It was hard not to look for a window to jump from after Wednesday’s economic forecast briefing by leading Arizona economists. “The recession in Arizona is not over,” said Lee McPheters, an economist and research professor at Arizona State... Full Story »
A woman robbed the Bank of America branch at Elliot Road and 51st Street Thursday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., leaving with a undisclosed amount of cash. It was the 10th bank robbery this year in Ahwatukee Foothills. According to police, the suspect... Full Story »
Phoenix police took three men into custody Thursday afternoon after a neighbor called to report the trio attempting to break into a home. Police think the three may be responsible for other area burglaries. They also gave credit for the quick arrests... Full Story »
I have been asked to speak for several groups lately regarding the impact the economy has had on our pets. It is such a complex issue that I thought I would write about it. Animal shelters are busier than ever with more than a 100 percent increase in... Full Story »
Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced Tuesday they have filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors, leading Superior Court judges, and a private law firm shared by the Board and Court, alleging the... Full Story »
Burglaries in Ahwatukee Foothills were down in the first nine months of this year, compared to last year, but that doesn’t mean that Detective Sean Clark is taking a break. That’s because he is the police officer responsible for investigating... Full Story »
H1N1 vaccinations have made their way into public elementary and middle schools via the Mollen Immunization Clinics, but most students living in Ahwatukee Foothills who attend charter schools will have to rely on their family physicians for the H1N1... Full Story »
Black Friday saw shoppers flooding into Ahwatukee Foothills businesses. At Best Buy near 50th Street and Ray Road Chris Hurst said that 1,300 people were in line when the store opened and that sales per person were up over last year. “We’re... Full Story »
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the hustle and bustle of shopping, get-togethers and travel. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) reminds everyone to take extra care to protect themselves and others from the flu during the... Full Story »
A young girl looks at a piece by artist Jorge Pineda at the opening of "The Global Caribbean" exhibit in Miami. AP/Alan Diaz
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