Hobbs vs. Biggs: How a 31-Point Latino Polling Gap Could Determine Arizona’s November Outcome
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer arrived in Phoenix on Tuesday to campaign alongside incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs, uniting around reproductive rights and Latino voter mobilization as Arizona's November 3 gubernatorial race enters its final two weeks. A UnidosUS poll puts Hobbs ahead of Republican Andy Biggs 52% to 21% among Arizona...
Arizona dad accused of forging receipts to get ESA funds
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An Arizona man accused of forging receipts and pocketing thousands of dollars through his son’s school voucher has been indicted, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Prosecutors allege that Shawn Hantke, 55, received money through Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program by filing...
Prosecutors say fraud scheme redirected $12 million meant for Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona
PHOENIX — A man faces felony fraud and theft charges after prosecutors say he orchestrated a scheme that redirected $12.8 million in public health care payments meant for Phoenix Children's Hospital into a bank account he controlled. Juan Carlos da Cunha Tcachman, 56, was charged with fraudulent schemes and...
Arizona ranks near the bottom for driving safety, and these cities are the worst
Arizona is known for the Grand Canyon, hot summers, and golf. Driving safely? Not so much. The state ranks near the bottom for safety on the road.
Woman found dead in Phoenix dumpster, man arrested
PHOENIX - A woman's body was found in a dumpster, after police said a man made comments about disposing a body of a dead woman over the weekend. Glendale Police responded to the area of 55th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Glendale after a call came in regarding the man making statements about the body disposal. Nathaniel Brown Jr., 41, was detained, as officers notified Phoenix Police.
HALO Animal Rescue to close Phoenix location Friday, move to Glendale
PHOENIX -- After 32 years of helping homeless pets while operating from leased facilities, HALO Animal Rescue is preparing to move into its first permanent home: a newly purchased three-acre campus
4 gang members arrested in connection with shooting on US 60 in Mesa
Four gang members were arrested in connection with Sunday’s shooting on US 60 freeway near Greenfield Road in Mesa, according to the Mesa Police Department. The shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m., and authorities closed the surface road in both directions to allow for an investigation. “Multiple shots were fired...
Blake Shelton, Parker McCollum, Tim McGraw & More Headline Stacked Lineup For The Hondo...
Won’t want to miss this. Recently, it seems as if country music and rodeo festivals have gotten better each and every year. And while there’s some undoubtedly stiff competition, there’s no denying that The Hondo Rodeo Fest has consistently given fans some of the best country music and rodeo has to offer. Combining the ever-popular world of rodeo, complete with bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, multiple roping events and many more events, with live music, Hondo […]
Chandler’s Massive Data Center Corridor Keeps Growing as Big Tech Circles
A sprawling data-center campus near Price Road and Innovation Street in Chandler is entering its next growth phase, according to the Phoenix Business Journal, as Aligned Data Centers continues building out two mega-facilities that were first announced with a combined 400 megawatts of planned capacity. The expansion comes as Arizona cements its place among the top data-center markets in the country, even as power and water pressures mount across the region.
First Alert later this week for heavy rain, strong storms across Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Wednesday and Thursday are First Alert Weather Days as several rounds of thunderstorms are forecast to move through the Valley. Hazards will include localized flooding, strong wind gusts and small hail. Valley rain totals of 0.25″ to 1.00″ are expected, with 1.00″ to 2.50″ possible across the high country.
