Valley police respond to illegal shooting, Shannon’s Law violations over holiday
An El Mirage man was arrested for illegal celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve as police across the Valley reported multiple shots-fired incidents and renewed warnings under Arizona’s Shannon’s Law.
Phoenix police release identity of victim in fatal shooting
PHOENIX — Authorities released the identity of a man who was shot to death in central Phoenix over the weekend. The victim in Sunday’s shooting was 55-year-old Albert Ruiz, the Phoenix Police Department announced Wednesday. Officers responded to Seventh Street and Montebello Avenue, south of Bethany Home Road,...
Pedestrian severely injured after being struck by multiple vehicles in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — A male pedestrian was left with “life-threatening” injuries on Thursday after being hit by multiple vehicles in north Phoenix, according to authorities. The Phoenix Police Department responded to the area of 32nd Street and Thomas Road around 3 a.m. New Year’s Day for a report that a pedestrian had been...
Phoenix-area families welcome first babies of 2026 at Valley hospitals
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Scottsdale family is welcoming their baby boy who was born shortly after midnight on Thursday!. Baby Jackson was born to Jorge and Nikole Coronado at 12:10 a.m. at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea medical center. The baby boy weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20.5 inches....
Woman allegedly assaulted in East Valley park, suspect on the run
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A woman was allegedly assaulted from behind in an East Valley park on Saturday morning. Around 6:30 a.m., Chandler police officers were called to a park near McClintock Drive and Ray Road. The caller stated she was grabbed from behind and assaulted by an unknown man before losing consciousness,...
Gilbert police use drones to track reckless e-bike riders
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Gilbert police are using drones to track groups of teenagers on e-motorcycles who perform dangerous stunts or take over roadways, avoiding potentially unsafe chase situations. Gilbert Police Officer Travis Sheppard said the department receives calls about reckless riding every day, including...
12 Arizona Restaurants Locals Don’t Really Want To Share
Arizona has no problem sharing its sunsets, but its best restaurants? Locals tend to keep those a little quiet. Hidden between strip malls, side streets, and dusty highway exits are the kind of spots you only find because someone who lives there finally trusts you with the name. These aren’t...
Multiple house fires under investigation around the Valley on New Year’s Day
Fire investigators around the Valley are working to learn more about what led to multiple house fires overnight.
100-year-old Holocaust survivor, Phoenix resident offers 2026 message to Americans
Oskar Knoblauch recently celebrated his 100 th birthday in Phoenix, the city he has called home since 1970. "I enjoy living in the Valley with my family and wonderful friends. I also love the
Suspect in deadly Phoenix motorcycle shooting jailed
A suspect in a deadly confrontation between rival motorcycle riders in Phoenix has been extradited to Arizona and booked into jail. Michael Zavala is accused of murder and robbery charges.

















