With new leaders, Maricopa County’s well-guarded elections may see shake-up
A new group of Republican politicians will soon take control of Maricopa County’s high-profile elections, a major swing county that has struggled for years with unproven claims of widespread voter fraud. is a big change. The outgoing Republican leaders built national prominence for their passionate defense of county elections against critics within the party. But […]
SPECIAL REPORT: Yuma County’s 2024 Year in Review
Valeria Rodriguez looks back on the year in Yuma County based on the year’s top stories. YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – As 2024 draws to a close, we’d like to highlight the top local stories that caught your attention this year. Crime-related articles received the most attention from viewers in the Desert Southwest. “Unfortunately, […]
Republican leader said she’d ‘lynch’ Maricopa County’s top election official
A Maricopa County Republican Party leader who was caught on camera talking about wanting to “lynch” Maricopa County’s top elections official told ABC15 he does not condone violence. Shelby Bush is the first vice chair of the Maricopa County Republican Committee. Videos posted on social media show her speaking to a crowd about “unity” and […]
Imperial County’s Trump support tells a damning truth
Since the election results, many media I drew imperial valley like it changed dramatically changed politics. President-elect Donald Trump’s popularity rose sharply from 37% of the total. 2020 voting in the area This year 49%many now claim to have “flipped” from blue to red. Are we seeing once-blue counties undergoing a revolutionary realignment toward the […]
Judge holds off on ordering shutdown of L.A. County’s juvenile hall
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall will remain open until at least early January after a judge put on hold an order to close the troubled detention center. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Miguel Espinoza required the Probation Department to: appear in court Monday will discuss why Downey Hall should remain open despite orders from the […]
Maricopa County’s homeless population is still up, but shelter capacity is increasing
Data from the annual point-in-time count shows that homelessness in Maricopa County has skyrocketed over the past few years. But this year’s updates show an increase in the county’s ability to provide shelter to people without housing. The one-day survey is Conducted in Januaryone study recorded 9,435 people experiencing homelessness. Report released Wednesday. This is […]
Axlund to carry the torch in replacing Driscoll as Coconino County’s sheriff | Local News
When Chief Deputy Brett Aksland takes over as Coconino County Sheriff on January 1st, he will follow in the footsteps of the previous three sheriffs who have held the position. “It’s been the way since Joe Richards in 1972,” Aksland said. × This page requires JavaScript. JavaScript is required to read premium content. Please enable […]
Scottsdale housing market better off than Maricopa County’s
Good news for Scottsdale home buyers…depending on how you look at it…in a way. Valley median home prices rose 3.6% in October, while Scottsdale median home prices rose only 2.3%. But the story about housing affordability in Scottsdale ends here. While the percentages look great for Scottsdale, the raw numbers tell a different story. As […]
A Smart Choice for Yavapai County’s Future
Dear Editor: Yavapai County Sheriff David Rose I am writing to strongly advocate for Yavapai County Proposition 479. This is an important measure designed to address the county’s growing needs without raising taxes. The proposal focuses on maintaining critical services rather than funding new projects, and is designed to reflect current realities such as population […]
A look inside Maricopa County’s new animal shelter in Mesa
Mesa (AZ Family)– Maricopa County just reopened a new 84,000 square foot animal shelter in Mesa. The new center has 346 kennels and 21 yards and replaces the former East Valley Shelter, which closed late last month. It was located right off Loop 101 and the Rio Salado Parkway. Simone Cucurullo’s family from Arizona met […]
