Chandler police officers to be honored for saving girl during standoff
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Two Chandler police officers are set to be recognized this weekend for risking their lives to save a 7-year-old girl during a domestic violence standoff in January. Officers Rupert Snedigar and Dallin Bacon responded to a domestic violence call where the child’s father was threatening...
Cop who hounded student protesters had glowing performance reviews
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. What would lead an off-duty Phoenix cop to show up at a student anti-ICE protest with a...
Worker Jumps from His Truck to Rescue Toddler Who Broke Away from Parent and...
"I’m just grateful I was in the right place at the right time," said Arizona Public Service worker Robert Butler
Chandler Taps Local Businesses To Squeeze Every Drop Of Water
Chandler is quietly turning small upgrades and business partnerships into a surprisingly ambitious water-safety game plan as Colorado River deliveries keep shrinking. City officials say the strategy mixes bigger moves like expanded groundwater banking and recycled water with targeted incentives for local companies to cut usage. The goal is to protect Chandler’s long-term supply without suddenly slapping residents with harsh new restrictions...
5 Cars with the Toughest AC Systems In Phoenix vs. 5 with Failing Touchscreens
Phoenix is a city where heat is not just a seasonal inconvenience, it is a defining element of daily life. Temperatures regularly climb into extremes that test both human endurance and mechanical reliability. In such an environment, a car is more than transportation. It becomes a shelter, a controlled space where comfort depends heavily on how well critical systems perform under pressure. Among those...
This Navajo chef takes Indigenous food into the realm of fine dining
Indigenous food has taken off in recent years, with high-profile chefs like Sean Sherman spearheading the movement for food sovereignty in high-end kitchens around the country. And, this weekend at the S’edav Va’aki Museum in Phoenix, a group of chefs will gather to celebrate it. One of those is Navajo...
Old Town Scottsdale Parking Garage Takes Another Step Forward
A long-planned but highly controversial municipal parking garage planned at 1st Street and Brown Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale continues to move forward, despite some vocal opposition. Scottsdale City Council approved a $3.8M contract to allow Chasse Building Team to begin demolition on the site and to purchase supplies and...
ASU’s ‘The Beam’ launches first investigation on 3D weapons
A new investigation found the growth of 3D-printed weapons is an unexpected threat to schools and law enforcement. The investigation was led by The Beam, a brand new multimedia, accountability news initiative based at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Old-school funk, soul, precision dancing, Latin congas—the Bruno Mars mission to give Valley audiences...
Pop superstar Bruno Mars brought his highly anticipated The Romantic Tour to Phoenix over the weekend. As expected, Mars delivered a high-energy performance that drew thousands of fans to State Farm Stadium. The Grammy winning artist preformed on April 14th and 15th, with a second show added due to overwhelming...
From homelessness to hope: Phoenix-area veteran helps her sisters in arms
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — For many veterans, coming home from service starts a new fight — finding a place to live and a way forward. One group facing this battle is often overlooked: women veterans. The VA says women veterans are four times more likely to become homeless than...
