Daily Independent

01/09/2025

Mesa resident Evelyn Furst is turning 101 on January 17. Chatting with the Daily Independent, she shared her secrets to a long life and what she has planned for her special day.

Residing in Mesa for the past 15 years, Evelyn Furst is about to celebrate a very special birthday. On Jan. 17, she will be turning 101 years old. Furst was born in 1924. She’s lived …

01/09/2025

Stewart, a former Chandler AZ City Council member who has been in local politics since 2016, listed innovation and saving county monies as near-term goals for himself and county staff. “We should treat our services like we are running a business,” Stewart said. Debbie Lesko

One new Maricopa County supervisor wants an audit of the current election system while another fresh face on the board called for more innovation within county walls. On Monday, three new …

01/09/2025

Heap said one of the biggest surprises he experienced on the campaign trail this past year was being called “a racist, a bigot and an extremist.” Arizona Department of Education Arizona School Boards Association

Next week, the makeup of the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board will complete its transition. Incumbent Barb Mozdzen and newly elected members Ryan J. Heap and Claudia Mendoza took …

01/08/2025

Richard Smith writes: Hamilton gave the Canyon View Jags their only loss this year, and that 17-7 game was the closest an Arizona team came to beating the Huskies until the 6A state final. Agua Fria Union High School District

This fall high school girls flag football, sanctioned by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, nearly doubled in size. The season just finished in November saw 101 schools participate in 2024 …

01/08/2025

Today's the day. Our Apache Junction Senior Expo welcomes seniors and families from AJ, Gold Canyon and other Valley communities to Central Arizona College, 805 S. Idaho Road, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Seniors and families from Apache Junction, Gold Canyon and neighboring communities are invited to attend the Apache Junction Senior Expo 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Central Arizona College, 805 …

01/08/2025

A former sports photographer who worked behind the camera for more than three decades is the featured artist during The Finer Arts Gallery's “Art Affaire” event this month.
Town of Carefree

A former sports photographer who worked behind the camera for more than three decades is the featured artist during The Finer Arts Gallery’s “Art Affaire” event this month.

01/07/2025

The Arizona Local News Foundation announced Tuesday that 15 local newsrooms will receive an unprecedented level of multi-year funding to expand journalism about education solutions in Arizona. …

01/07/2025

The release didn't mention a particular agency or location regarding the apprehension. But the Phoenix Police Department thanked "local and federal partners," including the Gila River , Mesa and Chandler police departments and the FBI for their help. Gila River Indian Community Arizona Department of Public Safety Maricopa County Attorney's Office

Friday, a man was taken into custody who was wanted in a May 5 homicide in Phoenix. Authorities arrested Raymond French, 25, on Friday in Chandler, according to a news release. He …

01/07/2025

explained "jugging" is the practice is one where burglars follow customers leaving banks or high-end stores to steal their cash or valuables — often by breaking into vehicles. Arizona Department of Public Safety Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Phoenix Police Department Surprise Police Department Peoria Police AZ Glendale Police Department

A warning issued by the Chandler Police Department during the height of the holiday shopping season still applies to January shoppers. A social media announcement by Chandler Police tells …

01/06/2025

Phoenix is expanding its new “XWing” housing model to help seniors out of homelessness. Maricopa County and the city are funding $6.75 million for the Phoenix-based sustainable …

01/06/2025

The next shows will happen this Saturday, Jan. 11. The rodeo will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; the scheduled entertainment is the Josh Roy Band. Rawhide Western Town & Event Center

Wild Horse Pass is presenting “8 Second Saturdays.” It's a series of seven monthly "rodeos/showdeos" held at the Buck-N Rodeo Grounds' Rawhide Event Center in Chandler. The …

01/06/2025

“What I’d like to see is that if there’s seven women on council, no one bats an eye,” Poston said.

When two incumbents and one newcomer are sworn into their Chandler City Council positions this week, history will be made. For the first time in the 113-year history of Chandler, there will be …

01/05/2025

Specifically, southbound I-17 will be closed between SR 74/Carefree Highway and Loop 303 from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, to 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Southbound I-17 on-ramps at Daisy Mountain Drive and Pioneer Road also will be closed. Arizona Department of Transportation

PHOENIX – Southbound Interstate 17 in north Phoenix is scheduled to be closed Jan. 17-20 as the Arizona Department of Transportation starts a final series of weekend work for pavement …

01/05/2025

Detectives confirmed multiple suspects forced entry into a home Dec. 16 in the 5800 block of South 54th Lane, with multiple victims inside. Gunfire was exchanged; Pardo Espericueta was shot and died Dec. 27 of his injuries.

A 19-year-old suspect in a home invasion has been booked for first-degree murder after another suspect in the case died following a gunfire exchange that occurred during the incident, Phoenix police …

01/05/2025

Steve Stockmar writes: The Arizona state historian turns 86 this year. He says one thing he really wants to do this year is "figure out a way to end this 30-plus year drought." Arizona Historical Society Arizona Museum of Natural History Arizona Department of Water Resources

They don’t come like Marshall Trimble anymore, and Arizona has few native sons quite like this one.

01/05/2025

Dinkins was after law enforcement officials say he beat Geoffrey Rugwiro to death and set his body on fire inside a dumpster at 11th Avenue and Madison Street in . Police Department Mayor Kate Gallego

A 25-year-old man was sentenced to 42 years in prison for killing another man near “The Zone” in downtown Phoenix, according to a Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Dave …

01/05/2025

ICYMI: Gallego may not have to wait long. In a speech last month in Phoenix, Trump vowed to issue “a historic slate of executive orders” on his first day in office — Jan. 20 — to close the border to those trying to cross illegally “and stop the invasion of our country.” That, however, is just part of it.

PHOENIX — Newly elected Sen. Ruben Gallego said Thursday he is prepared to support the deportation of “certain types of illegal immigrants.” But Gallego, who is being sworn in …

01/05/2025

At about 1:30 p.m. Dec. 23, officers responded to the area of 52nd Avenue and Almeria Road regarding a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Anthony Rabadan, 17, with at least one gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive, Phoenix Police Department said.

Two 18-year-olds have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 17-year-old, and police reported Friday they suspect robbery was the motive that led to the killing. …