Maricopa County to spend about $5 million on a new plane for MCSO
Maricopa County will spend around $5 million on a new Sheriff’s Office plane to hand over suspects arrested outside of Arizona. Officials say the plane used by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is almost 50 years old, with prisoners and crews sandwiched together, and the model’s fuel costs $3 per gallon. Jim Prindyville, chief financial […]
AHS warns about rising heat-related pet deaths in Maricopa County
MARICOPA COUNTY, Arizona — The Arizona Humane Society is warning pet owners of fatal temperatures following the deaths of a series of fever-related pets in Maricopa County. Tracey Miller, Director of Field Operations at AHS, said: “The majority of these cases are dogs remaining in backyards or in waterless patios. Triple girders temperatures are fatal […]
Maricopa County approves $30 million in bonuses for detention officers
Phoenix (Az Family) – Valley detention officers are boosting wages after the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a historic $30 million compensation package to help recruit and maintain. Pay the county approved package On Wednesday, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Detectives will receive a one-off bonus for three years. Officers with at least 20 years of […]
Maricopa County attorney details continued effort to target child predators
Phoenix (Az Family) – Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell addressed a series of topics at her monthly press conference on Thursday, particularly her office’s efforts to combat child exploitation. Top county prosecutors noted the case involving a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly seduced by Snapchat by a man named Pablo Rodriguez. “Almost immediately, he threatened […]
Crash on SR 87 southbound in Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Scottsdale, Arizona – Scottsdale, Arizona – has closed the southbound lane of State Route 87 in the Salt River Pima Lico Pine Indian Community. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirmed that one person was killed in a crash. The agency did not release any further […]
Maricopa County foster parent indicted for multiple felony offenses
The suspect was charged with several felony counts following an investigation conducted by Peoria Police. PEORIA, Arizona – Valley foster parents are charged with multiple crimes committed against a child. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said 63-year-old Luis Gonzalez was charged with several felony counts following an investigation conducted by Peoria Police. One of the […]
Maricopa County Parks and Rec Begins Desert Parks and Preserves Fire Ban on May 1
Open Audio Article Player Maricopa County Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will begin its annual fire ban on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Pexel photo) The annual fire ban for the Phoenix City Parks and Recreation Department will come into effect […]
Cannabis tax contributes $28 million to Maricopa community colleges
As many Arizonans prepare to celebrate Easter this Sunday, the cannabis industry is preparing its own holiday, either April 20, or April 20th. It is the biggest selling day for marijuana retailers and what they have become their go-to. But as the initial talk around legalized marijuana begins to fade, companies are adapting to more […]
Family courts are less likely to remove kids. This Maricopa County judge says that’s a good thing
Over the past decade, Maricopa County courts have seen more than 46,000 families reunite with children who have been taken from homes deemed unsafe. In the face of growing evidence that separation can be traumatic for both parents and their children, strategies to work with families to improve the home environment have gained favor. “As […]
Baskin-Robbins to make Maricopa comeback
[Viaone Commercial Real Estate] For over a decade, Maricopa Ice Cream Afficionados had to trek towards the valley in search of a scoop of Jamoca Almond Fudge or Mom’s Makin’ Cookies. But it’s not that long. Phoenix-based commercial property developer Viaone announced last week that Baskin Robbins will return to Maricopa […]
