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Owner of Phoenix taco bus pleads not guilty following arrest
Following a raid and arrests at his home and businesses last week, El Taco Loko’s owner appeared in court on Friday.
Prosecutor undecided on charging Brady Kiser for son’s drowning death
Trigg Kiser drowned in May after his dad lost sight of him by the pool for a few minutes, Brady Kiser told Chandler police.
11 famous people buried in Valley cemeteries
A music legend. Famous journalists. Icons of politics, wrestling, architecture and sports. All laid to rest in the Valley.
Sheriff’s office court-ordered community meeting goes off the rails
Supporters and detractors of the sheriff’s office clashed, with one allegedly telling another to “go back to Mexico.”
Controversial ex-school board leader allegedly ducking lawsuit summons
Jessica Bueno resigned after New Times revealed she bailed out a now-convicted sex offender. She’s being sued in another matter.
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Chandler police recommend felony charge in Trigg Kiser drowning
Police recommended that Brady Kiser, the husband of influencer Emilie Kiser, be criminally charged for their son’s death.
Phoenix readers react to Valley’s new unsavory ‘swamp king’ billboard
An artist depicted the president naked and sinking in a scandal-plagued swamp. More than 7,500 readers responded.
Tolleson police defend student-punching cop, attack district officials
After smacking a student in the face, Tolleson cop Eric Hendrix was booted from his post as a school resource officer.
Undercover baby cops help bust Valley smoke shops selling vapes to kids
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has roughly 100 underage volunteers who try to buy tobacco products on the sly.
Kris Mayes says it’s ‘bullshit’ that ICE agents wear masks
Masked agents are abducting people left and right. “Real lawmen and women don’t wear masks,” the Arizona attorney general said.
5 ways governor hopeful Andy Biggs voted to screw over Arizona
GOP Rep. Andy Biggs dutifully passed Donald Trump’s budget bill, which will hurt the state Biggs aspires to lead.
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New anti-Trump billboard goes up on Grand Avenue
The billboard portrays Trump as a “swamp king” ruling over his administration’s many missteps.
Phoenix woman with leukemia getting sicker in ICE lockup, partner says
Sonia Almaraz says Arbella “Yari” Rodríguez Márquez has lost 55 pounds since February, when Border Patrol arrested her.
Wanna hear some bullshit? The top 50 airports list snubbed Sky Harbor
Our politics? Toxic. The heat? Brutal. Housing? Increasingly unaffordable. But the airport? Notably not shitty.
How a Phoenix right-to-counsel program could combat eviction crisis
Only 0.2% of Valley tenants in eviction court have lawyers. A Phoenix right-to-counsel program could save homes and millions.
Phoenix-Tucson train route lands key approval: What to know
The line would run between Tucson and Buckeye three times a day, but the planning stage won’t be done until 2028.
Meet the 10 richest billionaires with Arizona connections
Arizona has many people on Forbes’ billionaires list in 2025. These 10 are rolling in the most dough.
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Tolleson police barred from local schools after cop punched kid in face
In September, police officer Eric Hendrix repeatedly punched and kicked a student at Tolleson High School.
Fake sheriff’s deputies are scamming people on the phone: What to know
A man posing as a sheriff’s deputy bilked $800 from a woman by claiming he had a warrant for her arrest for missed jury duty.
Protesting in the Arizona summer? What to bring so you don’t die
The Arizona heat won’t relent for several months. If you’re going to protest, here’s how to do it safely.
Maricopa County’s big elections feud is getting ugly – and litigious
“We don’t start fights at the board of supervisors,” board chairman Thomas Galvin said Tuesday. “We finish them.”