Sheriff Joe Arpaio almost performed actual police work during his office’s questionable sweep last week.Instead, as seen in a video released by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Arpaio rode along on traffic stops, which turned into photo-ops…
It’s not even the election year yet, but the campaign of former Go Daddy lawyer and GOP candidate for governor Christine Jones is not going well.Yesterday, our colleague Ray Stern reported Jones’ 2004 DUI conviction, although history (Governor Glug-Glug) shows that’s not the end of the world…
A teenage girl and a young man were shot and killed Monday night in Phoenix, and police are still looking for the suspect.Phoenix police are searching for 24-year-old Hector Taner Karaca, the man suspected of shooting Kristen Furgeri, 17, and Jose Villa, 25, at a Phoenix home Monday night…
A company based in Tucson announced today that it’s going to be selling trips to space — well, “nearspace.”World View Enterprises, whose CEO and chief technology officer are both former residents of the Biosphere 2 near Tucson, announced that it will offer rides in a capsule that is lifted by…
An 85,000-square-foot Mormon temple being built in Gilbert will be open for public tours early next year.Construction of the temple started nearly three years ago, and according to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it’s the largest temple the church has built in 17 years…
There have been at least 13 people “accidentally” shot and killed in Arizona this year.Just last week, 27-year-old Florence resident Robert DeArman III was killed after he was checking out a friend’s gun, and handed it back. One of the men accidentally pulled the trigger during the exchange, and DeArman…
Attorney General Tom Horne does not seem the least bit interested in dropping his lawsuit against the Maricopa County community colleges, in Horne’s bid to keep DREAMers from getting in-state tuition rates.Horne agreed to meet with a dozen activists at his office yesterday, and after he refused to budge, the…
The estimate of the taxpayers’ tab in the Melendres v. Arpaio lawsuit is more than $7.3 million, the Feathered Bastard reported yesterday.While thinking of a more judicious use of $7.3 million in taxpayer money, we found these really badass jetpacks…
Despite all the negative attention surrounding the fraternities at Arizona State University, it looks like the frat boys at the University of Arizona aren’t exactly angels, either.According to Jackass star Johnny Knoxville, he was drugged with Ecstasy while attending a frat party, at U of A, where he was filming…
Homecoming was this weekend at Arizona State University, which included ASU’s football team trouncing the Washington Huskies, 53-24.New Times was in Tempe to document the festivities. Check out the photos below:…
Twenty-one people who served in the Arizona Air National Guard have been indicted for allegedly defrauding the federal government of more than $1.4 million.According to Arizona Attorney General Horne’s office, the 21 — including eight officers and 13 enlisted guardsmen — falsified military records in order to get “Temporary Duty…
In case you haven’t noticed, there are certain types of ladies you’ll locate on the dating scene around Phoenix.The ladies you’ll find in an Old Town Scottsdale bar are definitely of a distinct species — as are the ones you’ll find downtown during the artsy-fartsy festivals. So, we have a…
Welcome to Courthouse Update, a weekly rundown of goings-on at the Maricopa County Superior Court.This week, a former elementary school teacher was sentenced to prison for his child-porn collection, a child molester got more prison time than a murderer, and more:…
Maybe Attorney General Tom Horne ought to think about resigning.Again, Horne and one of his employees were found to have circumvented state campaign-finance laws, by coordinating Horne’s AG campaign with an independent-expenditure committee…
In case you missed any news action this week, we’ve got you covered.Here’s our recap of the most-read news stories of the week:…
Christine Jones, the former Go Daddy executive who’s running for governor, is a big fan of Sheriff Joe Arpaio.3TV has the footage of Jones giving a gushing review of the sheriff in front of a crowd, including Arpaio, at a charity event. 3TV also has the footage of Jones, a…
A man who crashed his car into a tree and a wall on the side of Interstate 10 earlier week, killing one passenger and injuring another, was extremely drunk, according to police.According to court documents obtained by New Times, 34-year-old Edwin Hurt had a blood-alcohol level of .317, which is…
Good news: The Arizona Cardinals lost by fewer than 58 points to the Seattle Seahawks Thursday night.The Cards still lost, and it was still pretty ugly…
A Phoenix grandmother shoved her grandson into rush hour traffic, according to police.Juanita Ramer’s grandson was hit by a car on Thomas Road near the ramps for Interstate 17 and suffered multiple broken bones in his leg, according to court documents obtained by New Times…
At the end of the week, we bring you a roundup of visitors to the desert’s own Fourth Avenue Jail. To be considered for our Maricopa County mugshots of the week, get arrested, strike a pose, and we’ll take care of the rest.This week, we observe one minor detail of…
One analysis says Tempe and Scottsdale are among the top 100 places to live in the United States.Livability.com, using a number of factors, ranked Tempe 43rd, and Scottsdale 89th…
Republican Congressman Paul Gosar and some of his colleagues have been investigating why federal parks were closed during the federal government shutdown.Perhaps someone should send a calculator to Gosar’s office to help him put two and two together…
