Chandler to vote on extension of automated license plate readers this week
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Chandler City Council pressed Flock Safety representatives during a meeting Monday for details on data storage, access and privacy concerns as the city decides whether to extend its contract with the license plate reader company. The contract with Flock is worth up to $153,400. An...
Phoenix moves up in national ranking of best sports cities amid venue boom
With 14 professional sports venues within an hour’s drive, college facilities, not to mention one of the world’s largest amateur sports complexes, Phoenix has amassed a diverse hosting resume.
8 hikers treated after bee attack on Camelback Mountain, fire department says
PHOENIX — Eight hikers were treated by Phoenix fire crews after being attacked by a large swarm of bees on Camelback Mountain, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. On Monday morning, around 9:15 a.m., the Phoenix Fire Department received reports that multiple hikers had been stung by a swarm of bees near the base
Man critically injured after crash at Maryvale intersection
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A violent crash has left a man with critical injuries and led to the closure of a major intersection in the Maryvale area of Phoenix Tuesday morning. First responders were called to reports of the crash around 9 a.m. at 75th Avenue and Indian School Road. Two damaged vehicles could be seen as Arizo
Arizona fiery crash rescue: ‘If they hadn’t have done that, they wouldn’t be here...
A family of four and a family friend were involved in a serious two-car collision near Carefree Highway and 12th Street. Passerby Casey Reinke alongside four other bystanders, flipped the family's burning truck to rescue the passengers before the flames engulfed the entire vehicle. Two victims remain in critical condit
The 1982 unsolved disappearance of Mindi Chambers in Tempe, Arizona
There are 206 missing children in Arizona listed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) as of today. The missing children span from 1958 through 2026.
Terrible’s gas stations are coming to the Valley
Terrible's is bringing its gas stations, convenience stores and unforgettable name to the Valley. The big picture: Terrible's — known for decades as Terrible Herbst until a recent name change — is a southern Nevada institution that's spread throughout the West. The "deliberately different" chain is known for...
Police official in Arizona is fired after trying to stoke violence at anti-ICE rally
A Phoenix-area police official was fired last week after videos showed him appearing intent on stoking violence while off duty at a high school rally against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The story of Dusten Mullen, who had served as a sergeant for the Chandler Police Department, pairs well with...
Phoenix smokehouse named the nation’s best barbecue
To taste the best barbecue in the country, Phoenix diners don’t need to plan a trip to central Texas or Memphis, according to Yelp. They just need to head to Little Miss BBQ. The online review site released its list of 100 BBQ Restaurants in the U.S. on Monday....
4 arrested in drive-by shooting at Scottsdale short-term rental
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Four men have been arrested in connection to a reported drive-by shooting at a Scottsdale short-term rental earlier this year. Scottsdale police say the following suspects were taken into custody:. Gabriel Chiruza Lunyerere, 21. Kywan Jones, 24. Jamir Smith, 22. Michel “Ray” Kasereka, 20...

















