Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Sept. 7-9

PHOENIX — A record number of Arizona voted in the primary, a Valley law enforcement agency was being sued and a resort will stay closed weeks after a flood caused by a monsoon storm.

Those were among the top Arizona stories from the weekend of Sept. 7.

Record numbers of ballots cast in Arizona primary

More than 1.2 million voters in Arizona did their civic duty for the Aug. 28 primary, a state high.

The previous best was just under 1 million in 2010.

According to state election officials, both parties set turnout records, with around 671,000 Republicans and 525,000 Democrats voting.

The record came despite trouble at polling places, particularly in Maricopa County, where some voters were met with closed sites or equipment that wasn’t functioning correctly.

Maricopa County Recorder’s Office said it would launch an investigation into the problems that caused 62 polling places to open late.

Talking Stick Resort remains closed through September

A month after a storm knocked out power at Talking Stick Resort near Scottsdale, the site was going to remain closed through the start of fall.

Officials had hope to reopen Aug. 19, eight days after a monsoon storm flooded part of the resort and forced the evacuation of nearly 900 guests and workers. That plan changed a couple of days later and the reopening was delayed.

By Sept. 7, the resort released a statement that work was still going on, including remodeling.

Rainwater flooded a room and damaged two generators.

The Talking Stick Golf Club’s North Course has reopened, however, and the club is returning to regular business hours.

Scottsdale man sues MCSO for torture

Lawyers for a 27-year-old Scottsdale man who has filed a lawsuit against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage of a K9 subduing the man in a jail cell.

Shane McGough’s attorney told Phoenix New Times, “When you’re subjecting someone to lengthy and continuous pain and maiming, torture is an appropriate word.”

In the video, McGough, pinned down and handcuffed, can be seen writhing in pain and crying while being bitten by Sergeant Shadow for more than three minutes.

Sheriff Paul Penzone told the news site, “The complexities of this event are and have been under thorough review, evaluation and litigation.”

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