Commercial building fire prompts defensive operation in north Phoenix
Phoenix firefighters were called out early Saturday morning after flames and heavy smoke were reported coming from a commercial building near 7th Avenue and Deer Valley Drive.
Arizona man launches new website allowing homeowners to rate HOAs nationwide
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Homeowners’ associations can make or break a neighborhood; disputes between property owners and HOA boards are common. Now, there is a new website where you can rate your HOA and praise it, or warn others before they fall victim to poor management. It is called...
Speed limit raised by 10 mph for East Valley freeway
MESA, Ariz. — Motorists traveling along a freeway in the far East Valley will now be able to drive a little bit faster. The Arizona Department of Transportation recently announced the agency was raising the speed limit along Arizona State Route 24 from 45 mph to 55 mph. New signage reflecting the speed change has...
Louisiana Cowgirl Earns $45,000 on Night One of Million Dollar Breakaway
The first three rounds are complete, and a hotshot from Louisiana was the high-money winner of the evening.
Superstition Harley-Davidson celebrates a decade of giving with the 10th Annual Trolls Teddy Bear...
The final numbers are in, and the 10th Annual Trolls Teddy Bear Run proved once again that the motorcycle community shows up when it matters most. This year, 150 riders came together with one
Gilbert police deny claims of crime data cover-up
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Gilbert police are defending their crime reporting practices after a former town council member accused the department of covering up crime data to make the community appear safer. Former Councilman Bill Spence claims he was told in July that 10 years ago, the police chief...
‘He’s a legend:’ Customers mourn Scottsdale convenience store owner killed in freak drive-thru accident
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The lights are off at the Milk Depot, and the parking lot sits empty — an unusual sight for the south Scottsdale convenience store that has buzzed with activity for more than 40 years. Dennis "Denny" Thornton, 80, the store's longtime owner, was closing up...
Man accused of killing girlfriend in Phoenix, fleeing to southern Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is accused of murdering his girlfriend outside of a Phoenix home and then fleeing to the southern part of the state this week. Police say Victor Giron, 21, was arrested in connection with the death of Katherine Cervantez, 39. Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Young girl detained after taking stolen vehicle for drive in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A young girl was detained after crashing a stolen vehicle in Phoenix, the city's police department said. Just after 3 a.m. Friday, officers near 43rd and Glendale avenues found an occupied stolen vehicle. Police said it was tracked to the area near 38th and Glendale avenues where it was found disabled.
Mesa bank manager convicted of stealing $655,000 from vault, ATMs at her branch
PHOENIX – A Mesa woman was found guilty last week of stealing $655,000 from the bank branch she managed, authorities announced. Brooke McDonough, 35, stole the cash from her bank’s vault and ATMs between June 2021 and February 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. She managed the...

















