Falcon Field flights up 76,000 in 2024; Mesa residents demand noise limits
MESA (AZFamily) — Mesa residents are demanding action from city officials and the FAA after Falcon Field recorded 76,000 more flights in 2024 than in 2023, with neighbors citing increased noise and organizing petition drives. Mesa resident Lorijane Hoover said spending time in her backyard has become unbearable...
Maricopa County attorney expresses concern about Tempe Tavern
Rachel Mitchell said Wednesday the underage drinking allegations against Tempe Tavern are "a huge concern" and she is ready to review any cases against the popular East Valley bar. Stephanie Duprey reports.
Phoenix mother pleads for return of stolen car with kids’ Christmas presents in trunk
PHOENIX — A Phoenix single mother is asking for help after someone stole her car from her driveway with her children's Christmas presents inside, leaving her family without transportation. Elizabeth Vasquez, 30, discovered her 2016 Hyundai Sonata missing on the morning of Dec. 12 when she asked her 15-year-old...
Phoenix’s I-17 Reopens After Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision; Investigation Underway
The stretch of I-17 southbound in Phoenix, which had been shuttered following a multi-car calamity on Tuesday afternoon, reopened several hours later, marking a grim day on the road as authorities dealt with the aftermath of the incident. FOX 10 Phoenix reports that the accident, occurring just before 12:30 p.m....
Meet Coco: MCAO’s newest K-9 victim advocate for emotional support
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office welcomed K-9 Coco who will provide emotional support for victims during court hearings or trials. "Today, we introduced our newest (and possibly most popular) employee: a four-year-old golden retriever named Coco!" MCAO said on Dec. 17. The office says supporting...
Superstition Springs Center will replace its double-decker carousel
After rumors circulated online about the closure of the double-decker carousel, ABC15 reached out to mall representatives to verify if the post claiming a permanent shutdown.
Should Arizona rethink tax incentives for data centers?
Gov. Katie Hobbs suggests state lawmakers take another look at Arizona's tax incentives for data center projects to find “the right balance.”
Arizona AG seeks death warrant for inmate in 2002 gasoline attack
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking a death warrant for Leroy McGill, with a proposed execution date in March 2026. McGill was convicted of murder and attempted murder for a 2002 attack in which he doused Charles Perez and Nova Banta with gasoline and set them on fire in a north Phoenix apartment.
Bank manager found guilty of embezzling $655,000 from Mesa branch
MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa woman has been found guilty of embezzling funds from a bank she managed in the East Valley. Brooke McDonough, 35, was convicted of multiple offenses following a two-week trial that ended this month in federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona.
Gas prices in Arizona drops ahead of Christmas
PHOENIX - As we head into the holidays, gas prices are dropping, offering a bit of a Christmas surprise and helping with affordability issues. According to GasBuddy, at least three Valley stations are selling gas for under $2.70 a gallon. At one gas station in Central Phoenix, shoppers can find...
