Facing steep water cuts, Scottsdale defunds water recycling program
With devastating cuts likely coming to the state’s share of Colorado River water, Arizona cities have been gearing up to diversify their water supplies. Yet, despite grave and passionate warnings — from experts, residents and even former city leaders — one East Valley city is ditching critical water funding.
Gilbert e-bike ordinances: Strict new rules take effect for motorized devices
New motorized device ordinances aimed at regulating electric bike riders are officially in effect across Gilbert starting Wednesday. The regulations establish a strict 15 mph speed limit on sidewalks and paths, mandatory helmets for minors, and age restrictions for faster bikes. Gilbert police can issue citations to pa
Phoenix Swamped by 40,000 Police Records Pleas as Families Told to Wait Years
Phoenix officials say the city is buried under tens of thousands of unfilled public-records requests, and the pile is only getting higher. Mayor Kate Gallego told the City Council this week that the backlog has jumped roughly 64% in the last 18 months and now hovers near 40,000 pending requests. Some families seeking b
Fleeing to Mexico: 5 arrested, 1 at large after savage attack on elderly man...
Five people are in custody and a manhunt is underway for a 17-year-old suspect following a violent weekend home invasion in Chandler. An elderly homeowner suffered a broken skull and his disabled adult daughter was shot twice in the arms during the Saturday morning attack. An 18-year-old suspect was apprehended...
Man sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for vandalizing Phoenix Art Museum sculpture
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend several years behind bars and must repay thousands of dollars for vandalizing one of the Phoenix Art Museum’s most recognizable sculptures. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Todd Maddox, 59, was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after pleading guilty...
Catholic nun and doctor who treats homeless says ‘people will die’ over Phoenix parks...
An Orthodox Christian group is threatening to sue the city of Phoenix over a controversial new ordinance it passed last month that bans groups from providing medical care and food to the homeless in city parks — unless they have one of two permits that will be available for it per month in some parks.
Every concert announced at The Van Buren in 2026 (so far)
The Van Buren is not only one of downtown Phoenix’s most popular concert destinations, its also a vibe. The 20,000-square-foot venue at Third Avenue and Van Buren Street occupies the historic Phoenix Motor Company building, which was revamped into a stylish live music and nightlife hub in 2017. Over...
PD: Woman with knife threatens Motel 6 guests, kicks firefighter in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman is accused of threatening guests at a Motel 6 in Mesa with a knife, leading to a standoff early Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the motel on Hampton Avenue, north of U.S. 60, near Country Club Drive, after someone said a woman was chasing guests with a knife just before 3 a.m.
Community members demand accountability after Deer Valley school board member’s controversial gesture
PHOENIX — Tensions ran high Tuesday night as outraged parents, educators, and community members packed a Deer Valley Unified School District board meeting to confront board member Kim Fisher over what many described as an anti‑Semitic gesture made during a meeting two weeks earlier. The controversy centers on...
City envisions development on 10 acres at former Christown Spectrum center
The city of Phoenix is looking for developers to build out a transit-oriented mixed-use project on 10.2 acres of city-owned property at the former Christown Spectrum Mall site.
