Family of 17-year-old who was killed remembers him in an interview with 12News
Evan Clark, 17, was one of two teenagers who tragically lost their lives along state Route 87, situated between Mesa and Payson, on May 27. Maricopa County, Arizona – From the time he was born, Sandra Sweeney and her son, Evan, shared a close bond. “When he was little, he would sleep in my room, […]
Last Home and Garden Show in Maricopa County for 2025
Phoenix Home and Garden Show Set for Late September The last Maricopa County Home and Garden Show of the year is coming up in Scottsdale. It’s scheduled to take place at Westworld from Friday, September 26th to Sunday, September 28th, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show manager Katie Jones expressed anticipation for the […]
Road projects financed for the rapidly expanding areas of Maricopa and Buckeye
Key Points: State budgets support the expansion of main corridors in Maricopa and Buckeye Two cities are among the fastest-growing in the Phoenix area Rising traffic leads to congestion and safety challenges The cities of Buckeye and Maricopa are roughly 70 miles apart, but they’ve been grappling with similar challenges lately. Both have seen significant […]
Lawsuit focuses on conflict regarding elections in Arizona’s largest county
Phoenix Election Dispute Phoenix – A prominent election official is taking legal action against the Maricopa County Executive Board, claiming they are trying to assert more control over election management. This county is considered one of the key swing areas in the nation. The lawsuit was filed in state court on Thursday by County Recorder […]
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Gives $6 Million in Grants to Support Higher Education in Maricopa County
Phoenix – August 22, 2025 The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has unexpectedly granted $6 million across six major universities in Arizona. This funding aims to bolster the higher education mission within Maricopa County. Each of these universities—Arizona State University, Clayton University, Grand Canyon University, Maricopa Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona—will […]
Maricopa County attorney discusses youth violence following deadly stabbing
County officials recently addressed the media regarding the troubling rise in teenage violence, just days after a student was fatally stabbed at a school in Western Phoenix. In Maricopa County, Arizona, County Attorney Rachel Mitchell expressed concern about escalating incidents of violence among teens in the area, particularly highlighted by the stabbing death of a […]
Search efforts are ongoing for the missing man at Saguaro Lake in eastern Maricopa County.
Lake Saguaro, Arizona – Search for Missing Paddleboarder Efforts are underway to locate a man who went missing while paddleboarding on Lake Saguaro. The search is focused on 65-year-old Richard Powers near Boat Ramp 1 in the Tonto National Forest. According to William Jinx of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Powers contacted a friend early […]
Is it possible for Maricopa to create its own small business center? A commissioner believes it can.
It’s a bit of a debate whether cities should dive into development projects. Still, there’s a belief that they could really guide the direction of such initiatives. Commissioner Robert Klob, a member of the Maricopa Planning & Zoning Committee, voiced his thoughts on this matter. He pointed out that the shortage of space for small […]
Maricopa officer halts jaywalker, finds fugitive on the run since ’22
Maricopa Police Arrest Man with Active Warrant This week, a man from Buckeye was taken into custody by Maricopa police due to an active West Valley arrest warrant. The arrest occurred after he allegedly provided police with false identities during a jaywalking stop. Patrick Lee Keenan, 47, was first spotted early Wednesday morning at around […]
Suspect in Lauren Heike’s murder faces additional charges
Zion Teasley, who faces accusations of murdering Lauren Heike in 2023, is now facing additional criminal charges. In Phoenix, the suspect linked to Heike’s murder has been hit with new felony charges in a separate case. The ongoing murder case against Teasley is set in Maricopa County Superior Court. Recently, a new lawsuit was filed, […]