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Last year, Maricopa County saw a record number of eviction cases. As Maricopa County Constable Mahogany Kennedy was tasked with the difficult task of kicking out the tenants, ABC15 continued to look into the process in detail. It started when Kennedy headed to his first home in South Phoenix. “There

Dead dogs found in Gila Bend, suspect arrested

Some dogs relied on the bodies of dogs that had died at the facility by feeding them. GILABENDO, Ariz. — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said it was one of the most unsettling cases of animal abuse investigated. The suspect was taken into custody after the remains of a dead

New information on Zesty Zzeek’s Maricopa location

Images of the Zzesty Zzeek logo at an existing restaurant in Chandler are covered in photos of the future Marico Papizzeria at the southwest corner of the Whisker and Honeycutt roads. The plans for the pizza parlor that come in are approaching fully baked and ready for consumption. tHe is

Red flag warnings issued for Maricopa and Pima counties

The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings to Maricopa and PIMA counties starting April 11th. The warning will run until 8pm on April 13th. The red flag warning indicates strong, gust of wind, low relative humidity and high fire risk. Fires that have occurred or are ongoing can

Phoenix and Maricopa County parks fire ban starts May 1

Phoenix – Both the Phoenix and Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Departments will implement annual fire bans on parks and mountain reserves starting next month. The ban comes into effect on May 1st and runs until September 30th, according to the city of Phoenix. In cooperation with the Phoenix Fire

Welfare check leads police to find 2 bodies inside Maricopa home

Maricopa, Arizona (Az Family) – An investigation is underway after two bodies were found inside a Maricopa city home late Wednesday morning. The police were called to the house Cypress Lanenear Maricopa and Bowlin roads, about 11am for a welfare check. When they arrived they found two adults dead inside.

Fewer heat deaths were reported in Maricopa County last year

For the first time in a decade, Valley reported a year-over-year decline in heat-related deaths in 2024. Phoenix – Dozens of people died last year in the extreme heat of the valley, and Maricopa County first reported that since 2014, the year-over-year heat has declined. Maricopa County announced Monday that

Man sentenced for threats made during Arizona’s 2022 election

The Alabama man was sentenced to prison this week and must pay a $1,000 fine. PHOENIX – An Alabama man was sentenced to prison Monday for sending a threatening statement to the Maricopa County Elections Bureau during the 2022 election. Brian J. Ogstad, 60, was sentenced after pleading guilty to