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In this May 31, 2020, file photo, a protester confronts Phoenix Police in riot gear just before an 8 p.m. curfew. Protests erupted nationwide over the death of George Floyd, a Black man, at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. (File photo by Blake Benard/Special for Cronkite News)
Some residents worry whether Phoenix Police reforms will continue
WASHINGTON — Phoenix officials have offered assurances that police reforms will continue, despite President Donald Trump’s order ending federal scrutiny of alleged misconduct by local law … more
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Valley temperatures could reach 115 degrees this weekend, forecasters said.
NWS issues extreme heat warning Saturday-Monday in Maricopa, Pinal counties
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning Friday that covers Maricopa and Pinal counties throughout the weekend. The warning runs through Monday when NWS officials said daytime … more
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Mother sentenced for driving pickup through Peoria park full of kids: County Attorney
A 41-year-old woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for driving her pickup truck through a Peoria park that authorities said was filled with children. Brandie Gotch had pleaded guilty … more
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Steven Pierce, center, participates in the "No Kings" protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Photos of anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ demonstrations across the US
Demonstrators gathered in parks and plazas Saturday across the U.S. to protest against President Donald Trump. The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations … more
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U.S Marines work outside of a federal building, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Valley cities join others across U.S. bracing for anti-Trump demonstrations
PHILADELPHIA  — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops … more
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FILE - Maricopa County Recorder candidate and Arizona State Rep. Justin Heap, R-Phoenix, arrives on stage to speak during a campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Lawsuit centers on power struggle over elections in Maricopa County
PHOENIX (AP) — The top elections official in Maricopa County is suing the supervisors over allegations that they are attempting to gain more control over how elections are administered. … more
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Arizona's governor and Department of Public Safety director urge protesters this weekend to do so peacefully. Although many demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been peaceful, others have led to clashes with police and hundreds of protesters have been arrested.
Arizona governor, AG, DPS director tell weekend protesters to do so peacefully
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes and Department of Public Safety Director Jeffrey Glover released statements Friday on protests planned in Arizona this weekend, encouraging those … more
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The 2024 Juneteenth celebration in Phoenix featured performances from various groups.
Lots of Juneteenth events in the Valley
There are plenty of Juneteenth events scheduled this month if searching for things to do throughout the valley to commemorate the emancipation of those who were formerly enslaved in the United States. more
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An APS employee works on a power line. Several Valley residents filed complaints with the Arizona Corporation Commission, which oversees Arizona Public Service Co., over a potential rate hike.
APS rate case asks for nearly 14% increase
Arizona Public Service Co. has asked the Arizona Corporation Commission for what amounts to a nearly 14% rate increase in its filing on June 13, what would amount to about a $20 bill increase for … more
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Officials from the Phoenix Police Department along with others including Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, FBI Phoenix Assistant Special Agent in Charge Matthew Schaeffer attended a press conference Thursday to discuss the results of investigations into child exploitation.
Multi-agency effort in Arizona leads to arrest of 72 in child exploitation
A multiple-agency effort that started in April resulted in the arrests of 72 people involved child exploitation, officials said Thursday. Operation Safe Online Summer, led by the Phoenix Police … more
Passengers wait to take their plane at Terminal 3 in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
Phoenix plans for child care facility at Sky Harbor, but losing company is taking city to court
Phoenix is moving forward with plans for an child care facility for workers Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, though the procurement process is being challenged in court by a company not … more
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Arizona's plan to close the literacy gap.
Arizona grapples with increasing school-age literacy gap
Literacy rates in Arizona are reaching a critical juncture, with statewide data showing that nearly half of third-grade students are not reading at grade level. more
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