Pima County teenager wins Arizona Spelling Bee, will head to nationals with Chandler runner-up
arizona news Has been updated: March 20, 2023 11:12 am Karen Opoku-Appoh, Spelling Champion of Arizona. (Arizona Education Foundation photo) Karen Opoku-Appoh, Spelling Champion of Arizona. (Arizona Education Foundation photo) Arizona Spelling Bee Champion Karen Opoku Appo. (Arizona Education Foundation photo) (Arizona Education Foundation photo) Top 5 in the Arizona Spelling Bee. (Arizona Education Foundation […]
Scottsdale lawmaker criticizes Arizona House for expelling Chandler legislator
PHOENIX-Scottsdale lawmakers said they went too far when the Arizona House of Representatives decided Wednesday to oust Rep. Chandler Liz Harris for ethics violations. The congressman said Harris knew someone she invited to testify at the joint hearing on the integrity of the election would make false accusations against lawmakers, judges and the latter’s Church […]
Chandler City Council authorizes pilot program for drones to deliver medical supplies
Chandler, Arizona — The Chandler City Council recently approved a limited pilot contract with both the Maricopa Government Union (MAG) and Airspace Link to test new transportation technology in West Chandler. The pilot project will deliver critical medical supplies via an unmanned aerial system (UAS). — also called drone — Between a drug distributor (Omnicare) […]
Jokes abound at Chandler State of the City: Giant ostriches, time travel
Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke was about to make the big announcement in his city address on Friday. A very perfect Chandler, while being a target.” But before he can reveal his big secret, he is approached by two men dressed in all black. They emerged from across the stage, grabbed Hartke and swept him off […]
Sedona Police Cadets compete at the Chandler Tactical Competition
Sedona Police cadets competed in the Chandler Tactics Competition on Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15, pitted against 50 teams backed by 43 law enforcement agencies in seven states. Cadets are advised by Sedona Police Department Catherine Beers and SPD School Resource Officer Michael Lucas. Sedona’s eight cadets included Sgt. Adrian Javy, Hunter White, Alexandro Molina, […]
Chandler man arrested in shooting death of homeless woman behind his home
Chandler resident James Taylor was arrested late Friday night and charged with first-degree murder after he admitted to shooting a 30-year-old woman in the alleyway behind his home, police said. Chandler police responded to reports of shootings on Arizona Avenue and Fairview Street around 9:30 a.m., according to Chandler Police spokesperson Eva Zermeno. Authorities found […]
