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Cities need accurate census; Officials explain funding …

6/16/2019
By Matt Roy, Jason Stone and Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia While lawmakers wrangle over a citizenship question White House officials want included in the coming census, local leaders are …

PICTURE PERFECT: Rattlers crush Strike Force 57-16, …

6/15/2019
PHOENIX — For the first time in their 27 years playing football indoors, the Arizona Rattlers are perfect in the regular season.

DRY-HEAT DEADLY: Officials warn of danger, offer …

6/12/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia While federal agencies announced heat warnings across the Western U.S., local officials are providing resources and information to help Valley residents stay …

Texting ban traffic stops continue; State, local …

6/9/2019
By Matt Roy, Philip Haldiman & Jason Stone, Independent Newsmedia Though the state’s new anti-texting ordinance won’t be “real” for another 19 months, state troopers and local police …

DARING ESCAPE: Rattlers stay unbeaten with thrilling …

6/8/2019
PHOENIX — With the Indoor Football League top playoff seed and a potential United Bowl home game slipping away, the Arizona Rattlers saved their best …

Leaders oppose Mexico tariffs; Business groups warn of …

6/7/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia While the president weighs imposing trade tariffs against Mexico, some political and business leaders have signaled their opposition to the move. “I don’t …

First heat-related death reported in Maricopa County …

6/5/2019
As the Valley comes out of cooler-than-usual temperatures, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health has confirmed an older adult is the county’s first death due to heat-related illness this …

England: Vaccinations needed to protect our children, …

6/4/2019
I’d like to try to offer some perspective in response to the recent guest commentary from Diane Douglas on vaccine safety (“Medical freedom in the land of the free,” Daily News-Sun, May 24, …

56-OH! Rattlers make history with shutout of River …

6/1/2019
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Arizona Rattlers’ historic 2019 season saw some serious history made Saturday night. The Rattlers demolished the Cedar Rapids …

State, city leaders bolster arts programs; Legislature …

5/31/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia While opinions may vary on the Arizona Legislature’s $11.8 billion budget passed and signed into law earlier this week, one group praised lawmakers for their …

Arizona agencies urge safe practices around water …

5/30/2019
With authorities still searching for a missing jet skier and a man drowning over Memorial Day weekend at Lake Pleasant, safety in and around water …

Valley in-home assessments ensure people can age in …

5/27/2019
Ted and Marietta Johns knew what they were looking for in a new home when the moved from Austin, Texas to Surprise in 2016. Mr. Johns, who developed …