By Deborah Hilcove                                                                                                                                            “I love helping other people, helping solve problems,” says Mary Contreras, a longtime Tempe resident and businesswoman, recently named “Woman of the Year” by the Women of Scottsdale. Active...

If a big brown delivery van seems to be inching into your lane of traffic, it’s likely not a UPS truck and it’s certainly not Pete Curiel.

After 30 years in law enforcement—the past two as chief of the Chandler Police Department—Sean Duggan is taking on one of the potentially most influential roles of his career: chairman of Arizona’s quietly essential Criminal Justice Commission.

A drop in enrollment for Kyrene schools appears poised to begin a reversal, due to a stronger birth rate and more turnover in neighborhoods, according to a new update.

If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association, chances are the Phoenix Suns fan next door won’t be painting his house purple with orange trim any time soon.

As some of you no doubt recall, our last issue contained an informal survey of sorts, asking that you share observations you might have about Wrangler News and inviting you to offer any ideas you’d like us to consider as we go forward.

Teacher retention continues to challenge school districts in Arizona, and the Kyrene District is no exception.