Hobbs: ‘I’ve signed way more bills than I’ve vetoed’ as she breaks veto record...
Governor Katie Hobbs speaking with attendees at the 2024 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs says breaking the state veto record for a second time wasn’t her goal, but she’ll continue to block bills that are...
Extreme Heat, No Water Could Make Americans Leave Southwest Cities
David Callaway and Douglas McIntyre, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explore the growing unsustainability of life in Phoenix, Arizona, amid rising temperatures and dwindling water resources. They point out that temporary climate migrations may already be underway, as wealthier residents leave for cooler...
County assessor applauds new law to help veterans, widows, disabled people with property taxes
The Maricopa County assessor says a new law signed this spring will qualify more veterans, widows and disabled people for a program designed to keep property tax bills low. The law changes one of the variables in a formula used to determine if certain property owners qualify for the statewide personal exemptions...
Killer gets life in Ahwatukee slayings
In the long run, Chase Scott Christman couldn’t fight the evidence linking him to the brutal slaying of two men and a woman in an Ahwatukee apartment nearly a year ago. The Mesa man’s texts, his blood, digital evidence given up by his cellphone and some of his initial statements to Phoenix homicide detectives...
Discrimination lawsuit refiled against semiconductor giant TSMC Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A class action lawsuit against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has been refiled with over 30 current and former employees, claiming the company engages in discriminatory practices. The suit was initially filed in November 2024, when a group of about a dozen employees voiced...
Phoenix to Reinstate Photo Enforcement Cameras with $12 Million Contract to Tackle Reckless Driving
Phoenix is gearing up to put the brakes on reckless driving with the recent approval of a $12 million contract for photo enforcement cameras, aimed at curbing dangerous behavior on the road. The City of Phoenix cast a 7-1 vote in favor of reinstating the surveillance technology that was previously discontinued, a...
Pedestrian dead crossing street in south Phoenix, car driver injured
PHOENIX — A male pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car while crossing the street on Thursday morning in south Phoenix, authorities said. Police responded to the area of 16th Street and Broadway Road at around 5 a.m. and discovered 21-year-old Angel Gamboa-Serrano on the ground with “critical injuries,”...
WATCH: Tanker truck leads troopers on I-10 pursuit, ends near Goodyear
GOODYEAR, AZ (AZFamily) —Wild moments were captured on video on a West Valley freeway when a driver of the tanker truck led multiple Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers on a pursuit Friday afternoon. The pursuit happened just after 1 p.m. minutes after they attempted to stop the...
WATCH: Sun City couple spends holidays serving those who serve
A Sun City couple is spending their holidays serving those who put their lives on the line to serve our community.
Laveen kindergarten teacher honored by Bruce and Gaydos with $2,500 award
PHOENIX — In June, KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos’ Pay Tribute to a Teacher award went to Janina Perez, a Phoenix teacher. Perez teaches kindergarten at Laveen Elementary School, which is near 43rd and Olney avenues. She hopes to use the $2,500 award...
