Officials put a stop to Phoenix dream home sweepstakes
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — State gaming officials are putting an end to an online Phoenix home raffle, saying it’s an illegal gambling scheme. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced on Tuesday that it has issued a cease-and-desist order to a UK-based company called Raffall and a Valley man who are running the...
In Face of Funding Shortfall, Arizona Homeless Shelter Closes Its Doors
Federal funding makes up close to 70% of the budget for New Leaf, an organization that runs an emergency shelter for homeless families in Mesa, Arizona. As those funds dry up, it was forced to close the shelter, even as homelessness is on the rise in the region, reports KJZZ:
Arizona’s largest hospital network won’t prescribe COVID shots until Kennedy-aligned panel weighs in
PHOENIX — Arizona's largest hospital network is caught up in the confusion over COVID-19 shots. A 72-year-old cancer survivor who contacted her primary care doctor at Banner Health was denied a prescription. “I've always been able to go get it without a problem. And, you know, easy peasy,” Cathy...
Pilot in Crash That Killed Amelia Palmer Had Prior Accidents
Court records show the pilot, Earl Palmer, in the crash that killed Amelia Palmer had been involved in two earlier aircraft accidents before the Labor Day tragedy.
Fire breaks out overnight at Downtown Tempe high rise
Firefighters responded to a small debris fire on a balcony of a Downtown Tempe high rise near Mill Avenue and University Drive at around 1:45 a.m. on Sept. 8.
Man electrocuted to death on Tempe roof
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The man electrocuted while working on a rooftop in Tempe on Monday morning has died from his injuries. Just after 11 a.m., Tempe Fire crews responded to a commercial building near McClintock Drive and University Drive for an elevated rescue after an HVAC worker who was servicing a unit was...
‘Charismatic’ man’s DNA found in the townhome where church worker was found beaten to...
An Arizona man who dedicated himself to helping others allegedly died at the hands of someone who took advantage of his goodwill. The post 'Charismatic' man's DNA found in the townhome where church worker was found beaten to death in blood-splattered scene: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
Youth bike crashes in Gilbert spur call for stricter e-bike regulations
GILBERT, Ariz. — The Town of Gilbert could soon see new regulations surrounding e-bike and motorbike use. The council is considering different ways to improve bike safety in the community, as more young riders hit the streets. The Gilbert Town Council recently held a special study session surrounding bike...
Phoenix Man Raises Concerns Over U.S. Census Survey Asking for Children’s Personal Information: ‘They’re...
Getting mail from the government is usually routine, but one Phoenix man said a recent letter left him alarmed. In a TikTok video, he explained that he received a U.S. Census survey asking detailed questions about children, and he felt that many of the questions went beyond health and into personal information that...
The Gigantic Dollar Store In Arizona Where $40 Goes Further Than You’d Believe
There’s a retail wonderland hiding in plain sight on Thomas Road in Phoenix, where two twenty-dollar bills transform into a shopping spree that would make even the most seasoned bargain hunters weak at the knees. The Dollar Tree at 2044 E Thomas Road isn’t just another link in a...