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Operation Center expands Tempe’s ability to enhance safety of city, schools, parks

Tempe's real time operation center has become a focal point of the city's efforts to ensure a safe living environment, especially children, teachers and other school staff. That's one of the reasons...

State Route 88 to Apache Lake due to reopen, offer access to fishing, skiing

For the no-doubt thousands of Tempe and West Chandler boaters who have yearned for a return to the days when they could traverse the narrow, spectacular—and mindbendingly terrifying— mountain trail to Apache...

Tempe bottled water drive tops city’s all-time record

Did you ever wonder how many bottles get squeezed into those tightly wrapped cases of portable drinking water so popular during our summer months? Answer: About two dozen—unless, of course, a few...

Bonds, overrides enable campus improvements for Kyrene Schools

When summer arrives and students depart their classrooms, a different kind of hustle and bustle begins within Kyrene schools. Unlike the usual energy evident during school days, the summer months are a...

Warner Road newest target of enforcement

A section of Warner Road between Priest Drive and I-10 is among several roadways under increased law enforcement scrutiny as one of Tempe’s recent Safety Corridor target areas. The goal of the...

TUHSD security remains a priority in coming year

NOTE: This is an updated version of a school security story that appeared in Wrangler News last August with new insight and added preparations outlined by Charles Cobbs and TUHSD. Charles Cobbs assumed...

“This is my heart:” Marcos de Niza SRO earns top award

Summer break is nearing its end as teachers, students and faculty are set to return to campus. While some are enjoying their final days of leisure, Tempe PD's Amy Pfeifer is itching...

Tempe making splash with water drive amid summer heat

You can’t see it nor can you smell it, but you can certainly feel it. It’s suffocating and relentless. Arizona’s summer heat is deadly, and those who are suffering from homelessness or...
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