Public servant, Navajo legislator earns Outstanding Graduate distinction
PHOENIX — December 05, 2025 — Myron Tsosie, a member of the Navajo Nation from the small town of Chinle, Arizona, has been named the fall 2025 Outstanding Graduate for Arizona State University’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. He is graduating this fall with his Master of Science in organizational...
In First-of-Its-Kind Rescue, Drone Brings Phone, Blanket, Supplies to Stranded Hiker
When a male hiker was stranded on a mountain near Phoenix for 13 hours last week, he got help from a surprising source: a weight-bearing drone. In a first-of-its-kind mission for the area, the Phoenix Fire Department used a DJI drone to send supplies to the injured hiker on Camelback Mountain, keeping him safe until...
No More Warnings: Phoenix changes jaywalking policy as pedestrian deaths rise
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix is ranked fourth worst in the country for pedestrian fatalities, and despite efforts to make the streets safer, a new report shows the problem is only getting worse. City leaders are getting tougher on jaywalking, ending warnings and issuing immediate citations while investing millions...
Armed robber sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for holding up a Circle K...
PHOENIX — A man who robbed a Circle K in Mesa and threatened to stab an employee was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison, officials announced. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, 34-year-old Cameron Davis pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery for the incident. “No...
Study: Queen Creek ranked as nation’s 3rd-biggest boomtown
PHOENIX — Queen Creek was ranked the nation’s third-biggest boomtown in a recent study, which compared U.S. cities that experienced the most “positive economic activity” and “population growth” between 2015 and 2023. The findings from GOBankingRates revealed that Queen Creek saw its income per...
Police chase through Phoenix, Pinal County ends with arrest on reservation land
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One person is in custody after leading police on a chase that started in the Valley, crossed county lines and ended on reservation land. The chase began around 1 a.m. on Tuesday when Phoenix police officers tried to stop a car in the Maryvale neighborhood. The car sped away through Phoenix,...
Body of man found in Phoenix canal near 55th Avenue and Osborn Road
Just before 2 p.m. Monday, police were called to the canal near 55th Avenue and Osborn Road for reports of a possible body in the water.
Valley restaurant owner accused of harboring, employing undocumented immigrants
A federal investigation is underway into a Phoenix restaurant owner accused of harboring illegal immigrants and employing them in a “sophisticated operation” across the Valley.
California, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada Prepare for Widespread Rain as Powerful West Coast Storm...
WEST COAST — A powerful storm system is expected to light up radar across California, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada on Tuesday night, delivering widespread rain, mountain snow, and strong winds as it pushes inland from the Pacific. Forecasters say the approaching system will be highly visible on radar, with...
Phoenix bans volunteer medical aid in parks; given 90 days to review
A new ordinance approved last week makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to distribute harm-reduction kits in Phoenix parks. City leaders believe it will help keep parks safe and clean, but medical providers and advocates warn it could restrict access to critical healthcare and worsen the problem.
