Docs: Driver drank whiskey, used crystal meth before chase across metro Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A tanker truck driver was allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol while leading Department of Public Safety troopers on a chase across the Valley last week. On the Fourth of July around 1 p.m., troopers received numerous 911 calls about a tanker truck that...
Phoenix music club needs your help to survive the summer
We talk endlessly about the heat in Arizona. Sometimes, it’s funny; other times, we converse about it to help make it as bearable as possible. A recent Facebook post from music venue The Rhythm Room shows just how tough an Arizona summer can be on the business community. The...
Suspect Self-Inflicts Gunshot Wound Following Drive-By Shooting in Laveen Village, Phoenix
Two men sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a late night drive-by shooting in Laveen Village, Phoenix. Phoenix Police arrived at the scene near 35th and Southern Avenues shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday, after receiving reports of a shooting. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the authorities found the...
Dip in rent prices, jobs signal continued growth for metro Phoenix, experts say
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Metro Phoenix, once one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, is undergoing a major shift. New data shows a dip in rent prices and jobs, which experts say signal a more balanced and sustainable future for the Valley of the Sun. “There’s a lot of...
Pedestrian dead after crossing street in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A male pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Phoenix on Tuesday, authorities said. Police responded to a call near the area of 36th Avenue and Buckeye Road at around midnight, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Upon arrival, officers...
No arrests in Emily Pike death, new body camera video recounts past runaways
New body camera video released by Mesa police recounts three different times Emily Pike ran away from a group home in 2023.
Report: Pilot made mayday calls, couldn’t see airport before deadly crash of Phoenix-bound flight
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A preliminary report shows what led up to a plane crash that left six people dead on a flight to Phoenix last month. On June 8 around 12:30 p.m., a twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed roughly three miles off the coast of Point Loma, a San Diego neighborhood, on its way back to Phoenix. Jeremy Bingham...
Cold queso, warm veggies among 4 health violations at Phoenix-area restaurant
Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of June 23. Violations included improperly heated and cooled food, incorrect food storage practices and dishwasher issues. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased...
Preston Lord murder suspect settles civil case
According to court documents, Talyn Vigil agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Preston Lord's parents. Lord died after he was beaten at a Halloween party in Queen Creek in 2023. Vigil is one of seven suspects charged in Lord's death.
Red-light cameras returning to Phoenix
Nearly two years after the administration recommended their return, the Phoenix City Council last week approved spending $12 million to bring photo enforcement cameras back to city streets. The contract with Verra Mobility that Council approved in a 7-1 vote — with Councilman Tom Waring not voting and Councilwoman...