Motorcyclist dead, driver hospitalized after crash in West Valley
PHOENIX — A motorcyclist is dead and another driver is in the hospital after a crash in the West Valley on Saturday morning, authorities said. According to the Surprise Police Department, the collision was between a motorcycle and SUV and occurred before 11:28 a.m. It closed westbound Bell Road...
Dog Arrives At Arizona Shelter In Heartbreaking Condition But Refuses To Give Up
A dog’s life revolves around the person they trust most, returning constant loyalty and love without hesitation. The dogs who truly thrive are the ones tucked into safe homes, surrounded by people who care for them deeply. Sadly, that kind of life is becoming rare. Too many dogs are...
Commercial building fire prompts defensive operation in north Phoenix
Phoenix firefighters were called out early Saturday morning after flames and heavy smoke were reported coming from a commercial building near 7th Avenue and Deer Valley Drive.
Speed limit raised by 10 mph for East Valley freeway
MESA, Ariz. — Motorists traveling along a freeway in the far East Valley will now be able to drive a little bit faster. The Arizona Department of Transportation recently announced the agency was raising the speed limit along Arizona State Route 24 from 45 mph to 55 mph. New signage reflecting the speed change has...
Superstition Harley-Davidson celebrates a decade of giving with the 10th Annual Trolls Teddy Bear...
The final numbers are in, and the 10th Annual Trolls Teddy Bear Run proved once again that the motorcycle community shows up when it matters most. This year, 150 riders came together with one
Gilbert police deny claims of crime data cover-up
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Gilbert police are defending their crime reporting practices after a former town council member accused the department of covering up crime data to make the community appear safer. Former Councilman Bill Spence claims he was told in July that 10 years ago, the police chief...
‘He’s a legend:’ Customers mourn Scottsdale convenience store owner killed in freak drive-thru accident
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The lights are off at the Milk Depot, and the parking lot sits empty — an unusual sight for the south Scottsdale convenience store that has buzzed with activity for more than 40 years. Dennis "Denny" Thornton, 80, the store's longtime owner, was closing up...
Man accused of killing girlfriend in Phoenix, fleeing to southern Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is accused of murdering his girlfriend outside of a Phoenix home and then fleeing to the southern part of the state this week. Police say Victor Giron, 21, was arrested in connection with the death of Katherine Cervantez, 39. Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Mesa bank manager convicted of stealing $655,000 from vault, ATMs at her branch
PHOENIX – A Mesa woman was found guilty last week of stealing $655,000 from the bank branch she managed, authorities announced. Brooke McDonough, 35, stole the cash from her bank’s vault and ATMs between June 2021 and February 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. She managed the...
Habitat for Humanity helps Southside families land their first homes
With Christmas just days away, five Southside families in Tucson received what many describe as the ultimate holiday gift: the keys to their first homes.

















