Beverage Can Manufacturer To Close Phoenix Plant

Colorado-based metal-container manufacturer Ball Corporation reported Wednesday, on a U.S. GAAP basis, a second quarter 2022 net loss attributable to the corporation of $174 million on sales of $3.46 billion in 2021. Second quarter segment comparable operating earnings were down year-over-year and include the impact of higher manufacturing and inflationary costs. Segment volumes were flat in the... Read More

AZDPS Utilizes New Tattoo Recognition Technology To Successfully Identify Two Deceased Subjects

The Arizona Department of Public Safety’s (AZDPS) Forensic Images Unit (FIU) is housed at the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC) in Phoenix. Since 2016, the FIU has utilized Facial Recognition (FR) technology to assist federal, state, county, municipal, and tribal law enforcement agencies throughout the United States with furthering criminal investigations by developing... Read More

Breeze Airways to Begin Phoenix Sky Harbor Service in November

On Wednesday, Breeze Airways Chief Operating Officer Michael Wuerger announced service from Phoenix to Charleston, South Carolina and Provo, Utah beginning Nov. 2, 2022. “I welcome Breeze Airways and its innovative approach to air travel as we increase travel options and passenger volume at Sky Harbor International Airport,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “We... Read More

Former Wilson Elementary School District Budget Accounting Specialists Accused of Fraud Schemes, Theft, and Forgery

Two former Wilson Elementary School District budget accounting specialists have been indicted for allegedly appropriating district checks into their own bank accounts. Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Tuesday that Ryan Mariano, former budget accounting specialist with the Wilson Elementary School District, has been indicted for a fraud scheme alleged to have occurred between August... Read More

Law Enforcement Agency Collaboration Leads to Illegal Dispensary Bust

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Drug Suppression Task Force (MCDST), the RICO Asset Investigation and Disruption Section (RAIDS), HIDTA Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) and the Phoenix Drug Enforcement Bureau (DEB) worked collaboratively after receiving information of an unlicensed Marijuana Dispensary called “Korporate Smoke” located at 1612 E. Southern in Phoenix, Arizona. Over several months,... Read More

Larsen Art Auction Returns Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 With Andy Warhol Self Portrait and Other Impressive Works

Larsen Gallery,a national leader in the secondary art market for more than 29 years is pleased to announce the gallery’s longstanding Fall Larsen Art Auction will return on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 to the Scottsdale, Arizona gallery with an estimated 400 lots. Among the artwork already garnering worldwide attention is an Andy Warhol Self Portrait. Conceived in 1964,... Read More

Authorities Work Together To Combat Catalytic Converter Theft

Thieves have wreaked havoc across the state over a widespread target on cars for catalytic converter. With catalytic converter thefts on the rise, authorities are taking action and trying to help protect the highly coveted precious metals inside your car. This Sunday, in a joint effort, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) and Tempe... Read More

Heard Museum Awarded $245,678 Grant From the Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Heard Museum announced today an award of $245,678 in grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to improve the care and access to the Heard’s extensive collection of American Indian materials, books, artist documentation, and archives housed in the museum’s library, the Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives. “This... Read More

Scottsdale Incumbents Win Reelection, One Open City Council Seat Will Be Filled in November

With nearly all ballots tabulated by Maricopa County in Scottsdale’s Aug. 2 primary election, it appears that incumbents Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead will retain their seats on the City Council. One council seat remains open to be decided at the Nov. 8 general election. Maricopa County reports there are approximately 7,500 uncured early ballots countywide.... Read More

MLK Awards Program Accepting Nominations

If you know someone, including youth, who has made an impact on the quality of life of Phoenix residents, we urge you to nominate them for an award. The Living the Dream Award recognizes individuals who embody the ideas of Dr. King through their continued personal commitment to human relations and social justice. The... Read More