Here’s the Real History Behind Arizona’s Confederate Monuments
Interest in the Confederacy here has less to do with the state’s minimal role in the Civil War, and more to do with backlash to the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
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Tim Hogan Fought for Schools, Environment, Good Government; Now He’s Leaving Law Center
Tim Hogan, a longtime fighter for Arizona educational, environmental, and other issues, announced on Tuesday that he’s leaving his job as executive director of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest.
Legalizing Marijuana Could Help Curb Arizona’s Opioid Epidemic; Will Ducey Consider It?
The governor may be ignoring a simple solution to what’s been deemed a statewide emergency.
Is Ducey Just Giving ‘Lip Service’ to Black Community About Removing Confederate Memorials?
Two years ago, Governor Doug Ducey’s office expressed support for renaming the Jefferson Davis Highway. But nothing has changed.
ADOT Ready to Reveal Right Way to Stop Wrong-Way Drivers
Arizona Department of Transportation says it will have a first-of-its-kind prototype for detecting and stopping wrong-way drivers ready to release this fall
12 Things We Know From ADOT’s Report on Wrong-Way Driving
No surprise, most drivers going the wrong way are drunk … or, if they’re over 70, they’re often confused.
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Phoenix Settles With Female Police Officer Who Alleged Gender Discrimination
Officer Agnes Milbourn says she faced retaliation after taking her claims to higher-ups.
Trucker Shot on I-10; No Evidence It’s Related to Freeway Shooter
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the shooting of a trucker in the leg as he drove I-10 in the West Valley Friday morning. Early details are sparse.
Love Story? Arizona Woman Headed to Prison for Plotting to Blast Hubby Out of One
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced a plea agreement of a woman who plotted to blow up a state prison where her husband is serving life. It’s only the second conviction on state terrorism charges.
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So, What Happened to Plan to Ban School Cops From Asking About Immigration Status?
Several months have passed since the issue was brought up, but there’s been little progress.
Portland Train Stabbings, Mesa Assault Show Need for Security on Buses, Light Rail
The fatal stabbings of two Good Samaritans on a Portland light-rail train last week raise questions about safety on buses and trains in Phoenix. This week, a woman was sexually abused at a Mesa bus stop, and last month, a man was fatally stabbed in a random attack on a Phoenix bus.
Another Wrong-Way Death in the PHX; Are We Really That Bad?
Despite a spate or horrible wrecks, a Phoenix New Times analysis of data from 2013 to 2015 shows that Arizona is one of the safest states in the country for fatal head-on-crashes. Maricopa County doesn’t fare so well
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5 Places You Were Most Likely to Get Caught DUI During Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day holiday weekend arrest statistics show DUI arrests, designated driving, up.
Army Vet Learns Paul Gosar Will Block You on Social Media If You Criticize Him
Apparently, Gosar and other local elected officials aren’t too interested in listening to criticism.
Canadians Banned at U.S. Border for Admitting Pot Use; Officers Rarely Ask Mexicans
U.S. border officers at northern ports of entry have been asking Canadians if they’ve ever used marijuana — and those who answer “yes” get banned from the United States for life. At the southern border, though, officers don’t seem to care about the drug histories of Mexicans.
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Feds: Scottsdale Gun Maker and Shooting Champ Who Defrauded Clients Busted for Meth
Former national shooting champion and Scottsdale gun maker Matthew Burkett stands accused of defrauding his clients — and now the feds accuse him of using meth.
Dirt Wars: The Battle Over the Future of Downtown Phoenix
A lawsuit filed by the libertarian Goldwater Institute threatens the future of high-rise development in downtown Phoenix. Depending on who you ask, that might not be such a bad thing.
How Brutal Was 10-Year-Old Ame Deal’s Life? We May Find Out When Murder Trial Begins
Reaction to the death of 10-year-old who was locked in plastic box in July was supposed to spur changes to Arizona’s child protection system. The jury is still out but many say the system has improved.
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Will Trump Overturn the Ban on Uranium Mining Around the Grand Canyon?
It would be be a political and legal minefield — but will that stop him?
Watch: FBI Getting the Band Back Together, Looking for ‘Blues Bandit’
FBI offers $10,000 reward for arrest of a serial bank robber in Phoenix. They’re calling him the Blues Bandit.
Governor Doug Ducey Appoints New DES Director Following Tim Jeffries Debacle
Governor Doug Ducey announced his choice this week for a new state Department of Economic Security director, hoping to move past one of the biggest debacles his administration has experienced. Michael Trailor, current director of the Arizona Department of Housing, will fill the position left by former DES Director Tim Jeffries.
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DPS: Don’t Drive Like a ‘Jackass’ This Weekend (Here’s Where We’ll Be)
DPS urges drivers to be courteous over Memorial Day, after three bad roadside wrecks in 24 hours