ICE protests continue in Phoenix outside Home Depot
Chanting and marching, protesters criticized both ICE and Home Depot, saying day laborers have recently been detained by federal agents in the store’s parking lot.
Man wanted on multiple charges taken into custody after barricade situation in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — A suspect wanted on multiple felony crimes has been taken into custody after a barricade situation in a Mesa neighborhood on Saturday morning, according to the city's police department. Police said reports came out around 10 p.m. on Friday that a woman had been allegedly assaulted...
Phoenix Police begin issuing citations for jaywalking, standing in a median
PHOENIX - A new city policy took effect Friday allowing Phoenix Police officers to immediately cite pedestrians for jaywalking or standing in medians without first issuing a warning. The backstory:. The change to the city code removes a previous requirement that mandated officers provide a warning before a citation....
Arizona school district takes huge blow to enrollment as parents choose other options
Arizona's second-largest school district eliminated dozens of positions following enrollment losses. Chandler Unified officials blame charter school competition and rising costs.
ICE agents detain Navajo man in Arizona, ignoring US, tribal IDs
Peter Yazzie told ICE agents where they could locate his Certificate of Indian Blood, birth certificate and other documents proving that he was both a U.S. citizen and Native American. It made no difference. They aggressively placed him in the back of their vehicle and drove away early the morning of Monday, Jan. 12....
Sam Leavitt Sends Clear Message to Arizona State After Transferring to LSU
Sam Leavitt breaks his silence with a clear message for Arizona State after transferring to LSU to join head coach Lane Kiffin.
Arizona’s Best Hole-In-The-Wall Pizza Spots You’ve Never Heard Of
I’ll admit it, I used to think real pizza only existed in New York or Chicago. Then I took a wrong turn in Prescott and stumbled into a little brick hut with a chalkboard menu and the smell of garlic and woodsmoke pouring into the street. I ordered a...
Historic downtown buildings to be demolished, new HQ in the works
Some of the few remaining structures from Phoenix’s original downtown warehouse district could soon be demolished and repurposed for a high-end corporate headquarters housing Bonafide Beef – an Arizona-based Wagyu beef ranching company. On Jan 12, Phoenix’s Historic Preservation Committee recommended approval for a...
Jury Nails Phoenix Cop In South Suburban Shakedown Case
Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. A federal jury in Chicago sent a blunt message Friday, convicting former Phoenix patrol officer Antoine “Bell” Larry of conspiring to rob motorists of cash and drugs during traffic stops and of extortion. After roughly two weeks of...
Southern Arizona Weather Alert: Above-Normal Temperatures Jan 24–30 in Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Phoenix, Arizona – Southern Arizona is expected to warm up noticeably late next week as above-normal temperatures spread across the deserts, delivering a more springlike feel and a break from typical winter...
