Why Drones Can Interfere When Fighting Wildfires
A drone over the Goodwin fire area grounded firefighting aircraft temporarily on Wednesday evening.
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Grand Canyon Allows Creationist’s Study; Noah-Believing Geologist Drops Lawsuit
The National Park Service has caved in to a creationist’s request to collect rocks for a study on how Noah’s Flood carved Grand Canyon in a few days.
What Endangered Species? Western Governors Recommend Gutting Act
The Western Governors’ Association approved a resolution that would hand over much greater authority to the states on listing and protecting endangered species under the 1973 law.
Phoenix to Pay $1.5 Million to Family of Rumain Brisbon, Unarmed Black Man Shot by Police
Brisbon was fatally shot in the back after an officer mistook a vial of pills for a gun.
How to Exacerbate Arizona’s Opioid Epidemic? Dismantle Medicaid
The Senate health care plan could hamper efforts by Arizona to fight a rising tide of opioid overdoses and deaths.
On the Fence: Tohono O’odham Need Better Security but Is Trump’s Wall the Answer?
Tribal members of the Tohono O’odham Indian Nation in Arizona oppose Trump’s planned border wall, but struggles with
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Legal Battle Over In-State Tuition for DACA Students Will Go On; Expectations Low
The Maricopa County Community College District’s decision buys some time for students who are already enrolled in school.
Phoenix Takes Step Toward Removing ‘Squaw Peak Drive,’ Other Offensive Street Names
The City Council no longer needs to get homeowners’ permission before changing a name that’s been deemed offensive or derogatory.
Anti-Drug Warrior Debbie Moak Leaving Ducey’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family
Debbie Moak, the anti-drug warrior who helped defeat Arizona’s marijuana legalization measure last year, is stepping down as director of the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family.
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Emails Reveal Cozy Relationship Between Mesa Officials, Private Jail Firm’s Employees
Newly released emails shed light on what went on behind the scenes as Mesa moved forward with a wildly unpopular plan to privatize the city’s jail services.
Arpaio Trial Day 1: Sessions Subpoenaed, Witness Dead, Joe’s Lawyer Testifies Against Him
Prosecutors say former Sheriff Joe Arpaio deliberately thumbed his nose at court orders, arresting 170 illegal immigrants and, counter to the order, turning them over to federal authorities for deportation. Arpaio’s defense is that the order was unclear.
Sammantha Allen Found Guilty of Murder in Death of Ame Deal
A Maricopa County jury has found Sammantha Allen guilty on all counts.
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Brain Scientist Who Brought AR-15 to Sky Harbor Indicted in Arizona Bitcoin Probe
The Arizona brain researcher arrested in 2014 for bringing an AR-15 to the airport has been indicted for allegedly operating an illegal money-transmitting business related to bitcoin.
Defense Subpoenas Jeff Sessions as First Day of Arpaio Trial Comes to a Close
Former Maricopa County Sheriff is on trial for disobeying federal judge’s order; defense team denies charges
Frank Kush Booted Me Out of ASU Football Camp (and I Miss Him Already)
The former ASU football coach, dead at age 88, was one of Arizona’s most memorable sports figures.
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How Hot Was It in Phoenix? Here Are Five Reminders in Case You Forgot
It wasn’t so bad. We didn’t even set the all-time record of 122. But summer’s just beginning.
What We Know About Why Susan G. Komen Is Closing Its Arizona Chapter
The organization lost $77 million in donations in a single year after it tried to strip funding from Planned Parenthood.
DACA Students Vow to Fight Court Ruling That They Don’t Qualify for In-State Tuition
They may end up taking this one to the Supreme Court.
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We Baked a Frozen Pizza in our Parking Lot And It Actually Wasn’t Terrible
“It’s not as poisonous as I expected,” one tester commented.
He Likes New Times, and Becoming No. 100,000 to Do So on Facebook Earns Him $500
Philip Maxwell earns a $500 Visa gift card by joining us on social media.
Video: Take a Wild Ride With Us on the Apache Trail
Two-hour drive in just six minutes
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American Just Canceled 43 Flights to Phoenix Because This Place Is a Literal Hellscape
But unless you were planning on going to Yuma, your travel plans probably won’t be affected.