Powerball ticket bought in Scottsdale worth $1 million
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Powerball ticket purchased in the Valley is now worth $1 million after Wednesday's drawing. The Arizona Lottery said the lucky ticket was purchased at the Circle K located near Rio Verde Drive and Dynamite Boulevard in Scottsdale. The winning numbers on April 29 were 3,...
Single mother of 11 overcomes hearing loss, earns master’s degree
PHOENIX — Heather Porter, a single mother of 11, crossed the graduation stage at Grand Canyon University, celebrating a milestone shaped by years of setbacks and determination. “I questioned the whole time… there’s been lots of tears throughout this program,” Porter said. The Arizona mother earned...
Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway in Mesa closes after crash
PHOENIX – The westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway closed in Mesa on Thursday after a crash, authorities said. The closure went into effect around 5:45 p.m. due to a crash near Gilbert Road. There is no estimated reopening time. The eastbound lanes were unaffected. Drivers were told to...
Chandler couple’s horse ‘So Happy’ chases history at the Kentucky Derby
Ana and Hans Maron have attended the Kentucky Derby for years as fans, but this year they are heading to Churchill Downs as the owners of a competing horse named So Happy.
Closing arguments begin for Phoenix celebrity chef convicted of killing his wife, children
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday morning in the penalty phase for a Valley celebrity chef convicted of killing his wife and two children. A jury will decide if the former popular vegan chef, Anthony Milan Ross, should be sentenced to death or stay behind bars for the rest of his life.
HonorHealth completes $170 million expansion at Deer Valley Medical Center
HonorHealth, a Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system, is nearing completion of a transformative renovation and expansion at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center – marking a major milestone in expanding access to high-quality care for the rapidly growing north Phoenix community. LOCAL NEWS: Here’s how HonorHealth is revolutionizing patient care.
Vietnam veteran returns to Phoenix after dying during Honor Flight trip
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It was an emotional morning at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Thursday as loved ones welcomed a Vietnam War veteran back home to his final resting place after a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the nation’s capital. Staff Sgt. Bill Tafoya departed Tuesday, April 21, flying from Sky...
Police shoot woman who pulled gun at AZ substation
A woman is in the hospital, after officials say she entered a Scottsdale police substation lobby with a gun, and was later shot by officers. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more.
Mesa airport warns ICE facility’s landlord that overcrowding may violate its lease
The Mesa airport that houses a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporary holding facility warned the building’s owner that the overcrowding witnessed by members of Congress and documented by the Arizona Mirror could violate the building’s lease. “Any occupancy beyond the approved capacity of the facility may be in violation of City of Mesa Fire […]
Armed woman shot by officer inside Scottsdale PD substation, police say
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman is hospitalized after she allegedly pointed a gun at police staffers before being shot at a Scottsdale PD substation Thursday morning. Just before 10 a.m., authorities reported a shooting at the Scottsdale Police McKellips Station near McKellips and Miller roads. Police received reports...
