Truck drivers voice concerns as Arizona diesel prices reach record high
PHOENIX - Diesel prices in Arizona have reached an all-time high, leaving some truck drivers facing a staggering $2,000 price tag just to fill up a single rig. At the Flying J off 67th Avenue and Latham, the diesel price is $6.69 a gallon, well above Arizona’s record average of $6.44.
Hundreds of eviction prevention applications filed within days of pilot program
Within days of opening a new pilot eviction prevention program in south and east Phoenix, more than 900 people applied for financial assistance, according to Maricopa County.
Sky Harbor names American Airlines as main carrier for future new terminal
PHOENIX - One of the country's biggest air carriers has been named as the main carrier for Sky Harbor's future terminal. In a statement released on Sept. 21, airport officials say American Airlines will be the primary carrier operating from the airport's West Terminal, which they say will be the airport's first new ter
Free Battery Disposal Event in Phoenix
The Phoenix Public Works Department is offering a free opportunity to safely dispose of all those dead batteries you’ve been hanging onto! Join us at Desert West Sports Complex on Thursday, October 9, from 2-6 p.m. It’s a drive-up collection event, so you don’t even have to get out of your car. Representatives from Pho
Economic-opportunity hub is opening in Phoenix
The Black Chamber of Arizona and HeroZona Foundation will anchor the new Arizona Legacy Center, a workforce and economic-opportunity hub opening Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at 1 S. 24th St. in Phoenix. The organizations will work with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s community outreach initiatives and other publi
Father indicted for using young son in Mesa Arts Center jewelry heist
Jean Zintz is accused of stealing jewelry with his 10-year-old son from the Mesa Arts Center valued at over $7,000.
Prosecutors add 2 fired Phoenix officers to Brady list. Their testimonies may not be...
Prosecutors have added two former Phoenix police officers charged in connection with a violent traffic stop to a list of law enforcement witnesses whose testimony may not be credible. Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr. are now members of the Brady list, which is a tally of law enforcement officers...
MCACC reports single-day record number of adoptions
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control notes a record-breaking day of 227 adoptions with a total of 417 dogs finding forever homes throughout the whole week.
Gilbert relaunches high water-use notification program
The Town of Gilbert has reactivated programs that notify customers about unusually high water use as part of ongoing water conservation efforts.
Arizona candidate David Redkey arrested for allegedly threatening judge, attorney
David Redkey, a Green Party candidate for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, has been arrested for allegedly threatening a Superior Court judge and an attorney. Prosecutors said Redkey sent direct, threatening emails mentioning a gun and specifically targeting the victims, public service workers, and their children.

















