Overnight Gunfire Rocks Mesa Apartment Hub Near Longmore and Southern
Overnight gunfire rattled a Mesa apartment complex on Feb. 12, leaving one person shot and rushed to the hospital, according to police. The victim is expected to survive, authorities said. Officers responded to the complex near Longmore and Southern Avenue in the early hours of Thursday and kept the area...
Man arrested in connection to 2024 murder in Maryvale
More than a year after a man was found dead next to a dumpster in the Maryvale neighborhood of Phoenix, police have made an arrest in the case.
Supermarket shopper used paring knife he just bought to stab a stranger to death...
An Arizona man is headed to prison for using a paring knife that he had just bought from a Safeway grocery store to stab a stranger to death after they "exchanged words" as they "passed each other" outside, court documents say. Damian Mitchell, 48, was convicted and sentenced to 25...
Arizona Rescuers Found This Dog On The Street And Instantly Knew Her Story Was...
It’s not every day you spot a dog with pink fur wandering the streets, but that’s how Luna’s story began. She was roaming near White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Phoenix, Arizona, almost like she knew someone would soon see her. And Luna wasn’t just another stray....
Wildlife World Zoo welcomes baby pygmy hippo, asks visitors to help pick name
PHOENIX — Litchfield Park’s Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park (WWZ) announced Monday the arrival of a baby female pygmy hippo, an endangered species that is primarily from West Africa. The newest addition to the zoo doesn’t have a name yet, and the public has been asked...
This Tempe, Arizona Burger Icon Is A Must-Stop For Mesquite-Grilled Perfection
Ever had a burger that tastes like a campfire story? At this place every patty is a chapter. Legend has it (okay, the menu says) their mesquite grill is a family heirloom, charring patties with the same smoky magic that flavors Arizona’s backyard feasts. I’ll admit it: I rolled in there skeptical, thinking “mesquite”...
Tempe plans Valley’s first affordable housing fire station combo
City leaders recently approved the purchase of property at Baseline and Rural roads with the goal of creating an innovative, affordable housing development and fire station.
The Art of Downsizing for Seniors in North Phoenix
The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering & Simplifying Your Next Chapter. Thinking about downsizing or tackling serious decluttering in your North Phoenix home? Whether you’re a senior planning your next chapter or simply looking to simplify, downsizing can be one of the most freeing decisions you make. This guide walks...
Home security expert gives tips as Nancy Guthrie case highlights ability of camera systems
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Nancy Guthrie case has put a highlight on home security systems and particularly the difficulty in obtaining clear images and videos of suspects. The challenge of receiving images of the suspect in the Guthrie case has drawn attention to weaknesses in wireless, do-it-yourself security systems...
Person hurt, cats saved after San Tan Valley house fire; resident blames iPad
SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ (AZFamily) — One person is recovering and three cats were rescued following a house fire that was reportedly sparked by a tablet in Pinal County on Wednesday night. Just after 7 p.m., Rural Metro firefighters were called to a home in San Tan Valley’s Johnson...

















