SAFE Alert canceled after missing 31-year-old Gilbert woman found safe
PHOENIX — Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Tuesday afternoon after a missing 31-year-old Gilbert woman was found safe. Sandra Solis was last seen leaving her home in the area of Higley and Chandler Heights roads using a rideshare service around 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, according to the initial alert from the...
Man accused of firing paintballs, BBs at north Phoenix mosque
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man has been taken into custody for allegedly firing paintballs and BBs at a north Phoenix mosque and community members over the weekend. Phoenix police confirmed Michael Dominguez, 30, was arrested Monday morning in connection to the alleged crime. On Saturday, around 2:30 a.m., officers...
Queen Creek, Gilbert firefighters complete captain’s training
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After several months of training, the next generation of Arizona fire captains are ready to lead their crews!. Nearly two dozen East Valley firefighters completed their training at the captain’s academy. Fifteen firefighters from the Gilbert Fire Department and eight from Queen Creek Fire...
Leftover permit-tags remain for 2026 elk hunts
PHOENIX — Arizona hunters still have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2026 elk hunts. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted a list of leftover hunt permit-tags, as well as a printable paper application, on its website. Leftover hunt permit-tags include:. 95 — limited...
Inside This Massive Arizona Antique Store, There’s a Hidden BBQ Restaurant
Tucked along North Arizona Avenue in Chandler, Merchant Square is one of those places you stumble into thinking you’ll spend twenty minutes and somehow end up staying for hours. With over 200 vendors packed into a sprawling indoor marketplace, this antique lover’s paradise is full of surprises at every turn.
2 retired officers created their own Arizona police force to investigate paranormal encounters
Marianne Robb retired from the Gilbert Police Department in 2021, after 34 years in law enforcement. But she’s still working with police officers. A few years ago, she and another former officer, Dave Rich, started an organization they call UAP PD — the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Police Department. They take...
Course taught by ASU police teaches women self-defense, promotes campus safety
Students gathered March 6 at the ASU Police Department Headquarters in Tempe for the final day of a free, three-day course focused on teaching women self-defense. Jason Weber, the crime prevention programs manager, said the R.A.D. class, which stands for rape aggression defense, instructs participants on basic...
Mesa school board approves staff layoffs
A Career and Technical Education biomedical science teacher, a behavioral specialist and over a dozen instructional coaches are some of the 50 Mesa Public Schools employees who won’t be returning to work after the academic year ends. The Governing Board without comment voted 4-0-1 to approve the layoffs Feb....
The Cinnamon Rolls Arizona Locals Cannot Stop Craving In 2026
Arizona is home to some seriously incredible cinnamon rolls, and locals have strong opinions about where to find the best ones. My ideal weekend starts with a hot cup of coffee and a pastry so good I immediately start planning when I can have it again. I take the search...
Zipps Sports Grill hiring manager accused of identity theft takes plea deal
PHOENIX, Arizona — A Zipps Sports Grill hiring manager who was charged during the January HSI raids of the 14 locations across the Valley pleaded guilty to identity fraud in federal court today. Diego Gonzalez-Rosales, 36, was originally charged with knowingly hiring employees living in the country illegally,...

















