Arizona Democrat eyes lawsuit over Turning Point USA AI deepfakes
Turning Point activists posted a deepfake of Rep. Lorena Austin planting a “Democratas Por Biggs” sign in downtown Mesa.
Secretary of State leads cops on booze-fueled chase — when he was 19
Adrian Fontes tells the Phoenix New Times: “The 19-year-old helped the 56-year-old become the man that he is now."
Secret police files reveal personal problems days before violent stop
One officer recently returned from leave, the other received glowing reviews from boss, cache of police records reveal.
Do Red Scares work in a purple State? Jay Feely is trying to find out
Feely hopes to tar opponent Amish Shah as a socialist in Arizona’s highly competitive Congressional District 1 race.
Phoenix PD starts sweeping audit into cops arrested for violent stop
Investigators will review body cam, calls for service, and their time on the force, and release their disciplinary records.
Outrage! Residents vent on cops who punched cheerleader in the face
Cheerleader's lawyer, Tempe residents agree the police can’t be trusted to investigate itself during emotional hearing.
Drama brews as 2 coffee chains fight for Salad and Go locations
The plan to turn closed Salad and Go drive-thrus into Dutch Bros is far from a done deal. 7 Brew's…
Move over Mangione: A new outlaw’s in town and he’s coming for cameras
Backlash to a frustrated Phoenix driver's smashing of a speed camera taps into fury over the burgeoning surveillance state
Why is America so afraid of Kelly Yu?
ICE held a West Valley restaurateur in a hellhole for most of 2025. And they could return at any time.
Irate Phoenix man pulls a Blade Runner and “retires” a speed camera
Police charged the man with criminal damage, a felony, for causing an estimated $47,045.92 in damages to the speed camera.