Phoenix adds more parking meters downtown, pisses everyone off
When Barry Schwartz began visiting the city’s tow yard with alarming regularity, he knew it was time to get out of San Francisco. “My car was towed like three times a month,” he said, and nearly “everything I made went to tickets.” Frustrated by an army of meter maids and the constant struggle to find a parking spot,...
Queen Creek home builder sentenced to 1 year in jail for fraud
A Queen Creek contractor building homes without a license has pled guilty to forgery for using another builder’s license to operate, according to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Yul Ryan Nelson, 51, owner of Nelson Contracting, was sentenced to one year in jail, four years probation and restitution in Pinal...
Juvenile and driver killed in fiery multi-vehicle crash in Mesa
Mesa police are investigating a deadly crash that happened just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday near Southern Avenue and Dobson Road.
Phoenix Zoo announces baby giraffe
The Phoenix Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a female Masai giraffe! A 12-year-old female named Sunshine gave birth to the calf on Nov. 16 at the Phoenix Zoo. The birth is the
Former Navy Servicemember Repairs Bicycles for Veterans in Need
Charles “Chuck” Reeves was a bit lost after serving in the Navy for several years. The transition into becoming a civilian again proved more daunting than he expected, and floating from job to job, Reeves struggled to find employment. He became homeless, living out of his car. “I’d planned to stay in San Diego,”...
Chandler one of Arizona’s first cities to vote down AI data center
Chandler became one of the first cities in metro Phoenix to reject a data center, despite months of lobbying by former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. After four hours of public comment, the Chandler City Council unanimously voted Dec. 11 to reject the artificial intelligence data center, projected to generate $2.5 billion...
Phoenix Fire Department announces death of longtime firefighter
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Fire Department is mourning the death of a longtime firefighter, Capt. Luke Moran. “Capt. Moran served our community with dedication, professionalism, and heart for more than 20 years. We extend our thoughts and support to his family, friends and fellow firefighters during this difficult time,”...
‘We put out the bat signal’: How local game shops helped police nab thief...
MESA, Ariz. — Two masked men are accused of stealing nearly $9,000 in trading cards from a Mesa game store in just 30 seconds, but one suspect's attempt to sell the stolen merchandise led to his arrest. Jason Tatman, 40, was arrested by Mesa Police Dec. 5 in connection...
Docs: Underage patrons allegedly paid Tempe Tavern bouncers to enter without ID
TEMPE, Ariz. - We are diving deeper into the records of a Tempe bar that has been under fire over allegations of underage drinking and its connection to a deadly hit-and-run. The 252-page report from the ongoing Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control investigation into Tempe Tavern is raising questions...
WATCH: Firefighters, police officers help save pup stuck in Tempe canal
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — What started as a desperate swim in a Tempe canal ended with teamwork, cheers, and one safe pup. According to Tempe police, officers got a call earlier this week about a dog stuck in a canal. The dog seemed to be getting tired from swimming, so officers and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue all jumped...

















