Valley author’s newest rom-com set to hit shelves, ready for reading poolside
Neely Tubati Alexander's third novel, publishing May 20, is an ode to reality TV lovers everywhere.
DPS explains how new Turquoise Alert will work in Arizona
With the new Turquoise Alert for missing indigenous peoples slated to activate in Arizona, advocates for the issue are celebrating the potential.
Amici Pizza to Replace Duck Donuts in Queen Creek
Amici Pizza, a beloved pizza concept that lives on the southwest corner of Dobson and Guadalupe, is getting ready to open a new location in Queen Creek at 22480 E Ocotillo Road, Unit C101. The restaurant, owned and operated by Vinny Pante and Kateri Cusumano, is set to move into...
Mesa High School student barred from wearing military stole at graduation
MESA, AZ (AZFamily)— A graduation controversy is unfolding at Arizona’s largest school district, Mesa Public Schools. School leaders won’t allow a senior at Mesa High School who is enlisted in the National Guard to wear a military stole at graduation on Thursday. Daniela Rascon-Rivas earned the stole...
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Heating up across Arizona this week
PHOENIX — Winds are dying down across Arizona tonight and they'll stay relatively light throughout the day tomorrow. As high pressure builds in, temperatures will continue to heat up. Phoenix will be back in the triple digits by Wednesday, putting us several degrees above normal for this time of...
Fatal road rage case produces a legal first
On the afternoon of Nov. 13, 2021, two men were involved in a road rage incident in Chandler. One was killed and the other was convicted of manslaughter. What makes the case a first of its kind in U.S. history is that the victim’s voice was recreated by artificial intelligence for a victim impact statement at the...
La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter in Mesa Converts to Affordable Housing Amid Funding Shortages
The landscape of emergency housing in Mesa is undergoing a change, as La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter, an establishment with a three-decade legacy, will no longer serve in its long-standing role. The 16-unit facility, managed by the nonprofit A New Leaf, has been a sanctuary for families facing the harsh realities...
Man killed in shooting in Gilbert neighborhood
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — One man is dead after a shooting broke out in a neighborhood Monday afternoon that police are calling an “isolated incident.”. Details are extremely limited, but authorities responded to a home on Ironhorse Road, north of Queen Creek and Recker roads, around 4:30 p.m.
Influencer Emilie Kiser’s 3-Year-Old Son Dies After Discovered Unconscious in Pool
Influencer Emilie Kiser’s 3-year-old son, Trigg, has died. Us Weekly confirmed via the Chandler, Arizona, Police Department on Sunday, May 18, that the child passed away "earlier this afternoon." He was pulled out of a backyard pool on the evening of Monday, May 12. The statement to Us continued, "The investigation...
Arizona man assaulted by multiple armed suspects, police say
PHOENIX — A man was injured after being assaulted by multiple armed suspects, Phoenix police said. Phoenix police responded to the area of 30th Avenue and Thunderbird Road for a fight with gunshots being fired. When officers got to the area, they found a man with injuries. Police said...