Correction: the Associated Press Knows What the “Birther Bill” is

The Associated Press wants to assure readers that it knows what “the Birther Bill” is — despite the way TV news websites destroy stories it puts over the wire.Earlier this week, we posted a story explaining to the AP and CBS affiliate KPHO the difference between the “Birther Bill” and…

Phoenix Woman Murdered. Suspect May be Driving Her Car

The Phoenix Police Department is asking the public’s help in tracking down the person who murdered a Phoenix woman in her home yesterday. The suspect, police say, may be driving around in the victim’s car.About 4 p.m. yesterday, Phoenix police were called to a house in the 28600 blockof North…

Birther Bill: an Explanation for KPHO and the Associated Press

It’s no secret that state Representative Judy Burgess is hell-bent on making Arizona the laughing stock of the entire country with her “Birther Bill” currently making its way through the state legislature…again. That said, we’d like to take this opportunity to explain to KPHO what the “Birther Bill” actually is,…

Measles: Apparently That’s Still Around

State and county health officials have confirmed a case of measles in Maricopa County.Authorities say the disease was contracted by a man living in the area who recently traveled abroad. They say he spent time in the community before being diagnosed, and county health officials are worried others may have…

Senator Jon Kyl Calling it a Career (Shhh…Nobody Tell J.D. Hayworth)

U.S. Senator Jon Kyl is expected to announce his retirement from the Senate at a news conference scheduled for 10 a.m. today, according to multiple news outlets, and speculation as to who will replace him is already running rampant.The obvious choice is Congressman Jeff Flake, who has already told the…

Scottsdale Bottle Thug Busted Thanks to Your Tips

Remember that kinda bro-ish guy who smashed a beer bottle over another guy’s face at a Scottsdale bar last month? Well he got busted thanks to your tips.On Monday, Scottsdale police arrested 31-year-old Bryan Holsapple, of Laveen, for the New Year’s Day attack. The cops credit tips from the public,…

Mesa Mom Who Tried to Trade Baby for Gun Gets Prison Time

The next time 33-year-old Tanya Leathers, a.k.a. Tanya Nareau, is rummaging around her house looking for something of value to trade for a gun, she may want to consider something other than her 2-year-old daughter.Leathers was sentenced today in Maricopa County Superior Court to two concurrent 1.5-year prison sentences after…

Gabrielle Giffords Able to Speak — and She Wants Toast

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords wanted toast for breakfast this morning, and that’s reportedly what she verbally told those caring for her at a Houston hospital this morning.CBS’ The Early Show, and Politico have both confirmed that Giffords is speaking again as she continues to make a miraculous recovery after being shot…

Missing Old Person Alert: 84-Year-Old Henry Morello

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in tracking down a missing Cave Creek man.Henry Morello, 84, was last seen in the Cave Creek area. He drives a pale green 2007 Lexus SUV with Arizona license plate 207-YXG…

Goodyear Man and Ex-Girlfriend Found Dead in Truck Ruled Murder-Suicide

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday that the deaths of a Goodyear man and his ex-girlfriend last week have been ruled a murder-suicide.The bodies of 43-year-old Thomas Watson and his ex-girlfriend, 31-year-old Tara Shermerhorn, were found dead inside Watson’s truck south of Horse Thief Basin just after 10 a.m…