A historic property in downtown Phoenix will soon be the new home to new restaurant. According to city documents, the Seargent-Oldaker home, a 1909 brick Craftsman bungalow and former residence of well-known community figure Elizabeth Oldaker, was at risk of being torn down. However, due to a recent grant, plans have been altered. The...
Read MoreWith the Super Bowl, Waste Management Open, and Spring Training Baseball underway or just around the corner, Attorney General Kris Mayes is reminding consumers to watch out for scams. Scam artists may try to sell counterfeit tickets or original tickets that have been voided because they have already been re-sold via online ticketing re-sale...
Read MorePhoto Credit: truenorthstudio.com The end is near for a popular downtown Phoenix establishment that is renowned for its support of local businesses, as it will be permanently shutting its doors next month. According to a post on social media on Thursday, The Pemberton will be permanently closing its doors in March....
Read MoreThe authorities in Scottsdale are ready to take action against minors consuming alcohol at the WM Phoenix Open event this year. With the massive turnout that the WM Phoenix Open sees every year, it can be a bit of a challenge to prevent underage drinking, However, the Scottsdale police department are prioritizing the issue...
Read MoreRuss Skinner The Board of Supervisors for Maricopa County in Phoenix has selected Deputy Sheriff Russ Skinner to serve as interim sheriff effective Thursday. After Paul Penzone’s resignation took effect on Jan. 12, Skinner was appointed as the acting sheriff. He was among the three candidates considered for the position. With almost a year...
Read MoreThe Arizona Legislature reached a consensus on Thursday to extend the deadline for counties to count votes. This decision was made in response to concerns raised by county officials about the 2022 law change, which could potentially hinder their ability to finish tallying votes on time in the event of a close election that...
Read MoreLeticia Verney According to authorities, a woman was taken into custody on Sunday for reportedly planning to illegally transport narcotics into a valley prison. Leticia Verney, 41, was apprehended by the Arizona Department of Corrections for her involvement in a scheme to smuggle drugs into the Arizona State Prison Complex – Lewis in Buckeye,...
Read MoreAction threatens millions of dollars in payment to arts teachers statewide The majority of a $10 million state grant that provides schools money to buy arts supplies has been put on hold by the Governor’s office, threatening payments to teachers and vendors. The funds are used to buy items such as paints, brushes, sheet...
Read MoreThe Phoenix City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a pivotal project to revitalize and expand the capabilities of the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant, a key water treatment facility in north Phoenix at Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Drive. This project marks a significant step forward in sustainable water practices and...
Read MoreThe governing board of Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) has unanimously approved a revision to its student travel policy, following the unfortunate incident of 15-year-old Christopher Hampton, a student at Cesar Chavez High School, who drowned during a football camp. The incident occurred nearly seven months ago when Hampton went for a swim...
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