Governor Ducey Signs Law Banning Teens From Texting and Driving — for 6 Months
Governor Doug Ducey signed a new law on Thursday that bans all cellphone use by new drivers for their first six months of driving, if they’re under 18.
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CAIR Gets Bizarre Response From Cops Group to Complaint About ‘Islamophobic’ Training
The Arizona Police Association director’s response to criticism from the Council for American-Islamic Relations over a planned training seminar is just bizarre.
“Killed Just for Being a N—”: Activist, Family Upset Over Clearing of Officer Who Shot Teen Robber
Activist Jarrett Maupin and the family of Dalvin Hollins made an emotional plea for public support at Tempe City Hall on Thursday, decrying the decision to clear the officer who shot Hollins in July 2016 following a pharmacy robbery.
Update: Activist Moves Protest to Friday After Officer Cleared in Shooting of Black Teen Robber
Local civil-rights activist Jarrett Maupin said on Wednesday it was a “racist” decision by Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery to clear a white officer who shot an unarmed robbery suspect in the back. Maupin said he doesn’t believe that Montgomery is racist, but that he made the decision to help ensure he stays in power.
What’s Really Behind the Feds’ Raid of Bitcoin Trader Morpheus Titania’s Home?
The Mesa apartment of bitcoin trader Thomas Costanzo, who writes online under the name Morpheus Titania, was raided by a multi-agency federal task force last week. Authorities were seeking evidence of financial or drug crimes, but detained Costanzo after finding bullets the convicted felon isn’t allowed to possess.
Here’s Where Arizona’s Top Elected Officials Stand on Trump’s Border Wall
Finding someone who’s actually enthusiastic about the wall is hard to do.
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No Ducey Tweet This Time: Officials Mum on Maryvale Shooter ‘Person of Interest’
Almost two years ago, Arizona officials almost prematurely convicted the Freeway Shooter suspect; now, with possible person of interest in custody on street serial killings, everyone is being more circumspect.
John Guandolo Returns: Arizona Police Association Criticized Over ‘Islamophobic’ Training
It’s led by John Guandolo, who’s labeled by civil rights groups as an anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist.
Black Guns Matter Helps Inner-City Residents Discover Power of Second Amendment
Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter, will bring his message of Second Amendment empowerment for inner-city residents to Avondale on May 5.
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Here’s How You Can Apply To Get Free Rides In Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars
Waymo is launching the first public trial of their self-driving taxi service, and they want Phoenix residents to test it out.
Somali Refugees Are Leaving Arizona in Large Numbers; Here’s Why
Advocates say it’s too hard for Somali refugees to find a job, so they end up leaving for Minnesota and other more established communities.
ADL: Anti-Semitic Incidents Spiking In Arizona; Is There a Trump Bump?
There have been 13 incidents so far. And it’s only April.
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City by City, Here’s How Much Your Neighbors Made on Airbnb During Spring Training
The home-sharing app recently released a bunch of data highlighting the economic impact of spring training.
Video: Did You See This Circle K Stick-Up? Police Want to Reward You
Phoenix police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to arrests in an armed robbery of the Circle K at Indian School Road and 59th Avenue on March 26.
Tucson’s ‘Fake Doctor’ Caused Liposuction Patients Some Real Pain
Gustavo Nunez of Tucson pleaded guilty Friday to 28 felony counts in his role pretending to be a doctor. His liposuction procedures put one woman in a coma, he admitted.
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Phoenix Bartending Guru Steve Shliveck Recalls His Days With Ali, Don King
Making a commercial with the champ for Rope-a-Dope Jump Rope; sitting next to Don King; climbing under the ring during the ‘Thrilla in Manila’; Phoenix bartending guru Steve Shliveck was always near the action
Unsolved Murder: Lots of Details, But a Year Later Jose Sanchez’s Family Still Seeks Answers
Kellie Sanchez asked the public for help in solving the murder of husband, one year after he was shot in their Glendale apartment.
A Matter of Black or Blue: Why Did So Many Arizona Democrats Support SB 1366?
SB 1366 is the kind of thing you’d expect to see from Republicans. So why did Democrats support it?
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If Sea Level Rises, ‘Climate Migrants’ May Flood Phoenix: Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing
A new climate-change study making headlines this week shows that Phoenix could be among the U.S. areas hardest hit by incoming “climate migrants” as rising seas wipe out coastal real estate. But the study shows that Maricopa County would only receive 100,000 extra people by 2100 — just a tiny bump for the fast-growing region.
Pimp My Uber: Prostitution Charges Against 75-Year-Old Mesa Man No Surprise to Cops
ASU study show sex-trafficking crimes are sharply on the rise, and recent arrest of 75-year-old suspected pimp by Mesa Police’s HEAT team is more typical than you think.
The 5 Top Freeway Projects Coming to Maricopa County (and How to Comment on Them)
Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its $4.9 billion proposal.
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Whose Higher Power? Atheist Legislator Draws Support After GOP Lawmakers Rebuke Her Prayer
A group of local faith and humanist leaders met at the State Capitol on Thursday to support atheist lawmaker Athena Salman, who was rebuked by Republican leaders this week over an invocation they didn’t find religious enough.