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On May 16, Queen Creek broke ground on a new aquatics and recreation center that will located off Signal Butte Road, north of Queen Creek Road. It is set to open in 2024.
Queen Creek council gives final approval to $867M budget
Queen Creek’s proposed $867.1 million budget for fiscal year 2023-24 was given final approval Wednesday night by the town council. The budget grew by $137 million over last year’s budget … more
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Peoria City Council approves Overland Peoria Commons for 200 units in an exclusively multifamily gated community.
Former Smitty’s property takes major step toward development
A long vacant property in Peoria has taken a major step toward revitalization. more
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The Scottsdale City Council’s two and a half hour discussion on road diets that lasted until almost 10 p.m. May 16 was filled with accusations, disagreements and strong words but ended with little consensus on how to handle road diets in the future.
No harmony found on Scottsdale hot-button issue
The Scottsdale City Council’s two and a half hour discussion on road diets that lasted until almost 10 p.m. May 16 was filled with accusations, disagreements and strong words but ended with … more
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The property is in the limited commercial zoning district where restaurants with a drive-thru are permitted.
Raising Cane's planned at McKellips, Power in Mesa
A Raising Canes restaurant with a drive-thru facility is planned north of McKellips Road on the east side of Power Road in Mesa. The look and landscaping for the development on 3 acres were … more
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Peoria City Council approved the fiscal year 2024 final budget, May 16.
Peoria City Council approves final budget
The Peoria City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024 final budget, May 16. more
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Radar trailers to be out more in Sun City
Speeding drivers continues to be a major concern for Sun City residents. more
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On Tuesday night the city of Buckeye’s chief financial officer shared a presentation looking at tentative budget for this city consisting of $565 million for fiscal year 2024. (Buckeye)
Buckeye looks at potential $565M budget for 2024
On Tuesday night Buckeye’s chief financial officer shared a presentation looking at tentative budget for this city consisting of $565 million for fiscal year 2024. more
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Tempe 1st organizer Dawn Penich-Thacker celebrates following the release of the election results May 16.
The impact of ‘no’
After Tempe voters rejected the Tempe Entertainment District featuring an arena for the Arizona Coyotes, the city is back at square one in developing one of its last viable plots of land. more
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A map shows where the new arterial Prasada Parkway will connect between Waddell and Greenway roads.
New extension coming to Prasada Parkway in Surprise
A new road to give direct access to the northern part of the Village at Prasada shopping center is coming to Surprise. more
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Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner and Council Member Mark Stanton pictured at a council meeting.
Paradise Valley to vote on $56M budget May 25
Paradise Valley Town Council has unanimously approved the municipality’s tentative budget for fiscal year 2024. The final budget adoption and public hearing will be held Thursday, May 25. … more
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The city of Avondale is planning to secure more water resources as the future of water security remains in question. Avondale is in talks with the city of Chandler to secure 18% of water for $5.75 million. (Courtesy of Chandler)
Avondale is looking to buy water from the city of Chandler
The city of Avondale is making big plays to secure more water resources as the future of water security in Arizona is called into question amid decades-long drought. more
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A boarded up store front just north of Bell Road and 29th Avenue is shown on Jan. 19, 2022. The city of Phoenix is putting special resources toward preventing crime, reducing homelessness and reducing blight in certain areas, like this one, along Interstate 17. (Independent Newsmedia/Mark Carlisle)
Phoenix safety plan targets areas near I-17
The city of Phoenix is putting special resources toward preventing crime, reducing homelessness and reducing blight in certain areas along Interstate 17. According to crime heat maps from the … more
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Godfrey Diaz Romero
Queen Creek sex crimes suspect arrested in Mexico, brought back to Arizona
A former Queen Creek massage therapist accused of sex crimes is back in the United States after he was arrested in Sonora, Mexico. The U.S. Marshals Service said Godfrey Diaz Romero, 63, was … more
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Surprise Finance Director Andrea Davis walks the Surprise City Council through the general obligation bond presentation during the May 16 City Council meeting.
