Off-duty Phoenix police officer seriously injured in fight with alleged shoplifting suspect
PHOENIX - An officer was seriously hurt after a man began to fight with them after allegedly shoplifting in South Phoenix. Around 3:47 p.m. on March 13, an officer working off-duty in full unform approached a man, later identified as 33-year-old Devontae Lashawn Stockdale, who was shoplifting near 24th Street and...
Man sustains face lacerations, broken bones after rollover crash in north Phoenix, police say
PHOENIX — A man has sustained face lacerations and broken bones after a two-vehicle rollover crash in north Phoenix on Saturday morning, according to the city's police department. The crash happened near 27th Avenue and Loop 101 around 4 a.m. Police told 12News on the scene that a man...
Charge recommended against AG investigator in shooting death of Mesa mom
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Mesa police announced Friday that detectives are recommending a felony charge against an employee of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office whom they said shot and killed a Mesa mother of seven nearly two weeks ago, but the AG’s office isn’t convinced. Detectives...
Seeing more grasshoppers in the Valley? ASU researchers break down why
Many people across the Valley say they’ve noticed more grasshoppers hopping around their neighborhoods lately.
This Old-School Arizona Diner Will Make You Feel Right At Home
There’s a place in Chandler where the coffee is always hot, the chrome is always shiny, and nobody judges you for ordering breakfast at 2 PM. Chase’s Diner is proof that sometimes the old ways are still the best ways, especially when those ways involve burgers and milkshakes.
ASU Pool-Party Roof Jump Ends in Shattered Foot, Lawsuit Slams SAE
An Arizona State University student is suing after a spring pool party stunt allegedly pushed by fraternity members ended with a broken foot and a trip into the legal system. The civil complaint says the April 12, 2025 incident at an off-campus party left the student with a fractured foot and other injuries, and that...
I-17 flex lanes put to the test after rollover crash north of Phoenix
A rollover crash shut down part of I-17 north of Phoenix and the new flex lanes faced a real-world test Friday. Chopper video showed a surprising difference in how traffic moved through the mess. Here’s what drivers and ADOT say this change means for weekend trips. Molly McBride has more.
Phoenix Councilmembers Face Accusations of Misappropriated Taxpayer Money
Phoenix residents accused Phoenix City Councilmembers of misappropriation of funds concerning the Phoenix Parks and Preserves Initiative at a city council meeting. At the meeting, the speakers demanded more accountability and transparency from city officials about how Phoenix Parks and Preserves Initiative funds are...
This Massive Craft Store In Arizona Is A Creative DIY Wonderland
There should honestly be a support group for people who walk into this gigantic warehouse and immediately forget how to act like a normal human being. Imagine a space so packed with textures, colors, and possibilities that you start wondering if you actually need twenty different yards of trim for a quilt you haven’t...
Phoenix Shelter Dog Breaks Into Full Body Wiggles After Realizing Someone Has Finally Chosen...
A shelter can offer protection and the essentials, yet it can never replace the comfort of a real home filled with warmth and connection. The sadness deepens when spaces become crowded and the environment feels far from what any dog deserves. Like someone wishing for relief during a difficult time,...

















