Police release name of man killed when his gun went off as Phoenix officer...
PHOENIX – Authorities released the name of a suspect who was killed this week when his gun went of while an officer was trying to subdue him in Phoenix. Dylan Rockford Fohrenkam, 34, died and an officer suffered a gunshot wound during the incident on Monday, Feb. 23, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Two Peoples, One Name: Understanding the O’odham
As cultural teacher Jivik Siiki puts it, the Akimel O’odham and Tohono O’odham tribes are cousins. One located in the Phoenix area, the other closer to Tucson, the two groups have shared cultural practices, language, ceremonies and much more over the millennia. But because of the differences in...
More than 20 Valley schools close doors as ESA program grows
Beginning in 2025, more than 20 public schools in neighborhoods across the Valley have closed or are in the process of shutting their doors. A decline in the number of students enrolling into public schools is a major contributing factor as to why schools are closing their doors for good.
Queen Creek On Edge As Search Intensifies For Missing Teen Nora Verini
Queen Creek police are stepping up the search for 16-year-old Nora Verini, who was last seen Saturday night walking near South Hawes Road and East Rittenhouse. Officers say the case remains an active missing-person investigation and they are urging anyone with information to come forward. According to FOX 10...
Colorado River rafter’s final message before his death says everything about his life
Aaron Benjamin, 30, died last Thursday while rowing Hance Rapid at mile 76.5 of the Grand Canyon. Aaron Benjamin’s final social media post before he left for the Colorado River was environmentalist Edward Abbey’s credo that “wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”
Pre-Dawn Chaos In Gilbert Apartment As Resident Shoots Alleged Intruder
An early-morning break-in at a Gilbert apartment turned violent Sunday when a resident shot an alleged intruder, leaving the man hospitalized in critical condition, according to police. Gilbert officers were called to an apartment near S. SanTan Village Parkway and the Loop 202 after a 911 report of a break-in....
Phoenix hospital agrees to pay $5 million to resolve ‘kickback’ allegations
PHOENIX — An orthopedic surgery hospital in Phoenix and other parties have agreed to pay $5.6 million to resolve kickback allegations investigated by the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday a settlement had been reached with OASIS Hospital, Dignity/USP Phoenix Surgery Centers and...
Active investigation underway involving DEA in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An active investigation involving Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and other law enforcement is ongoing in west Phoenix late Tuesday morning. While details remain limited at this time, the incident was reported at a parking lot near 67th Avenue and Van Buren Street around 10 a.m.
Phoenix Experts Weigh In: Best Company for Extending HVAC System Lifespan in Arizona
Air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps in Arizona are prone to faster wear and tear due to the state’s desert conditions. The weather is beyond anyone’s control, but the climate inside the house isn’t. Proper maintenance helps maximize HVAC system lifespans, while adequate insulation and an airtight building...
Deer Valley Gunfire Leaves Man Clinging To Life Near North Stack
A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday night in the Deer Valley area of north Phoenix, turning a routine weeknight into a crime scene near one of the city’s busiest freeway interchanges. According to AZFamily, Phoenix police were called out around 8:45 p.m....
