10 Craziest Phoenix Crimes of the Month: July

No matter how many police reports we read through on a monthly basis, the criminal creativity, stupidity, and craziness never ceases to amaze us.Just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s always something worse. From a cocaine-thieving plastic surgeon, to a guy barfing on a dog and shooting its…

Ian Kennedy Trade to San Diego Padres: Yay or Nay?

Ian Kennedy, the supposed ace of the Arizona Diamondbacks, was traded yesterday to the San Diego Padres.It was one of the few moves of a high-profile player before the MLB trade deadline, and in return, the Diamondbacks get left-handed reliever Joe Thatcher, a AA-level pitching prospect, and a draft pick…

Murders in Mexican State of Sonora Decrease, but Not by Much

The number of murders in the Mexican state of Sonora — which borders Arizona — decreased for the second year in a row, according to the Mexican government.Although Arizona’s population is more than double that of Sonora, there have been more murders in Sonora than in Arizona during each of…

Toll Lanes for Solo Drivers in the HOV Lane: Yay or Nay?

A group of automotive enthusiasts is trying to prevent any roads and highways in the state from becoming toll roads, including potential toll lanes on highways, which would allow solo drivers to pay to use the carpool lane.The Arizona Automobile Hobbyist Council has until July 3, 2014, to collect 259,213…

Auto Enthusiasts Want to Block Potential Toll Roads in Arizona

A group of automotive enthusiasts is trying to prevent any roads and highways in the state from becoming toll roads.Additionally, the proposed ballot initiative submitted by the group targets plans for potential toll lanes on highways, which would allow solo drivers to pay to use the carpool lane…

Andrew Breitbart’s Last Interview Was with Joe Arpaio? Myth Busted

Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s claim that he was the last person to be interviewed by ​conservative writer Andrew Breitbart is not true.The claim came out during the height of Arpaio’s media attention for his “birther” investigation, and like many of Arpaio’s sensational claims — like arresting Elvis or being kidnapped during…

10 Grossest Photos of Joe Arpaio

For a guy who’s obsessed with media attention, Sheriff Joe Arpaio sure ain’t photogenic.Indeed, as New Times has been covering Arpaio’s deplorable brand of law enforcement over the past couple decades, there have been a lot of photos of the sheriff to come along with that. Check out 10 of…