aug. 24 meeting to have city staff look into rules related to posting … more
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Rebecca White of Aspen Behavioral Consultants acts out a scenario of an autistic person in a movie theater lobby during a Chandler Police mental health crisis deescalation training demonstration. Chandler Police’s Behavioral Health Unit now has five officers and public information staff and its leader wants to expand it further.
East Valley police dept. look ahead to future crisis needs
The Chandler Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit was created in 2024 and has grown in number of officers and impact. And its leader wants it to grow even more in the near future. Sgt. … more
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Scottsdale City Councilwoman Solange Whitehead asked the council during its Aug. 24 meeting to put an item on a future agenda that could possibly bring a general public comment section not dealing with items on the agenda back to the beginning of meetings. Instead, the council voted 5-2 to give the idea to city staff to investigate and report on. Only Vice Mayor Maryann McAllen and Whitehead supported the request.
Scottsdale council tells staff to look at public comment timing during meetings
Moving public comment that involves items not on the agenda back to the start of Scottsdale City Council meetings doesn’t look like it’s going to happen anytime soon. Councilwoman Solange … more
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An updated Arizona law will tighten rules for mandatory reporting.
Arizona law to tighten mandatory reporting requirements in schools
As the new school year ramps up this summer, an Arizona law that will tighten rules for mandatory reporting in an effort to help children suffering from neglect or abuse will become effective Sept. 12. more
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Dolly Parton performs on NBC's “Today” show in New York on May 13, 2014.
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on in songs — and books — across Arizona
Dolly Parton, the country music giant whose songs, rhinestones, wit and uncommon generosity made her one of America’s most beloved entertainers, died Tuesday at age 80. more
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A kindergarten student high-fives a teacher after being dropped off by the school bus at Magnet Traditional School in Phoenix.
How Phoenix school closures impact traffic safety at other schools
Phoenix has seen many school closures in recent years, sending students to other schools. That can change how many students are crossing the street at the new schools each morning and how many … more
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A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.
Phoenix officials say federal government’s Colorado River plan is inequitable
City of Phoenix officials are criticizing the federal government’s plan to share a reduced supply of Colorado River water, saying it puts an undue burden on Arizona. On Friday, the Bureau of … more
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City Attorney Luis Santaella released his annual report showing a growing workload and use of innovative technology.
Scottsdale City Attorney handling increasing workload
Scottsdale’s City Attorney’s Office handled a growing litigation caseload, prosecuted thousands of criminal cases, supported major city initiatives, and expanded efforts to manage financial and … more
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