News across Greater Phoenix
Maricopa’s 347 Facts Committee takes home statewide transportation award
Maricopa’s 347 Facts Committee’s grassroots push for State Route 347 improvements has officially earned statewide recognition. The organization received the Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award last week during its annual […]
“The Coward” documentary named after the murder suspect that vanished in 2004 after killing a security courier— premiered at theatre of original crime scene
A striking new documentary premiered Thursday at the AMC Ahwatukee theater—the very location of a 22-year-old unsolved murder case. “The Coward” brings attention to the killing of armored security courier Keith Palomares which took place in 2004 outside the theater where the…
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Published September 27She owns 3 popular sushi restaurants in Phoenix. ICE detained her for 8 months
Kelly Yu owns three popular sushi restaurants in the Phoenix area. When she was detained by ICE, the local community rallied around her. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe visits Yu at one of her restaurants.
Maricopa drops 3 spots in latest safest cities ranking
Maricopa dropped three rankings in a recent “Top Ten Safest Cities” survey, falling from number seven to 10th on the list. The report, created by online safety site SafeWise, pulled […]
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash on Smith-Enke Road
A motorcyclist was transported to a hospital this afternoon after a crash involving another vehicle on eastbound Smith-Enke Road near Province Parkway. Maricopa police and fire responded to the crash […]
Dugan: We need results, not just budget numbers
Every family in Maricopa expects the same thing when they call 911. Help needs to arrive quickly, with enough trained personnel to handle the emergency. Councilmember Vincent Manfredi recently shared […]
Trash Transition: Community Meetings to Explain Trash and Recycling Service Transition
Universal Waste Systems (UWS), the Town’s new residential trash and recycling service provider, will host two community meetings in October to help residents prepare for the upcoming transition, set to take place February 1st, 2027.
Who’s tracking Arizona drivers through Flock cameras? Often, it’s police from other states.
Who’s tracking Arizona drivers through Flock cameras? Often, it’s police from other states. mps-post Tue, 09/29/2026 - 05:00 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (Arizona Mirror) Law enforcement agencies outside of Arizona are some of the biggest users of…
Jennifer Wright to Depart as Town Attorney; La Sota Law Firm to Continue Providing Legal Services
The Town of Fountain Hills announced that Jennifer Wright, the Town’s designated attorney with Timothy A. La Sota, PLC, will voluntarily step down from her role as Town Attorney effective September 30th.
Maricopa man’s public bathroom break ends in arrest
A Maricopa man’s morning pit stop ended with an arrest after police say he urinated against a wall with his penis visible. Arnoldo Salcedo, 31, was at the intersection of […]
Maricopa’s Melody Morris evicted from ‘Big Brother’
Maricopa resident Melody Morris’ bid for the $750,000 “Big Brother” prize ended during the show’s Egyptian eviction. The Rancho Mirage resident was eliminated in the episode that aired Sept. 23 […]
Congratulations On Your Engagement, Staley And Eddie!
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Lane of Paradise Valley, Arizona, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Staley Martin Qin Min Lane, to Edgbert Jesus Gonzalez-Lozano, the son […]