Brent Ruffner

Peoria

Reporter at Daily Independent

Reporter at Phoenix Independent

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Articles

Cave Creek Council says ‘no’ to DarkSkyInternational designation

2 days ago | sonorannews.com | Brent Ruffner

By Brent Ruffnerindependent NewsmediaCave Creek doesn’t want to go dark — to a DarkSky International designation that is. The Cave Creek Town Council voted on Monday against going through an application process to designate the town a DarkSky International community such as Arizona spots like Flagstaff, Sedona and nearby Fountain Hills. Residents who showed up to the meeting debated whether or not having the moniker was a positive one.
Cave Creek officials consider bond election to acquire 4,005 acres of land

2 days ago | sonorannews.com | Brent Ruffner

By Brent Ruffnerindependent NewsmediaThe Cave Creek Town Council is expected to consider whether to have a bond election to buy about 4,000 acres near the Spur Cross Conservation Area. On Monday, the council voted 7-0 to extend the intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona State Land Department to purchase the 4,005 acres via land auction.
Cave Creek council earmarks $500K each year for Spur Cross land

2 days ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaThe Cave Creek Town Council approved a measure June 2 that will allocate an additional $200,000 each year toward area land. The council voted 6-1 for a total of $500,000 from the town’s … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Some APS customers concerned over potential rate hike

2 days ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaThe Arizona Corporation Commission has fielded some Valley residents’ concerns regarding a potential rate hike for the state’s largest utility. Arizona Public Service Co. is expected … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Cave Creek council earmarks $500K each year for Spur Cross land

3 days ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaThe Cave Creek Town Council approved a measure June 2 that will allocate an additional $200,000 each year toward area land. The council voted 6-1 for a total of $500,000 from the town’s … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Rainfall expected by Sunday afternoon

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaA slight break from the heat is coming, Valley residents. On Sunday, the Phoenix area is expected to get rain showers by afternoon time, said Sean Benedict, meteorologist with the National … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Groups spar over who should care for Salt River horses

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaA lack of transparency and not getting everyone’s input are two reasons why the Salt River horses need to have a different group care for the animals than the present Salt River Wild Horse … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Groups spar over who should care for Salt River horses

1 week ago | fhtimes.com | Brent Ruffner

Salt River horsesPosted 5/30/25A lack of transparency and not getting everyone’s input are two reasons why the Salt River horses need to have a different group care for the animals than the present Salt River Wild Horse … To Our Valued Readers – Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe.
Serial shooters remembered 20 years later

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaSummer is usually a time to relax and enjoy some sort of recreational activity with friends or family. But 20 years ago, some Valley families were fearful and shaken they may be gunned down on … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Phoenix resident helping slow chronic kidney disease

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaPhoenix resident Sejal Patel didn’t know what to think when she started having anemia symptoms while she was going to medical school. In 2006, Patel, then 25, had been a Type 1 diabetes … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.