Dawn Oliphant was named Queen Creek vice mayor, a one-year term, by the Queen Creek Town Council Wednesday.

Apache Junction vice mayor R.E. Eck suffered a broken rib Thursday when a man he knew forced his way into Eck’s home and beat him, according to Eck and police.

Valley Metro, the region's mass-transit agency, has a chief executive, offices with staffers and the mission of getting people who aren't driving where they want to go.

Longtime Tempe homebuilder Elmer Bradley became mayor of the city at the perfect time. In 1968, Tempe was entering an era of growth and undergoing landmark changes — ideal for Bradley’s construction prowess.

Hugh Hallman won’t face any opposition as he seeks a second term at Tempe’s mayor, though seven candidates will fight for three City Council seats.

In their individual quests to become the next mayor of Tempe, there’s no denying that Linda Spears, Mark Mitchell and Michael Monti carry strong stances on a number of issues. That, notably, includes Tempe Town Lake – the 224-acre elephant in the room this election season.

Tempe will swear in Mayor-elect Mark Mitchell and three councilmen in a ceremony on July 2 that will be followed by a reception. Mitchell is a 12-year veteran of the City Council who won a narrow election bid against restaurant owner Michael Monti.

By day, he audits Tempe’s books.

When I read that Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman wants to spend $450,000 to redesign the city’s railroad crossings to help reduce noise from trains that run through some of the Tempe’s wealthiest neighborhoods, it made me all warm and fuzzy.

March 16, 2005

The Cardinals may be playing their games in Glendale when their new stadium is finished, but the team and the city of Tempe are about to officially make sure the rest of the team’s time will be spent in the East Valley.

Tempe will not sponsor a float for the upcoming Fiesta Bowl Parade, a decision made to help cut expenses and offset a possible budget deficit.

September 11, 2004

April 25, 2005

Nearly a decade ago, when officials with Tempe Sister Cities wanted to stop paying rent for use of the Hackett House, they called then-Mayor Neil Giuliano.

Property owners in an unincorporated area of Tempe say plans to crack down on building and safety codes are just the opening salvo in an effort to seize their land for commercial development.

March 18, 2005

Tempe’s Sister City program has twice been named the best of its size nationwide, but the celebrated organization is now trying to repair a darker side: Hazing of future exchange students.

Tempe’s Sister City program has twice been named the best of its size nationwide, but the celebrated organization is now trying to repair a darker side: Hazing of future exchange students.

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman coasted to a second term Tuesday, as did Mark Mitchell for a third term on the City Council.

Tempe is hoping a large indoor sports complex proposed on the Salt River’s banks will make the Valley a regional or national mecca for youth and amateur sports.

Tempe is hoping a large indoor sports complex proposed on the Salt River’s banks will make the Valley a regional or national mecca for youth and amateur sports.

October 7, 2004

A decision by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce to host an Arizona State University homecoming event in downtown Phoenix has drawn heavy criticism from the Tempe City Council.