Bond back on November ballot in Surprise
Not long after projects from the last general obligation bond were completed, the city of Surprise is going to ask voters to approve more money for transportation and public safety. more
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Queen Creek has broken ground on its new aquatics and recreation center, which will be located at Frontier Family Park off Signal Butte Road, north of Queen Creek Road.
Work begins on Queen Creek’s recreation and aquatic center
Queen Creek has broken ground on its new recreation and aquatic center. The state-of-the-art facility is set to open in 2024. The center will be located at the-under construction Frontier Family … more
Initial results have been posted for the May 16 Special Election, where Tempe residents have voted to approve or deny the Tempe Entertainment District.
Voters down Arizona Coyotes planned Tempe arena
Initial counts for the May 16 special election to approve or deny the proposed Tempe Entertainment District show voters rejected the project, according to unofficial results.  more
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Arizona’s Metro Phoenix Salvation Army has a hear relief service gearing up for a hot summer by providing water and heat relief kits to anyone in need. (Courtesy of the Salvation Army)
Phoenix-area sees sharp jump in heat-related deaths
Last summer was the deadliest on record for heat-associated fatalities in Maricopa County amid a growing wave of homelessness. Public health data released by the county found 425 heat-related deaths so far in their investigation for 2022. more
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Associate Superintendent Bonnie Betz addresses the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board about a proposal to renew the district's 15% maintenance and operations override and another for a $100 million bond question.
Gilbert Public Schools refers override, bond to voters 
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board voted May 16 to put two financial issues  on the November ballot. The district will ask voters to continue its 15% maintenance and operations … more
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‘Spiritual cleansing’ scam leads to burglaries in Mesa, police say
A scam involving a “limpia” or “spiritual cleansing” has resulted in thefts of money and valuables from homes in Mesa, police said. The victims primarily are members of … more
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These planned rezonings to the Sycamore Farms Planned Area Development were continued by the Surprise City Council during its May 2 meeting, as the council was not prepared to approve the proposed changes
Surprise Council stops Sycamore Farms rezone plans
The six different applications for rezoning in the Sycamore Farms PAD combined into one action item may not split back up, or at least face significant changes. more
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Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed six more bills on Tuesday, bringing her total on the year to 72. (Capitol Media Services/Howard Fischer)
Hobbs vetoes six more measures, including guns on college campuses, to bring total to 72
PHOENIX — Arizonans won’t be able to bring their guns legally onto college campuses, at least not this year. Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday vetoed legislation crafted by Rep. Rachel Jones, R-Tucson, to bar public universities or colleges from adopting any rules that prohibit someone with a permit to carry a concealed weapon from bringing it onto campus. more
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In this surveillance video from one victim’s home in Glendale and provided by the Glendale Police Department, one of the burglary suspects is seen allegedly walking through the kitchen with a stolen purse while the family was asleep just upstairs.
Glendale police arrest suspects in rash of 15+ cat burglaries
Two suspects are in custody to put Glendale homeowners a little more at ease. more
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Gas at a Glendale Costco is shown at $4.55 per gallon in early May. Prices at the pump in Arizona remain higher than the national average. Memorial Day expects to see a lot of travelers.
High gas prices not thwarting summer travel
Hit the road, Jack. Which is what Arizonans are doing this Memorial Day at the end of the month. About 900,000 Arizonans are expected to take to the roads and skies during the holiday … more
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The development is in the general commercial zoning district where restaurants with a drive-thru are permitted.
Salad and Go coming to Baseline, Country Club in Mesa
The look and landscaping for a Salad and Go planned north of Baseline Road on the west side of Country Club Drive were discussed at a recent meeting of the Mesa Design Review Board. The … more
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Photo by Arianna Grainey/Independent Newsmedia
Tempe renews emergency housing services with Dudley Oaks
Tempe City Council renewed its contract with Dudley Oaks Hotel to provide immediate shelter for the city’s homeless population through leasing hotel rooms that will be available for both individuals and families. more
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