Brent Ruffner

Peoria

Reporter at Daily Independent

Reporter at Phoenix Independent

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Former Peoria coach faces additional child sex crime charges

5 days ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaFormer Peoria High School varsity boys basketball coach Patrick Battillo faces additional charges of sexual exploitation against minors from a 2024 case, according to the Maricopa County … 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.
Short-staffed MCSO offers up understanding, customer service

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

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Tariffs, other factors haven’t yet hit the cost of Valley gas

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

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Rising fees will affect prices for new north Phoenix homes

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaThe cost of building a home in Phoenix will increase after the Phoenix City Council approved a hike for new construction impact fees within the city limits. The bump in impact fees — … 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.
Taylor Morrison spends $32.2M on north Phoenix land

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaA Valley-based homebuilder snatched up 156.41 acres in north Phoenix, part of an ongoing frenzy to gobble up land near Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Homebuilder Taylor Morrison paid … 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.
Arizona child care advocates want $120M in state funding to go toward day care

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaA Phoenix-based child care advocacy group is calling for Gov. Katie Hobbs to allocate $120 million in state funds for the 2025-26 fiscal year to help lower-income families pay for day care. 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 ‘Beacon’ Tovrea Castle repaired

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaRecent repairs to a Phoenix landmark hasn’t slowed the tour schedule at Tovrea Castle near Loop 202 and Washington Street. In January, vandals broke windows and doors on the basement level … 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.
Construction starts on $326M project at Phoenix Sky Harbor

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaA $326 million revamp is coming to the north end of Terminal 3 at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, according to Heather Shelbrack, a spokesperson at Sky Harbor. 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.
Officials mulling over charges in Phoenix Sky Harbor shooting incident

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaCharges against six Valley residents have not yet been filed in a Phoenix shooting incident that left three people shot and one person stabbed on Christmas Day at Sky Harbor International Airport. 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.
Lawmakers differ over controversial Arizona Starter Homes Act

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Brent Ruffner

By Brent RuffnerMail | X: @AzNewsmediaA Phoenix lawmaker says a housing bill that claims to make starter homes more affordable is needed because municipalities aren’t doing enough to solve the current housing shortage. 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.