Phoenix police arrested a man early Friday morning that they say has been terrorizing an Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood with explosive devices. Robert Franklin, 52, was booked into jail for possession of marijuana, but additional charges are... Full Story »
No one thought fixing the state’s budget would be easy. But no one thought it would be virtually impossible, which is where things stand today, with a $1.6 billion deficit for this fiscal year, which ends June 30, and a projected $2 billion deficit... Full Story »
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 »
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