Scottsdale City Hall Power Fight Ends With Firing of Mayor’s Top Aide
After more than two months of escalating tension inside Scottsdale City Hall, Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s chief of staff, R. Lamar Whitmer, was fired on March 20, 2026, following a 65-day internal investigation, according to city management. Whitmer had been placed on paid, non-disciplinary suspension and escorted out of...
Colorado River outlook was bleak, but the heat is making it worse
The West’s mid-March heat wave and deepening drought are worsening the outlook for Colorado River flows this year, according to forecasters. What was already a dismal snowpack in the river’s Rocky Mountain headwaters has begun melting early, with little prospect for replacement from major snowstorms. The result is a...
Duo wanted for scouting, burglarizing Phoenix homes
Phoenix Police are searching for a man and woman they believe targeted homes to rob, between the 7th and 20th streets and Glendale Avenue.
Scottsdale mayor’s chief of staff fired over unprofessional behavior, insubordination and more, report details
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky's chief of staff, R. Lamar Whitmer, has been fired over multiple concerning allegations made against him, according to an investigative report obtained by 12News. Borowsky said she was notified of Whitmer's termination by city management after a 65-day investigation....
Motorcyclist dead, another driver seriously hurt after crash in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist is dead, and another driver is seriously hurt after a crash in north Phoenix Saturday. Just after 3 p.m., officers responded to a crash near 7th Street and Union Hills Drive. When the officers arrived, they found a motorcyclist who was unresponsive. He was...
Man arrested outside Luke Days event, police say
PHOENIX — A man was detained outside of the Luke Days for reckless driving and allegedly driving under the influence, according to Glendale police. Police arrested the man Saturday afternoon near Luke Air Force Base after he was allegedly driving in closed-off lanes near the South Gate entrance, police said.
Chandler motorcyclist dies after road rage incident, family says
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — The family of a motorcyclist police say was intentionally run down in Chandler this week is speaking out as their loved one was taken off life support late Saturday night. Dezjon Hamilton, 21, is brain dead with no brain function following a confrontation last Wednesday...
10 Mom-and-Pop Spots in Arizona Where Locals Go When They’re Craving a Proper Homemade...
Arizona has a quiet pie scene that locals guard like a family recipe, and it is absolutely worth your fork. These small, independent kitchens bake with intention and pride, turning fruit, nuts, and cream into slices that stop conversations. You will find flaky crusts, friendly counters, and that feeling of...
After ‘Mama Dee’ Dies On Camelback, Phoenix Street Teams Race To Beat The Heat
Volunteers across Phoenix are scrambling to ramp up street outreach as an early heat wave pushes highs into the triple digits, following the death this week of a woman many in the outreach community knew as “Mama Dee.” Her passing on Camelback Road, reportedly just weeks before she was set to enter a housing program,...
After going missing for days, Tempe man’s cause of death revealed
The cause and manner of death for Tempe resident Michael Bayne, who went missing in February, have been released. Bayne, 32, was found dead on Feb. 20 near Center Street and McKellips Road by Tempe police detectives, according to Mesa police. He was last seen around 9:40 a.m. on Feb. 16 near Mesquite Circle and Curry...
