Trial nears end in Phoenix for former chef accused of killing family
A jury will decide if the former popular Valley vegan chef, Anthony Milan Ross, should be sentenced to death or stay behind bars for the rest of his life.
Dirty Dining alert: One restaurant hit with 7 violations
In this week's Dirty Dining report, inspectors found moldy cheese, handwashing violations, unsafe food temperatures, and other major health code problems at several East Valley restaurants. Lee’s Sandwiches had the most serious issues with seven major violations and is now on notice to clean up or face possible legal action. Jason Barry has more on the dirty kitchens in Chandler and Mesa.
Pickup Plows Into Phoenix Family’s Living Room While Kids Sleep Upstairs
Early Wednesday morning in Phoenix, a quiet apartment complex suddenly turned into a crash scene when a pickup truck barreled straight through a family's living room. The impact jolted everyone awake and, according to the mother, missed her sleeping children upstairs by a matter of feet. Shaken but incredibly fortunate, the family told reporters they escaped without physical injuries.
Suspect hospitalized after shooting at Scottsdale police station
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A suspect was taken to a hospital following a shooting on Thursday at a Scottsdale police station. The shooting happened on April 30 at the Scottsdale Police Department's McKellips station, located near Miller and McKellips roads. No officers were hurt. Scottsdale Police say there are no outstanding...
Traffic citation scam fools dozens into showing up to Phoenix court
Dozens of people showed up at Maricopa County Superior Court thinking they had an outstanding traffic ticket after receiving a scam message. Scammers are sending fake traffic citation texts and emails that look official and demand immediate payment. Jason Barry explains how the scam works, the warning signs to watch for, and what court officials say you should do if one of these messages...
Gov. Katie Hobbs joins groundbreaking for 168-unit affordable housing project in south Phoenix
PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined Ulysses Development Group and housing partners Wednesday to break ground on Salt River Flats 2, a 168-unit affordable housing community in south Phoenix aimed at families and individuals earning up to 60% of the area median income. The complex is meant to...
Midtown Phoenix Block Shut Down As Cops Swarm McDowell Lot
A busy stretch of Midtown Phoenix around 7th Avenue and McDowell Road was locked down Wednesday morning as police flooded a business parking lot for what they called a "critical incident." Traffic slowed to a crawl while officers taped off the area and pushed media and drivers back from the scene.
A 2,704-foot mountain rises out of central Phoenix and it will absolutely humble you
It’s free, it’s brutal, and it’s in the city. Right in the middle of Phoenix, a 2,704-foot mountain rises out of the Sonoran Desert like something that wandered in from another era. Two trails climb it. Both are rated extremely difficult. Neither has shade. And on a...
Widow of man killed by officers sues city of Scottsdale
PHOENIX — Maria Santos, the widow of Joseph Santos, who was killed by police in a March 2025 shooting, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Scottsdale. 42-year-old Joseph Santos was shot and killed by Scottsdale police officers on March 8, 2025. The lawsuit filed on March...
168-Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in South Phoenix
Ulysses Development Group continues to expand its impact in Arizona with the groundbreaking of Salt River Flats 2, a new affordable housing community located at 4027 S. 13th Street in Phoenix. The project, celebrated today with Governor Katie Hobbs and other partners, will add 168 homes for families and individuals earning 60% of the area median income.
