New Maricopa County judge to be sworn in Friday
A new Maricopa County Superior Court judge will be sworn in Friday.
Sheriff’s Office accused of misspending jail funds
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is accused by county managers of misspending $50 million in funds intended for county jails.
Pearce loses bid to be party in immigration appeal
A court rejected a request by the author of Arizona's new immigration law to be a party in the state's appeal of a ruling that put parts of the law on hold.
Lawsuit spurs county to make elections changes
Maricopa County elections officials will have to make a few technical changes before the Nov. 2 general election after a judge determined that poll workers have been failing to follow proper vote-counting procedures.
Complaint filed in Gordon threats case
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office says a complaint has been filed against a man who allegedly made threats against Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon.
Judge picked for records lawsuit against sheriff
A federal judge who is hearing a racial profiling lawsuit against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office over its immigration patrols will also preside over the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit that seeks records from the Arizona police agency.
Arpaio’s campaign fined $154K for mailer
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 2012 re-election campaign was hit with a $153,978 fine Sept. 15 for a mailer that was deemed illegal for targeting Rick Romley in his run for County Attorney.
Feds want new judge in lawsuit against sheriff
The U.S. Justice Department is asking for a different judge in its lawsuit alleging that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office refused to provide records in a civil rights investigation.
Arpaio may see return of jail funds
Maricopa County supervisors are deciding Monday whether the sheriff's office begins receiving $2.4 million in racketeering and jail enhancement funds.
Mold-specific regulations non-existent
From the state level all the way down to the municipal level, regulations dealing specifically with mold simply don’t exist.
Voters to pick attorney general nominees
Voters in Tuesday's primary elections will narrow the field of candidates seeking the Arizona attorney general's post.
Arpaio’s lawyer to meet with Justice Department
An attorney for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office will meet Tuesday with U.S. Justice Department officials to discuss the federal agency's demand for records in a civil rights investigation.