Phoenix homelessness shift: Over half of unhoused population now in shelters
Data reveals a major shift in homelessness across Maricopa County, with more than 50% of the unhoused population in Phoenix now living in shelters for the first time. Officials are actively managing 10 different projects dedicated to sheltering individuals as part of a long-term strategy to significantly reduce homeles
Tempe still recovering 7 months after powerful microburst ripped roofs off buildings
TEMPE, Ariz. — The City of Tempe is still rebuilding now seven months after a powerful microburst packed its punch on the city. Oct. 13 is now etched in Tempe history as the day this detrimental storm reeked havoc across the city. "I remember that day very well," Assistant...
Deliberations to begin in robbery case with connection to high-profile murder
PHOENIX — Deliberations will begin on Wednesday in an armed robbery trial with a connection to a high-profile murder case. Cudjoe Young is accused of an armed robbery and another attempted armed robbery, both in 2020. One of those victims was Mercedes Vega. Years later, Vega was found murdered...
Trader Joe’s to open soon at Desert Ridge Marketplace, be 1st store in north...
The wait for north Phoenix’s first Trader Joe’s is nearly over, with the grocery store set to open at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Vestar, the shopping center’s developer, announced Tuesday that the chain known for its novelty foods will become the state’s 22nd Trader Joe’s location.
Maricopa County trying to help tenants avoid getting evicted
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — Maricopa County is launching a pilot program intended to help tenants avoid getting evicted. The new eviction diversion initiative will target Phoenix zip codes with the highest number of eviction filings and attempt to identify residents at risk of being evicted. County officials said the...
Brenda Rivera Estrada indicted after daughter dies in crash
Brenda Rivera Estrada is accused of manslaughter for a Phoenix rollover crash that killed her daughter, prosecutors say.
Falcon Field Airport introduces landing fees, flight schools sue city
Two flight schools are suing the city of Mesa, Arizona, over the planned landing fee program at the Falcon Field Airport (FFZ). Mesa’s city council approved a landing fee program on March 23. Fixed-wing aircraft based at the airport with a maximum landing weight (MLO) less than 6,000 lbs. will be charged $3.40 per 1,00
WATCH: Asian-owned business celebrates 50 years in Tempe
Little Szechuan started out as the Szechuan Inn in 1976. Five decades later, its food, small business atmosphere and owners still bring the community together.
Woman arrested after around 500K fentanyl pills found in furniture boxes
A 62-year-old woman was arrested after law enforcement found around 500,000 fentanyl pills inside furniture boxes during a traffic stop.
Family remains hospitalized after fiery crash
PHOENIX — A fiery crash near 7th Street and Carefree Highway more than a week ago sent at least six people to the hospital and burned two vehicles. Authorities say no one was killed, but several victims remain hospitalized with serious injuries. At least four of the victims from...

















