Arpaio's crime sweep back on after delays caused by protests

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:00:12 MST JJ Hensley

Sheriff Joe Arpaio postponed a crime sweep Thursday after diverting resources to the Fourth Avenue Jail, were a protest was to be held this afternoon.

Chandler officer killed in shootout identified as Carlos Ledesma

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:17:11 MST Nathan Gonzalez, Edythe Jensen, Michael Ferraresi and Laurie Merrill

Chandler and Phoenix police investigators work to piece together what led up to fatal shooting of Chandler officer and injuries to two others during undercover drug operation.

Monsoon storms pummel parts of metro Phoenix

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:26:00 MST Colin Lecher, Krystal Klei and Rebekah Sanders

The first major monsoon storms of the season made their way through the Valley on Thursday, leaving torn roofs, power outages, hail damage and flooding in their wake.

Arizona immigration law protesters gather late Thursday

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:52:00 MST Ginger Rough, Jim Walsh and Michael Ferraresi

An impromptu group of roughly 200 protesters gathered between Fourth and Fifth avenues on Madison Street late Thursday afternoon, blocking traffic and prompting yet another warning to disperse from Phoenix police.

Arizona immigration law protesters unfurl banner from Phoenix crane

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:20:00 MST Glen Creno and Colin Lecher

Four protesters scaled a construction crane at the downtown CityScape project Wednesday evening amid a crowd of onlookers, unfurling a large banner opposing Senate Bill 1070.

Phoenix father, pastors arrested in molestation case

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:34:52 MST Krystal Klei

A father was arrested on suspicion of molesting his two daughters, and two of the family's pastors were arrested on suspicion of failing to report the accusations to authorities.

Bonds for hotel at Phoenix's CityScape pursued

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Emily Gersema

The developer of downtown Phoenix's CityScape wants to be first in line for millions of dollars in tax-exempt bonds to build the 250-room Hotel Palomar. But the money doesn't exist yet.

Phoenix police nab carjacking suspects after chase

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:47:48 MST Colin Lecher

Two suspected carjackers were arrested by Phoenix police officers Tuesday after a chase that damaged two police patrol vehicles.

Man found shot at Phoenix apartment complex

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:26:59 MST Krystal Klei

Phoenix police are looking for two men who apparently were involved in a shooting Tuesday morning that left one man with multiple gunshot wounds.

Arizona immigration law: Picketers ask Phoenix cops to not enforce SB 1070

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:28:12 MST Michael Ferraresi

Two days before Arizona's new immigration law takes effect, a group of picketers took to Phoenix City Hall, holding up signs asking the police department not to enforce the stringent law.

Phoenix area forecast includes chance of rain

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:01:50 MST Krystal Klei

Valley could reach high temperature of only 97 Saturday as storms leave lingering cloud cover.

Family says Phoenix hospital mixed up kin, not victims

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 MST Krystal Klei

Abby Guerra was initially listed as having died and her friend, Marlena Cantu, as the one who survived.

Raid of Phoenix business by sheriff leads to 5 arrests

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:05:45 MST Krystal Klei

Four women were arrested on suspicion of identity theft. Another arrested on traffic citation warrant.

CVS/pharmacy opens in downtown CityScape

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Emily Gersema

Downtown Phoenix's first pharmacy in decades opened Monday, signaling the first of many store and restaurant grand openings in the $900 million CityScape development.

Car accident near Anthem closes I-17 lanes

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:53:23 MST Colin Lecher

Authorities have closed Interstate 17 southbound at Anthem Road after a rollover crash.

ADOT: 'Two good options' for South Mountain Freeway

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:52:12 MST Cathryn Creno

Alternative routes would put Loop 202 extension in northern section of the Gila River reservation.

Phoenix police: Ailing woman dies in accident on way to hospital

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:10:18 MST Krystal Klei

An early morning fatal accident has forced the closure of a west Phoenix intersection.

Phoenix area temperatures to remain below normal

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:10:58 MST Krystal Klei

Temperatures could fall below the triple-digit mark this weekend; chance of rain midweek.

Phoenix area bus riders left waiting amid transit cutbacks

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Sean Holstege

Today, Valley bus riders will once again have to cope with fewer routes, less-frequent buses and shorter hours as the regional system revamps 50 lines.

Audit: Madison Elementary School District spends too much on higher-ups

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:05:47 MST Sadie Jo Smokey

Superintendent defends adminstration's role Too much money is spent on administration in the Madison Elementary School District, compared with five counterpart districts, according to a new state audit.