Maricopa County hiring 4,000-plus election workers
Maricopa County is hiring more than 4,000 temporary workers for the Nov. 3 general election, with poll and operations jobs available.
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Glendale domestic shooting leads to fatal police shooting in Surprise
Two brothers died after a domestic shooting at a Glendale home and a later police shooting near 163rd and Grand avenues in Surprise.
Surprise Flock cameras remain after contract cancellation
Flock Safety cameras remain along Surprise roads more than a month after the city canceled its contract. A removal date has not been announced.
Peoria man indicted in alleged $33M AHCCCS fraud
A Peoria man faces 11 federal counts after prosecutors alleged more than $33 million in false AHCCCS billing and about $19.7 million paid.
DNA identifies suspect in 1987 Glendale cold case
Arizona authorities say preserved DNA evidence identified a suspect in the 1987 murder of Glendale resident and Navy veteran Jim Chafin.
D.R. Horton buys final 232 Lucero lots in Goodyear
D.R. Horton acquired the final 232 residential lots in Estrella’s Lucero village, with model homes and sales expected in fall 2027.
West Valley Flood Watch expires as storm threat eases
Updated 11:30 p.m. MST: The West Valley Flood Watch expired at 11 p.m. Wednesday. NWS extended the watch only for eastern Arizona zones.
Three Cactus High students hospitalized after bus AC fails
Three Cactus High School JROTC students were hospitalized after air conditioning failed on a charter bus. Peoria Unified is investigating.
Surprise self-storage project secures $20.5M construction loan
Basis Industrial closed a $20.5 million construction loan for a 707-unit self-storage project at 17140 W. Waddell Road in Surprise, with construction expected later in 2026.
Maricopa County halves dog adoption fees Sept. 14-20
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control will offer 50% off adoption fees for every dog from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20 at three locations.