Phoenix Police K9 Unit Breaks Ground on New Facility

For the first time in 40 years, the Phoenix Police Tactical Support Bureau K9 Unit will see an upgrade to its facility.  On Tuesday, construction began on the new canine kennels and facilities at the Phoenix Police Southern Command Station, which are expected to be completed by the end of the year.  “The existing... Read More

Phoenix Meets COVID-19 Business Benchmarks

Photo Credit: https://www.lmtonline.com Phoenix businesses that have been closed can start reopening as COVID-19 business benchmarks have been met Thursday morning. Based on the latest data on the three metrics measuring the prevalence of the coronavirus, by the Arizona Department of Health Services, gyms, bars operating as restaurants, theaters, water parks and tubing operators... Read More

Maricopa County Expected To Hit Schools COVID-19 Benchmarks in 1 Week

Maricopa County is one step closer to returning students to in-person learning, after Thursday’s update that the county has met two of three coronavirus benchmarks recommended for safe in-person learning again. The county will be required to meet all three benchmarks for two consecutive weeks before students can return to in-person learning. The Maricopa... Read More

Border Patrol in Tucson Arrests 3 and Seizes 100 Pounds of Meth

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested three men and seized 100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in southern Arizona, the agency announced on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday around 8:30 a.m. in the village of Vaya Chin, which is approximately two hours west of Tucson. Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents were patrolling the Crooked Hills... Read More

ADHS Creates Website and Hotline Where Public Can Submit COVID-19 Safety Violations

As more businesses prepare to open this week in Coconino, Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima counties — the result of those counties moving into the “moderate” phase of reopening — the Arizona Department of Public Health has created a website and a hotline where the public can submit complaints about businesses that do not follow... Read More

Maricopa County Will Not File Charges Over Explicit Photos Lawmaker Sent to Lobbyist

Photo Credit: http://www.michelleugenti.com The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will not file charges after investigating allegations that the husband of a state legislator sent explicit photos of the lawmaker to a lobbyist, who believed the couple was trying to solicit her for sex. Records show state Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita and her now-husband, former gubernatorial aide... Read More

New Brewery to Open in Old Easley’s Fun Shop Building

A new brewery will take over a recognizable building on McDowell Road near Downtown Phoenix. Roses by the Stairs Brewing, a “farmhouse-inspired brewery,”  will open inside of the former “Easley’s Fun Shop”. The well-loved local costume shop celebrated its last Halloween in 2018 after serving the community for 72 years. Roses by the Stairs... Read More

Arizona to Reopen Nursing Homes to COVID-Free Visitors 

Arizona is close to reopening nursing homes to visitors after restricting nearly all in-person visits since mid-March in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19. A state Task Force on Long-Term Care, established by Gov. Doug Ducey, approved recommended guidelines Tuesday that set up two main ways for visits to resume. One way... Read More

TSA Has Seized 62 Firearms So Far This Year at Sky Harbor

Photo Credit: https://www.flyingmag.com Transportation Security Administration officers have seized 62 firearms at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in 2020, the agency announced Monday. The TSA has detected more than 1,700 firearms at airports throughout the U.S., 84% of which were loaded, according to a press release. “If a gun is brought to the TSA screening... Read More

Arizona Top State For Women’s Equality

Arizona ranks in the top 5 of states for Women’s Equality, according to a new study conducted by WalletHub. The study compared all 50 states across three key dimensions: Workplace Environment; Education & Health; and Political Empowerment. Arizona also ranked in the top five for the “Smallest Political Representation Gap” and “Smallest Work Hours Gap” subcategories,... Read More