Maricopa Supervisors Back Wittmann Residents, Block BNSF Rail Hub Push

In a packed meeting room, Wittmann residents breathed a sigh of relief as the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected BNSF Railway's land-use change for a massive $3.2 billion rail facility. Fears of noise, pollution and disrupted rural life fueled the opposition. But BNSF vows the northwest Valley project will move forward.

May 6

Arizona GOP House Passes $17.9B Budget; Hobbs Eyes Talks

May 6

Hundreds March in Phoenix May Day Rally Against Billionaire Influence

May 6

Gilbert Teen Arrested Again: New Charges for Revenge Porn Campaign

Gilbert police arrested 19-year-old Elijah Deshong on 34 counts after investigators alleged he violated his plea agreement by repeatedly contacting his victim, tampering with her social media accounts, and distributing explicit images online over a yearlong period. The case marks a dramatic escalation in what prosecutors describe as a systematic campaign of harassment and sexual exploitation.

May 6

9 Hospitalized in Peoria UTV-Truck Crash Near Lake Pleasant

May 6

Phoenix Cops Smash Drug Ring Smuggling into AZ Prisons

May 6

Spreading Good Vibes Widely: Multiplying Your Reach

Want to amplify your positive impact? Reaching more people across different platforms can turn small acts of kindness into a powerful force.

May 6

The Universal Appeal of Number Sequences

May 6

Starlette Signs: Celestial Echoes and Harmonious Horizons - A Day of Open Doors!

May 6

Navigating the Silent Treatment: Is It Ever Justifiable?

May 6

Navigating the Friendship Maze: When to Fold 'Em

May 6

Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World

In an era of ever-increasing digital platforms, let's explore how we can use these tools to build bridges instead of walls within our communities. Discover simple strategies for connecting with neighbors across different online spaces.

May 6

Phoenix Hits Record 118° in August Heat Wave Inferno

Phoenix shattered its all-time August temperature record Thursday, soaring to 118 degrees Fahrenheit amid a brutal heat wave gripping the Desert Southwest. The extreme scorch marks the second straight day of record-breaking highs, with warnings persisting through Friday evening. Relief looms over the weekend, but triple-digit heat remains the norm.

May 6