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The record comes as the county continues to be one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. Landlords filed 7,948 complaints in October 2023, about 50 more than the previous record, set in September 2005.
Nov. 3, 2023
Yuma border wall gaps filled with shipping containers
Former Gov. Doug Ducey's administration spent some $200 million in state funds putting up and taking down container walls — after a court ruled their placement was illegal and protesters shut down construction.
Nov. 3, 2023
Some Phoenix leaders are pushing for more security along the city’s light rail line. Valley Metro is responsible for light rail operations and uses private security to enforce code of conduct and inspect fares.
Nov. 2, 2023
gavel in a courtroom
A new indictment charges the operator of four so-called sober living homes in Phoenix with crimes related to patient brokering. It alleges he offered to provide patients to an AHCCCS funded facility and instead housed them in four unlicensed sober living homes throughout the Valley.
Nov. 2, 2023
Phoenix leaders held a ceremony Thursday to kick off renovations for the future police headquarters at the former Wells Fargo tower Central Avenue and Washington Street. The first employees are expected to move in during summer 2024.
Nov. 2, 2023
Phoenix pollution
Residents in Maricopa and Pinal counties can take a survey about environmental challenges and where they get their information as part of the Maricopa Association of Governments' regional plan to reduce climate pollution.
Oct. 31, 2023
Three people in Diamondbacks gear walk down the street
Downtown Phoenix bars and restaurants expect to generate major league cash this week.
Oct. 31, 2023
A Cruise driverless taxi operating in San Francisco
Andrew Hawkins, transportation editor at The Verge, talks with The Show about what Cruise suspended operations nationwide could mean for the autonomous vehicle industry.
Oct. 30, 2023
A federal judge in Arizona on Monday gave a Florida man 2-and-a-half years in prison for conspiring to commit computer fraud and steal cryptocurrency.
Oct. 27, 2023
Gas pump
Prices cool as refinery problems and heat come to an end.
Oct. 27, 2023
Kids teens using social media apps on smartphones
The Show spoke with Brad Snyder, host of the Talking About Kids podcast, about his research into young people's mental health and the current lawsuit against Meta.
Oct. 26, 2023
cigarette in an ashtray
The Tempe City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday, Oct. 26, on whether to raise the legal age to buy tobacco to 21 and creating a city registry of tobacco retailers that pay yearly license fees.
Oct. 25, 2023
a suitcase in a house
AI might soon come for our jobs, but first it’s going to shut down our parties – on certain rental properties, at least.
Oct. 25, 2023
judge's gavel
Gov. Katie Hobbs is directing $5 million toward the state’s legal aid services and is also raising the income cap to expand who qualifies for help.
Oct. 24, 2023
Documents about living wills and health care power of attorney
The Area Agency on Aging and the State Bar of Arizona are teaming up to help adults 60 and older with health care powers of attorney and living wills.
Oct. 23, 2023
Marijuana in a jar next to a cannabis joint on a countertop
A publicly traded company that makes marijuana products says it has closed the sale of its only licensed operation in Arizona.
Oct. 20, 2023
Bottle of prescription medication
The company Optum Rx opened its largest pharmacy fulfillment center in the country in Mesa this week. The facility is expected to employ about 300 people.
Oct. 19, 2023
A future child care facility will serve Maricopa County employees and their families exclusively.
Oct. 19, 2023
Hermosillio, Sonora
As Phoenix works to increase business ties with Mexico, Arizona’s largest international trading partner, the city is looking beyond the Mexican state of Sonora.
Oct. 18, 2023
internet cord
The Phoenix City Council recently approved using federal funds to expand a program to serve public and affordable housing residents.
Oct. 18, 2023

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