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A U.S. district court judge ruled against a Surprise man who claimed he was “unjustifiably” arrested.
U.S. Court of Appeals rules in favor of Surprise Police over 2021 arrest
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Surprise Police Department in a federal lawsuit after a Surprise man claimed he was unlawfully arrested in May 2021. Jabril Caldwell-Parker … more
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Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t let Republican lawmakers strip away the right of Attorney General Kris Mayes to sue the owners of corporate farms whose groundwater pumping dries up the wells of their neighbors. (Capitol Media Services/Howard Fischer)
Hobbs vetoes Republican legislation on corporate farms using groundwater
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t let Republican lawmakers strip away the right of Attorney General Kris Mayes to sue the owners of corporate farms whose groundwater pumping dries up the … more
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This map shows where 76 homes are planned in a housing development called Viviendo. Rezoning and preliminary plan approval for the project is one of a handful of items on the consent agendas for both the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission’s study session and regular meetings Wednesday, May 1.
Housing on Chandler zoning board agendas
​The next steps in approvals for a 76-home housing subdivision are included in an item the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission is set to address Wednesday. A study session is set for 5 … more
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Scottsdale City Council will consider two new ordinances cracking down on short-term rentals during its May 6 meeting.
Short-term rentals back in Scottsdale City Council’s cross hairs
Short-term rentals and nuisance parties will be back on the May 6 agenda of the Scottsdale City Council’s meeting. The council has placed two items on its consent agenda to help local law … more
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House GOP leader revokes Dems meeting room privileges over 'drag' event
PHOENIX — House Democrats lost their privilege Tuesday of using meeting rooms after they conducted a “drag story hour,” what Speaker Ben Toma called “radical activism to … more
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Kris Mayes speaks at a Democratic rally in Phoenix on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (Associated Press/Alberto Mariani) (AP Photo/Alberto Mariani, File)
Arizona Attorney General takes one last attempt to delay enforcement of territorial abortion law
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes is making one last attempt to delay the enforcement of an 1864 Arizona law that outlaws all abortions except to save the life of the mother. In a new … more
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Leah Powell, neighborhood resources director for the city of Chandler, makes a presentation at an April work session with the City Council. The council and staff are working together to revise and provide extra funding to its annual Human Services nonprofit grant program.
Chandler Council hashes out Human Services contract process
​How many homeless individuals are in various parts of Chandler, and which services do they need, and from whom? That’s one of the many questions Chandler’s Neighborhood Resources … more
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John Wintersteen (right) is pictured at a community event.
Investigation closed on fatal car accident in Paradise Valley
The Arizona Department of Public Safety has concluded its investigation and final report of the Jan. 7 fatal pedestrian car accident that took the lives of former police chief John Wintersteen of … more
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LDV Winery is hosting a pain and sip event for $20 per person. Patrons will paint glass vases that can be used as Mother’s Day gifts.
LDV Winery hosts paint and sip event May 8
Just in time for Mother’s Day gifting, LDV Winery is hosting a Wine Wednesday Paint and Sip event at the Tasting Room in Old Town Scottsdale. On Wednesday, May 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests … more
The city of Peoria has been named Economic Development Organization of the Year in the Large Organization category by the Arizona Association for Economic Development. Pictured are: Dina Mathias, business retention & expansion program manager, Jennifer Stein, economic development director and Alicia Engel, economic development program coordinator.
Peoria named top economic development organization in Arizona
The city of Peoria has been named Economic Development Organization of the Year in the Large Organization category by the Arizona Association for Economic Development. more
The vast majority of House votes - about 92% - were cast in person this year, but more than half of all members cast at least one voty by proxy, in which another lawmaker casts their vote when they were physically absent. Some cast hundreds of proxy votes, including two from Arizona. Critics say they policy, introduced in response to the pandemic, if being abused, but supporters say it lets them work remotely like businesses everywhere. (Photo by Lawrence Jackson/The White House)
Arizona voters, experts say focus on politicians' effectiveness when casting a ballot
PHOENIX – When he considers who to vote for, Gilbert small business owner John Webster looks beyond campaign positions, going so far as to create a spreadsheet listing candidates’ … more
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Scottsdale is the second most dangerous city to drive in during rush hour by percentage of fatal deaths.
Scottsdale No. 2 in country for fatal rush hour crashes by percentage
The street can be a dangerous place, especially in rush hour. From the speed racer flooring the accelerator to be the first at his destination to the multi-tasking driver who’s also … more
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