Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone speaks at a news conference in Phoenix on Feb. 14, 2019.
Matt York, Associated Press filePHOENIX � Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announced Monday that he is resigning in January, a full year before his term ends.
Penzone said at a news conference that he decided to step down and not seek a third term so he can explore other possibilities in public service. He didn't elaborate.
PHOENIX -- Voters approved ballot measures protecting abortion rights in seven states last fall. Similar measures failed in three others. Read moreIn Arizona and other states where voters enshrined abortion rights after the Dobbs ruling, legislative tussles persist
MIAMI � You start here: It didn’t matter what Damian Lillard wanted. Read moreDurant might want Heat, but history shows that only means so much
Compensation would be that 200% of median household income for each year incarcerated -- though claimants could request more. Read moreArizona lawmakers mulling compensation for exonerated individuals
PHOENIX -- Republicans who control the Arizona Senate said Monday they have reached a deal with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs for the upcoming state budget year that includes $300 million more i… Read moreAZ Senate says it reached budget deal with Hobbs
Forest managers cited hot, dry and windy weather as the driving factor for the change. Read moreStage 2 fire restrictions to begin Wednesday for City of Flagstaff, Coconino County and National Forest
Republican lawmakers are moving to deny in-state tuition at state universities to anyone not here legally. Read moreArizona lawmakers move to deny in-state tuition to 'Dreamers'
The measure still needs a final roll-call vote before it goes to the Senate, which already has approved similar language, but on a different bill. Read moreHouse gives preliminary approval to stricter laws against animal cruelty
The House has a far different idea of how to spend surplus, and it doesn't involve splitting the money into different pots. Read moreHouse and Senate GOP battle over a budget in Arizona
PHOENIX â€� Under the bright lights of the 2025 Celsius Women’s 3-Point Championship in San Antonio, with cameras rolling and pressure building, Alyssa Durazo-Frescas didn’t flinch. She stepped … Read moreMore than a trophy: Journey of former GCU standout Alyssa Durazo-Frescas defined by heart, hard work
PHOENIX â€� College basketball may own March but for hoops fans around the world, June is the best time of the year: the start of the NBA Finals. While the disappointment 29 of 30 teams experien… Read moreAs the Phoenix Suns know, finding success in the NBA is about more than just money
Arizona is familiar with deadly shootings on college campuses. Read moreSafety remains a priority for Arizona public universities as campus gun incidents increase nationally
For a number of students, it is personal. Read moreArizona high school athletes contend with immigration uncertainty in their communities
PHOENIX â€� Concerns about baseball’s future have long haunted MLB executives. Recent improvements in viewership and attendance have suggested a resurgence in popularity, but ultimately the leag… Read moreDiamondbacksâ€� rapidly growing RBI program aims to boost youth sports participation in Arizona
Few events at the Phoenix Convention Center draw as wide an array of characters as Phoenix Fan Fusion. Read moreCosplay and comics: Popular Phoenix Fan Fusion invades downtown, brings out die-hard fans
TEMPE â€� Although some of the NBA’s best have played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, from Kevin Durant to James Harden to Russell Westbrook, a league title has eluded the franchise. Thunder fans… Read moreFormer ASU standout Lu Dort helping Thunder in NBA Finals with versatile skills
GLOBE � Like many residents of this copper-mining town in the mountains east of Phoenix, Debbie Cox knows plenty of people on Medicaid. Read moreIn Arizona county that backed Trump, conflicted feelings about cutting Medicaid
PHOENIX � Since 2020, several Arizona professional sports teams have introduced some form of new uniforms. Read moreHanging by a thread: Landscape of Valley sports apparel affected amid merchandise monopolies
{{summary}}
{}
{{description}}
Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
Advertisement
Sign up for our flagship newsletter covering all the local news to keep you informed.
I'm not interested
Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.
Sorry, an error occurred.
Already Subscribed!
Cancel anytime
Thank you .
Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.
Check your email for details.
Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.
An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.
No promotional rates found.
Secure & Encrypted
Thank you.
Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.
| Rate: | |
| Begins: | |
| Transaction ID: |
A receipt was sent to your email.
