Officials seize 7,000 pounds of potentially unsafe meat from Valley street vendors
PHOENIX – Valley officials are cracking down on certain street vendors after receiving dozens of reports of illnesses linked to a type of taco meat. The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD), which oversees restaurant inspections in metro Phoenix, said Monday it completed 55 food seizures while...
Arizona’s largest hospital network won’t prescribe COVID shots until Kennedy-aligned panel weighs in
PHOENIX — Arizona's largest hospital network is caught up in the confusion over COVID-19 shots. A 72-year-old cancer survivor who contacted her primary care doctor at Banner Health was denied a prescription. “I've always been able to go get it without a problem. And, you know, easy peasy,” Cathy...
Criminal history uncovered about suspects in Ben Anderson’s murder, including another killing
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona’s Family has uncovered new details about the two men facing charges in the high-profile murder of Benjamin Anderson. Anderson’s New Year’s Eve killing remained an unsolved cold case for four years, and now we know more about the suspects’ criminal records.
Phoenix sees increase in mountain rescues this summer
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — New data shows an increase in mountain rescues in Phoenix this summer. There were 47 rescue incidents during June, July and August, compared to 39 in the same time period each of the last two years and 58 in 2022. What’s behind the increase? There’s unfortunately...
Pilot in Crash That Killed Amelia Palmer Had Prior Accidents
Court records show the pilot, Earl Palmer, in the crash that killed Amelia Palmer had been involved in two earlier aircraft accidents before the Labor Day tragedy.
Fire breaks out overnight at Downtown Tempe high rise
Firefighters responded to a small debris fire on a balcony of a Downtown Tempe high rise near Mill Avenue and University Drive at around 1:45 a.m. on Sept. 8.
Man electrocuted to death on Tempe roof
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The man electrocuted while working on a rooftop in Tempe on Monday morning has died from his injuries. Just after 11 a.m., Tempe Fire crews responded to a commercial building near McClintock Drive and University Drive for an elevated rescue after an HVAC worker who was servicing a unit was...
‘Charismatic’ man’s DNA found in the townhome where church worker was found beaten to...
An Arizona man who dedicated himself to helping others allegedly died at the hands of someone who took advantage of his goodwill. The post 'Charismatic' man's DNA found in the townhome where church worker was found beaten to death in blood-splattered scene: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
Youth bike crashes in Gilbert spur call for stricter e-bike regulations
GILBERT, Ariz. — The Town of Gilbert could soon see new regulations surrounding e-bike and motorbike use. The council is considering different ways to improve bike safety in the community, as more young riders hit the streets. The Gilbert Town Council recently held a special study session surrounding bike...
Phoenix Man Raises Concerns Over U.S. Census Survey Asking for Children’s Personal Information: ‘They’re...
Getting mail from the government is usually routine, but one Phoenix man said a recent letter left him alarmed. In a TikTok video, he explained that he received a U.S. Census survey asking detailed questions about children, and he felt that many of the questions went beyond health and into personal information that...
