Fallen Angel
Betty Rhodes used to be a good Catholic, known as the woman with the heavenly voice. But then a priest molested her children, and suddenly, no one was listening. […]
6:07 pm
May 2006
8:36 pm
May 2006
Infamous Arizona
The Grand Canyon State has had its share of local scandals – AzScam, Keating, etc. – but it’s also linked to some of the most notorious news stories in U.S. history, including Watergate, Tonya Harding and the terrorist attacks on September 11. […]
6:17 pm
Apr 2006
Elder Abuse
Domestic violence comes in many forms, including the abuse of senior citizens. It’s a growing problem, especially in Arizona, which ranks No. 1 in the nation. […]
8:45 pm
Apr 2006
He Buried My Mother By A Blue Motel
In June, we told the story of Loretta Bowersock, a well known woman who mysteriously disappeared in December 2004, presumably at the hands of her longtime boyfriend. Thirteen months later, her body was found, and, as it turns out, the psychics were right – she was buried by something blue. [...]
8:40 pm
Apr 2006
Cold Case Unit
People get murdered all the time. Some cases get solved, and others go cold. It’s the cold cases that consume Sergeant Jack Millward and his squad of Phoenix PD detectives. Although most of the cases will never get cracked, time, technology and tenacity are increasing the odds. […]
6:32 pm
Mar 2006
A Vote for the City
On March 14, Phoenix voters will decide whether the city should spend millions on its police and fire departments, parks and ASU’s Downtown campus, among other things. […]
8:49 pm
Mar 2006
The Flight of Phoenix
Although the hurricanes and tsunamis aren’t likely in this neck of the woods, several Katrina-like catastrophes are conceivable, which is why local officials are working on ways to evacuate the Valley should disaster strike. […]
6:36 pm
Feb 2006
Two Pasts, One Vision
He’s a Mormon Republican. She’s a Catholic Democrat. Despite their differences, Don Stapley and Mary Rose Wilcox share a common love for Arizona. […]
8:58 pm
Feb 2006
Will Global Warming Cook Arizona?
Although no one knows for sure, climatologists at ASU and UA warn that Arizona could be in a world of hurt if the temperatures continue to climb. What’s more, the worst effects aren’t thousands of years away – they’re already on the horizon. […]
6:46 pm
Jan 2006
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time again. Time for Jana to assume the role of “Queen of Arizona” and share her thoughts on how the state could be a little better. […]