Glendale Man Indicted on Federal Hate-Crime Charge

A federal grand jury in Phoenix indicted Kevin Charles Pyles, 33, of Glendale on a hate-crime charge of intentionally defacing religious property at a Phoenix synagogue.

According to prosecutors Pyles posted an antisemitic flyer on the front door of Sha’arei Shalom Congregation on July 11, 2025. A conviction carries up to one year in prison, a $100,000 fine, or both.

Pyles had previously pleaded guilty in Maricopa County Superior Court to an attempted terrorism-threat charge tied to online threats targeting the Jewish community and the same congregation.

U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine said the indictment signals houses of worship will be protected. “This indictment is a message to the community—we will not tolerate the defacement or destruction of any house of worship. Members of the Arizona community should feel free to worship without the fear of harassment,” said Courchaine.

‘World’s Oldest Rodeo’ Returns to Prescott

Prescott is preparing for Prescott Frontier Days, billed as the “World’s Oldest Rodeo,” which runs June 29-July 5 and draws thousands of visitors each year to celebrate Arizona’s Western heritage.

The 139th annual event features bull riding, barrel racing, and a wild horse race, alongside rodeo royalty. Organizers say performances are sold out, with 17 foreign countries represented.

Local businesses are gearing up for the influx, with this year’s celebration tied to America 250 festivities and one of the state’s largest Fourth of July parades.

Granite Mountain Distillery also released a limited-edition rodeo whiskey, producing 1,888 individually numbered bottles to commemorate the historic celebration.

Arizona’s 10 Best Lakeside Towns

Outsiders may not immediately equate Arizona with lakeside living, but Arizonans know better. WorldAtlas recently published a travel feature highlighting Arizona’s 10 best lakeside towns, each pairing a reservoir or high-altitude lake with a working downtown and offering relief from summer heat.

The list spans Page on Lake Powell, Bullhead City and Parker along the Colorado River, and Meadview, the gateway to Grand Canyon West and the Hualapai Skywalk above the canyon.

Several picks sit in the White Mountains and Rim Country, including Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Springerville, and Payson, which layer trout fishing onto ponderosa pine forests at elevations near 7,000 feet.

Rounding out the selections are Prescott, known for Watson Lake and the Granite Dells, and Safford, home to Roper Lake beneath 10,724-foot Mount Graham.

➤ Paradise Valley: Firefighters from Phoenix and Scottsdale fire departments responded to a house fire near 64th Street and Mountain View Road on Friday. Four residents and one dog safely evacuated the home, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. (More)

➤ Black Canyon City: Authorities arrested a former general manager of a Black Canyon City business on suspicion of stealing more than $40,000, alleging the employee diverted company funds between September 2025 and April 2026. (More)

➤ Tucson: Developers are transforming the former Foothills Mall site near Ina Road and La Cholla into a mixed-use urban resort village with housing, retail, restaurants, hotels, and public spaces opening in phases. (More)

➤ Mesa: Carson Junior High School partnered with United Food Bank to provide students with take-home bags of food, helping address food insecurity and support families outside school hours. (Watch Report)

➤ Nogales: U.S. Marines deployed about 400 personnel to southern Arizona to reinforce border wall operations, supporting federal border security efforts and assisting construction and monitoring missions along the U.S.-Mexico border. (More)

➤ Phoenix: Police are investigating the death of a man who was found after a fire near a canal on 44th Street near Washington St. on Friday. (More)

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➤ Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended one game and assessed a flagrant foul 2 for making contact with her fist to the throat of Fever guard Caitlin Clark earlier this week. (More)

➤ Suns center Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, $38 million deal to remain in Phoenix. The 24-year-old averaged 11.7 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 64% from the field this season. (More) 

➤ Dave Pasch is stepping down as the Arizona Cardinals’ radio play-by-play voice after 24 years to take an expanded NFL role with ESPN. (More)

➤ Outfielder Max Kepler joined the Diamondbacks this week after completing an 80-game suspension for a banned substance. The 11-year veteran hit .333 across 10 minor league rehab games but will not be eligible for the postseason. (More) 

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➤ An Arizona 9-year-old sold a rare baseball card for nearly $75,000 after pulling it from a pack during a family tradition, turning a lucky find into a major payday. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a USA250 ticket package for July 3-4 games featuring postgame fireworks both nights, commemorative merchandise and other fan experiences during the Independence Day weekend. (More)

➤ The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deployed a new underwater robot to improve lake search operations, providing faster, safer, and more detailed underwater inspections for rescue and recovery missions. (More)

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Have you attended Prescott Frontier Days?

1. Yes, it’s an annual favorite
2. Yes, a few times
3. No but I’d like to attend someday
4. No interest

Yesterday’s Results:

Can you do a flip on a trampoline?

1. Never tried: 36%
2. In younger days: 27%
3. I just bounce: 16%
4. Yes: 11%
5. Other: 10%

What Arizona town is widely recognized as the home of the largest flowering rose bush in the world?

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