Phoenix sued again over parks ordinance restricting homeless aid
Circle the City and Valle del Sol are taking Phoenix to court over the ordinance, claiming it violates the First…
Joe Arpaio’s 94th birthday party was rife with scuzzy has-beens
Ex-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's party had mobster Sammy Gravano, disgraced ex-Rep. Trent Franks and alleged pedophile David Stringer.
What is a haboob? What you should know about Arizona’s dust storms
Arizona has had dust storms for ages, with two to three hitting the Phoenix area each year. We've only recently…
You asked: Is anything ever going to happen with vacant Chase Tower?
The building, which is the tallest structure in Phoenix, was sold in 2018 and emptied in 2021. The next step…
Arizona faces 77% cut in Colorado River water amid stalled talks
With an agreement on how to divvy up the Colorado River expiring, and negotiations stalled, Arizona could be hit hard.
Phoenix’s newest public information officer is a French bulldog
Oso, the pup owned by Councilmember Anna Hernandez, has taken on the mantle of explaining complex issues to Phoenix residents.
Video: Recorder’s Office employees snatch ballot scanner amid election
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap says the scanner, taken during ballot counting for Tempe's election, is his. County supervisors disagree.
Arizona veterans nonprofit sues after Shaquille O’Neal no-shows event
The Arizona Veterans Medical Leadership Council paid $82,000 to have Shaq speak at its gala. The booking company never delivered…
Map: These are the parts of Phoenix where police shootings happen
Phoenix New Times mapped every police shooting -- fatal and non-fatal -- involving a Phoenix officer since 2019.
Facing steep water cuts, Scottsdale defunds water recycling program
Amid MAGA-driven misinformation about the program, Scottsdale yanked money from a program that treats and recycles water.