Surprise, AZ – The city of Surprise is at the center of a free speech controversy after Mayor Skip Hall had local activist Rebekah Massie removed from a city council meeting. Massie, a regular attendee and vocal participant in council meetings, was reportedly exercising her First Amendment rights when the incident occurred. The confrontation took…
Phoenix, AZ – On August 20, 2024 , A violent altercation involving knives has resulted in one man’s death and another fighting for his life in a local hospital. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. yesterday near 16th Street and Indian School Road. Phoenix police responded to reports of a stabbing and arrived to find…
Arizona’s housing affordability crisis has deepened as rent prices and home costs continue to soar. A recent report from Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy highlights the stark financial realities faced by many residents in the Grand Canyon State. John Martinez, a resident of downtown Phoenix since 2018, shared his experience with ABC15:…
Music with practices viewed as being outside of or in opposition to popular music culture’s mainstream is known as underground music. It is frequently seen as being more imaginative, progressive, and vivacious than the mainstream. Though it may not be the perfect term, the word “underground” captures the essence of the underlying ideology and methods…
The Tempe Police Department is currently investigating an incident as a suicide that happened on August 14th, 2024 . Authorities are seeking any information that could assist in the investigation. Individuals with relevant details are urged to contact the Tempe Police Department at (480) 350-831.
TEMPE, ARIZONA – A tragic incident unfolded on August 16th, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona, resulting in one man’s death and an officer-involved shooting. The Tempe Police Department and the East Valley Critical Response Team are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this case. At approximately 7:00 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a call from a woman residing…
Phoenix, AZ — Phoenix Police Vehicular Crimes detectives have identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred earlier today. On August 13th 2024 at approximately 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a collision at the intersection of North 9th Street and East Bell Road. Upon arrival, they found an adult male motorcyclist with severe…
Phoenix police are investigating an accident in south Phoenix after a security camera captured a hit-and-run vehicle smashing into a woman’s yard, damaging her home, fence, and automobiles. A broken fence and two wrecked cars were among the remnants she pointed out. One of those cars was forced into the area of her house that…
Arizona is experiencing a relentless heatwave, energy demand has surged. Unfortunately, costs are also on the rise. APS recently secured approval for an 8% rate hike, impacting both homeowners and business owners. One north Phoenix homeowner reported an astonishing July bill of $714, a 30% increase from the previous month’s $550. Remarkably, their energy usage…
Michael Thompson, the chief of police at the Arizona State University Police Department, announced his retirement from his job on Thursday, August 8. Prior to making this declaration, Thompson had been placed on paid administrative leave since May after concerns about his handling of the April 26 and 27 on-campus protest were made. Nearly 70…