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.
ProteinHouse opens new location on High Street in north Phoenix
ProteinHouse has opened a new restaurant on High Street in north Phoenix, expanding the fast-casual brand’s presence in the Valley. The new location is at 5310 E. High St., Suite 107, and marks the company’s latest Arizona expansion, according to a press release. The 2,477-square-foot space includes seating...
Scam Alert: Dozens show up to Phoenix court over fake traffic fine texts
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Have you received a text message or email stating that you owe court fines or traffic violation fees? You’re not alone, and Maricopa County Superior Court officials say dozens of people showed up on Wednesday to pay fines that weren’t real. Officials are warning...
Phoenix to implement seasonal fire restrictions Friday
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix will implement stricter rules on open flames starting Friday, lasting through the end of summer. According to the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, the restrictions are yearly for the city because of drought conditions and wildfire risk. Campfires, fire pits and charcoal grills...
Scottsdale kindergarten teacher arrested for allegedly accessing CSAM
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Scottsdale kindergarten teacher was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of accessing "child sex abuse material" on his electronic devices, officials said. Diego Franco Ontamucha, a teacher at Pueblo Elementary School, was arrested by Scottsdale police at his East Valley residence and is now facing a charge of exploitation of a minor.
