Phoenix News: 2013 Year in Review
In case you missed out on some of the biggest news stories of the year, or just need a refresher, we’ve got you covered.Check out our month-by-month review of some of the biggest news stories around Phoenix:…
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Showing 8691 - 8712 of 32232New Year’s Eve DUI Patrols: Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, and Salt River Community
Drunk driving is bad.With that out of the way, here’s where police will be setting up “saturation patrols” around the Valley, looking for impaired drivers this weekend:…
Five Things Arizonans Should Know About Colorado Marijuana Stores Opening Wednesday
On Wednesday, Colorado will make U.S. history when the country’s first retail marijuana stores open to all adults 21 and over. Colorado is connected to Arizona at the famed Four Corners Monument. If you already like its wonderful, camping, mountain fun, hiking, and hunting, you now have another good reason…
Valley Fever’s 10 Most-Read Stories of 2013
With the year coming to an end, we thought we’d share our most-read stories this year.From depraved criminals, to a horrific accident, to the dumb things people wanted to get on their license plates, and even this story about a certain Arizona sheriff not wearing any clothes, we bring you…
Richard Dumas Enters a Plea, and More
Welcome to Courthouse Update, a weekly rundown goings-on at the Maricopa County Superior Court.This week was a bit light due to the holiday, but former Phoenix Suns player Richard Dumas gets a day in court, and more:…
Top Five Most-Read Phoenix News Stories of the Week
In case you missed any news action this week, we’ve got you covered.Here’s our recap of the most-read news stories of the week:…
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Disciplining Andrew Thomas and Others Cost State Bar a Total of $616,571
The State Bar of Arizona spent $616,571 for the disciplinary proceedings related to former Maricopa County Andrew Thomas’ unethical acts. Rick DeBruhl, spokesman for the lawyers’ organization, says the State Bar came up with the final bill total today. As our previous story today on the topic of Thomas relates,…
Krysta Douglas, Caregiver, Takes Mentally Disabled Adults on Wild Van Ride, Injuring One
Krysta Douglas, a Chandler group-home caregiver, took three disabled adults on an angry, wild ride in a van that injured a wheelchair-bound woman, police say. The alleged crime happened almost three months ago, but Douglas was arrested on December 26 at her home and booked into jail on suspicion of…
Andrew Thomas, Lisa Aubuchon, and Rachel Alexander Ordered to Pay Back Discipline Costs
Andrew Thomas, Lisa Aubuchon, and Rachel Alexander have been ordered to pay back $101,294 in restitution for the cost of their disciplinary proceedings. Thomas, a former Maricopa County Attorney, and Aubuchon, his go-to deputy, were disbarred last year in high-profile proceedings that followed several years of intrigue and corruption committed…
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Phoenix Mayor Urges Residents to Make Tax-Credit Donations for Cash-Strapped Schools
Santa Clause is long gone, and that means the Tax Man is right around the corner. Time is running out for taxpayers to take advantage of the state’s dollar-for-dollar education tax credit, and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is urging residents to funnel extra money to local schools…
10 Worst Local Political Moments of 2013
Year after year, Arizona’s elected officials continue to amaze us with a never-ending stream of stupidity, hypocrisy, and failure.The year’s been no exception — check out our picks for the 10 worst local political moments of 2013:…
Cockfighting Operation Busted in South Phoenix; 132 Roosters and Hens Seized
Two men have been arrested in connection with cockfights taking place in the backyard of their home near Seventh Street and Southern Avenue. Ademir Avalos, 20, and his brother, Jesus, 24, face three counts each of animal cruelty, according to Phoenix police…
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Weekend DUI Patrols: Phoenix, Gilbert, Avondale, and Salt River Community
Drunk driving is bad.With that out of the way, here’s where police will be setting up “saturation patrols” around the Valley, looking for impaired drivers this weekend:…
10 Reasons Phil Gordon Shouldn’t Run for Mayor Again (None Related to Mr. Bean Look)
Mayor Phil Gordon, again? Sure, he provided a steady stream of juicy, controversial story fodder during his tenure. He’s got that adorable Mr. Bean thing going for him. And the disheveled look he sports gives off an approachable vibe. During good times in Phoenix — when politicians could convince voters…
Maricopa County Mugshots of the Year: 2013
At the end of the week, we bring you a roundup of visitors to the desert’s own Fourth Avenue Jail. To be considered for our Maricopa County mugshots of the week, get arrested, strike a pose, and we’ll take care of the rest.This week, we bring you our favorite mugshots…
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Sky Lanterns Fly Over Gilbert and Phoenix on Christmas Eve — Even if Illegal
Are you a sky-lantern pilot? The flying bags of flame are illegal in cities like Gilbert and Phoenix — not that city ordinances stopped the lanterns that flew over those cities on Christmas Eve. We were scouting for Christmas lights near Guadalupe and Alma School roads about 7 p.m. Tuesday…
Rural/Metro to Pay $2.8 Million Settlement for Billing Patient Transports as Emergencies
Rural/Metro Corporation agrees to pay the federal government $2.8 million to settle allegations that it ripped off Medicare by falsely billing patient transports as emergencies. From 2007 to the end of 2011, says Arizona U.S. Attorney John Leonardo, Rural/Metro’s ambulance divisions including Southwest Ambulance and Tucson’s Kords Ambulance would routinely…
Yo, Stupid: Don’t Shoot Guns in the Air on New Year’s Eve
Shannon Smith would be in her late 20s if not for the wrong-headed actions of some jerk who fired his gun into the air. Instead, she was killed by a bullet at age 14 while standing in her front yard. Odds are, the person who fired the gun from about…
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Brian Wallace, Child-Molestation Suspect, Had Pictures of Victims Developed, Cops Say
A Phoenix grandfather was arrested last week after having child-porn pictures developed — as well as photos featuring kids he’s suspected of molesting. Brian Neal Wallace, 51, went to the CVS Pharmacy at 7499 West Bethany Home Road in Glendale and used a kiosk to download hundreds of photos from…
10 Craziest Phoenix Crimes of 2013
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 the legendary tale of vagina branding, to a B-list celebrity freak-out, to a torn…
Top 10 Phoenix Protests of 2013
There’s been no shortage of protests around Phoenix this year.Although most notable protests in 2013 were on the immigration front, there were a few others that caught our attention, including the protest of an alleged cat-killer, and a march for the right to go topless. Check out our picks for…
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Ask a Mexican Answers His Angriest Readers
Dear Readers: Since it’s the end of the year and the Mexican is on his 18th tamale (made by the mujeres in his family, of course), behold some letters from angry readers (and one fan), along with my answers. Enjoy your champurrado, gracias for a great 2013, and may your…