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 […]
The Belegarth Board of Tourism welcomes thee to Maricopa
Sava guides beginners through the basics of combat. [David Iversen] The Knights worthy of the Round Table placed their swords at the battlefield at Copper Sky Regional Park. They choose weapons, increase the size of their enemies and begin the fight. The arms and legs are lost, the lamentation weeps, and the life is taken […]
A proven path to ending homelessness in Maricopa County | Columns
Homelessness can sometimes feel overwhelming and too complicated to solve. In Maricopa County, it’s a topic that touches almost every area. Conversations about homelessness, especially during election years, are often polarized. Some say homelessness is inevitable, others see it as a personal choice, while others see it as a necessary situation for some. But this […]
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 authorities confirmed 602 fever-related deaths […]
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. Those identities have not been […]
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 Department, smoking and charcoal fires […]
