A man is in custody after leading police on a chase and then crashing a truck into a Tempe building. The accident happened shortly after 6 a.m. at 48th street and Southern Avenue. Police received reports that a man saw someone drive off in his truck. After plowing into the…
Chandler police are looking for a suspect in a car-theft case who stole a pickup truck and took the owner for a ride in the back. The truck owner, 17-year-old Edgar Campos, was taken through a red light at an intersection before he was ordered out of the vehicle near…
A disabled train blocked traffic in the state Capitol area in west Phoenix this morning. The train, about 100 cars long, is sitting at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Buchanan. Police say it may take several hours to move, and are advising motorists to take an alternate route, such as…
According to its shiny aluminum can, the Ironclad energy drink was “specially formulated for the industrial athlete.” The drink’s blend of Taurine, caffeine, electrolytes, and B vitamins is supposed to provide an unusually high-octane boost for active folks, while also preventing dehydration. The Ironclad energy drink is a registered trademark…
After its one-year anniversary, Metro Light Rail has opened bathrooms at the light-rail stop in Mesa. The $153,000 restrooms opened December 17 at the stop near Sycamore and Main Street, and are the only bathrooms available at any light-rail stop…A man who died in a motorcycle wreck early Sunday wasn’t…
A man from Phoenix was arrested by detectives from the Department of Public Safety, after a two-month investigation into an alleged scam. The man is accused of stealing invalid amusement-park passes from Valley retailers and then selling them for hundreds of dollars on web site Craig’s List. Authorities have not…
An American missionary from Arizona reportedly has been arrested in North Korea. Robert Park, 28, traveled into communist North Korea via China last week, on a mission to improve human rights. North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency said an American was detained after entering the country illegally, but did not name the man…Utility…
A man serving a life sentence for sex crimes was found dead of an apparent suicide at the Arizona State Prison Complex at Florence on Saturday.The inmate has been identified as 47-year-old Monte McCarty. Police say McCarty was pronounced dead shortly before noon on Saturday, but declined to provide further…
Imagine if Pixie Stix candy were full of sugar and caffeine; that’s pretty much what Encaff Energy Stix are. These little .11 ounce (three gram) pouches are packed with powder that’s supposed to provide an energy boost. The idea is that instead of troubling oneself by actually drinking a beverage…
A fire broke out at the Boeing plant in Mesa early this morning. Believed to be caused by a generator, the fire was quickly contained by firefighters and a sprinkler system. No injuries were reported…The Phoenix Fire Department may be cutting some programs to avoid laying off firefighters. The department could be…
Two siblings were killed yesterday in an auto accident on Interstatet 10 near Casa Grande. The victims were driving in a dust storm that caused a deadly pile-up wreck. Teenagers Mark and Katie Eide, were on their way to a Dairy Queen when they got caught in the storm…Gilbert police discovered thousands of…
A Gilbert woman is a suspect in four separate hit-and-run collisions Monday that involved six vehicles. Kristen Rowley, 29, was driving on the 51 South approaching the Interstate 10 when she struck the first vehicle. She continued east on the freeway and struck a second vehicle, then exited and headed west…
Glendale Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a woman dead, and appealing to the public for help in identifying the woman and finding her assailant. Details are sketchy at this point, but Glendale police officer Karen Gerardo has confirmed police began receiving 911 calls at 5:45 a.m. today, after…
Wesley Willis sits at a computer and adjusts his ever-present headphones, pushes them up against his ears, turns up the volume of the music. He’s frustrated because he still can’t hear his beloved rock ‘n’ roll over all the shouts of “Bum!” and “You’re a stupid asshole!” He begins to…
‘Tis the season for holiday drinks, and while many people are running for seasonal ales, caffeine junkies need some holiday cheer, too. And the best seasonal caffeine drink we’ve found this year comes from Fair Trade Cafe, located on Central Avenue, off Roosevelt.The eggnog latte might sound bizarre at first,…
The University of Arizona plans to shut down its nuclear reactor by mid-2010. The license for the 51-year-old reactor, used for research, expires next year, and Director John Williams says it isn’t used enough to warrant a vigorous re-licensing process with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission…The city of Mesa is trying to eliminate all the…
As we reported last week, party house Rasputin’s Equestrian Manor closed at the beginning of this month. Our previous blog detailed the property owner’s complaints against her former tenants, including allegations that they vandalized the property prior to their eviction.The owner of the property formerly known as Rasputin’s, Tanya Rathjen,…
An Arizona DPS officer was killed last night while laying down spike strips to stop a suspect in a high-speed chase. Officer Chris Marano was working near the Seventh Avenue overpass of the Loop 101 when a DPS vehicle in pursuit hit Marano. He died at John C. Lincoln hospital…
A Valley high school teacher is on leave after taking several students to Hooters. The teacher, Mary Segall, is the choir director at Paradise Valley High School. She took about 40 students to lunch at Hooters last week after a choir performance at the Arizona Center, saying it was the…
Electrical workers with the Salt River Project will meet tonight in Phoenix to discuss issues between their union and the power company. Some workers say they’re not happy with their contracts and will walk off the job if their demands are not met. The union’s Web site says contract talks are…
The Arizona Corporation Commission will vote today on a possible rate hike for Arizona Power Systems (APS) customers. The proposed increase would raise customers’ rates by an average of more than $6 a month. An administrative-law judge has already recommended approval of the rate hike…A judge in Window Rock issued…
For anybody who thought caffeinated mints and granola bars were wacky, I’ve got three words for you: caffeinated beef jerky.Yes, seriously. It would seem that the number of consumables powered up with caffeine knows no end: coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, Midol menstrual relief pills, chocolate, mints, and now, Perky…
