Americans back criminal and homelessness reform: Poll
(The Center Square) – Americans support stricter criminal measures and homelessness reform, according to a new poll by The Cicero Institute. The overwhelming support for reforms transcends party and demographic lines, according to Stefani Buhajla, the Austin, Texas-based think tank’s senior director of...
Suspect arrested for Gilbert shooting that left 16-year-old boy in critical condition
PHOENIX — A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot while visiting his girlfriend at an East Valley home over the weekend, police said. The suspect, 21-year-old Rael Sanchez, was taken into custody on Sunday, a day after the shooting near Warner and Recker roads, according to the Gilbert Police...
Man dead after being hit by car in Phoenix
Phoenix police responded to the reported pedestrian crash at 7th Avenue and Fillmore Street around 1 a.m. on Wednesday.
Four men arrested in connection with separate home invasion robberies in Phoenix
During an investigation, detectives collected evidence that led them to believe the four suspects were involved in two home invasions.
Dozens of cars go up in flames at south Phoenix junkyard
Investigators are looking into how about 30 cars caught fire at a south Phoenix junkyard on Thursday evening. It happened near 23rd Avenue and Broadway Road. Dozens of firefighters responded, and the blaze was upgraded to a first alarm before crews got it under control.
Dozens of cars catch fire at south Phoenix junkyard
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A huge column of smoke was seen for miles in the south Phoenix area because of a car junkyard fire that broke out on Thursday evening. Dozens of firefighters were called out around 5 p.m. to a business near 23rd Avenue and Broadway Road. When they arrived, they found that about 30 cars were on...
Driver charged after SUV crashes into block wall in Mesa, killing passenger
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — An East Valley driver is charged after a violent wreck left his passenger dead in Mesa earlier this year. On Tuesday, Mesa police arrested Isaiah Torres, 22, after a grand jury indicted him for second-degree murder stemming from the deadly collision. Around 7:20 a.m. on...
Black Chamber of Arizona announces launch of Phoenix ‘impact center’ at Glendale event
The Black Chamber of Arizona announced a 5,400-square-foot hub for economic empowerment and business innovation will be built in Phoenix during an event in Glendale. The announcement came at the
The Massive Thrift Store In Arizona You’ll Want To Spend All Day Exploring
Ever had that moment when you stumble upon a place so unexpectedly magnificent that you want to text everyone you know immediately?. That’s the Goodwill on Alma School Road in Chandler – a thrifting paradise that transforms ordinary bargain hunting into an extraordinary adventure. Arizona has its share...
Why is a Mesa mall replacing its beloved double-decker carousel?
A popular metro Phoenix carousel is getting a big change. But it isn’t riding off into the sunset. After nearly 18 years in operation, the double-decker carousel at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa will be replaced with a single-level merry-go-round in spring 2026. Photos and videos shared online in...
