Woman accused of stabbing mother 18 times in Scottsdale identified
Police say 24-year-old Ashland Crank stabbed her mom 18 times at an apartment complex near 68th Street and McDowell after they had gotten into a fight on Monday.
3 Arizona employers announce mass layoffs in January 2026
A small number of Arizona employers filed notices in January about planned layoffs, totaling about 260 jobs expected to be cut across the state to kick off 2026. Five companies filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification alerts, known as WARN notices, during the month. No company planned more than 100 job...
Phoenix’s overdose crisis is careening in the wrong direction
As much as anyone in Arizona, 40-year-old Rachel Combs has suffered the cruelty of America’s opioid crisis. Tragedy first struck the Kingman resident’s family in 2013, when her brother died of a drug overdose at 25 years old. She said her mother, Renee Brunhofer, battled chronic pain and fibromyalgia and started...
Higley Unified School District takes middle road in job reductions
The Higley Unified Governing Board voted 4-1 Jan. 27 to move forward with $3.5 million in staff reductions for the next school year as it grapples with a projected $7.8 million budget deficit. To achieve the $3.5 million reduction, 37 teacher and teacher-support positions and 8.5 non-teaching positions will be...
Two Teens Arrested for Alleged Scottsdale Home Invasion Disguised as Delivery Workers
Authorities Arrest Teens in Scottsdale Home Invasion Disguised as Delivery Personnel I still can’t get over how brazen this incident […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
North Phoenix Husband In Alleged Murder-Suicide Bid Critically Wounded
A quiet yesterday afternoon yesterday in north Phoenix turned chaotic when a woman told police her husband had opened fire on her, leaving him hospitalized in critical condition and triggering a major law-enforcement response near 19th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. What Police Say Happened. Phoenix officers responded...
Gunfire By Avondale School Leaves Teen Critical, Triggers Lockdown
A 16-year-old boy was shot Monday afternoon near 116th Lane and W. Encanto Boulevard in Avondale and rushed to a hospital in critical condition after an exchange of gunfire, according to police. The shooter took off in a vehicle before officers arrived, leaving the teen badly wounded just steps from Canyon Breeze...
Librarian files claim against Mesa over peanut-sniffing dog ban
A city librarian wants $4,000 in damages from Mesa after her peanut-sniffing dog was banned from her job at the Dobson Ranch Branch. Attorney Joshua Black, who filed the claim on behalf of Joni Scofield, did not respond to questions. The claim says Scofield has worked for Mesa Public Library...
12 Iconic Arizona Drive-In Burgers That Still Hit The Spot
There’s something magical about pulling up to a classic drive-in, rolling down your window, and ordering a burger that’s been made the same way for decades. Arizona has kept this nostalgic tradition alive, and I’ve made it my mission to track down the best spots where you can still enjoy that perfect combination of...
Woman sentenced to jail months after deadly motorcycle crash in Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Gilbert police say the woman who hit and killed a motorcyclist late last year has pleaded guilty and is now serving jail time. Records showed 33-year-old Brandi Colangelo was booked into the Maricopa County jail on Monday for her 15-day sentence. Police said she pleaded...

















