Off-duty Phoenix officer at protest said he planned to let teens assault him so...
PHOENIX — An off-duty officer who is now on leave pending an investigation said he wanted kids at a protest to assault him so they would go to jail. Bodycam footage of the exchange between the off-duty officer, Dusten Mullen, and an officer working the protest has been released by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
Chandler police officers to be honored for saving girl during standoff
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Two Chandler police officers are set to be recognized this weekend for risking their lives to save a 7-year-old girl during a domestic violence standoff in January. Officers Rupert Snedigar and Dallin Bacon responded to a domestic violence call where the child’s father was threatening...
ASU’s ‘The Beam’ launches first investigation on 3D weapons
A new investigation found the growth of 3D-printed weapons is an unexpected threat to schools and law enforcement. The investigation was led by The Beam, a brand new multimedia, accountability news initiative based at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
MPS teacher attends conference on the Revolution
Mesa Public Schools teacher Juanita Hernandez was a Teacher Scholarship recipient at the 13th annual Premier Conference on the American Revolution in Virginia. The conference drew over 150 Revolutionary War enthusiasts, historians and history professors. Bruce and Lynne Venter of Virginia produce the conference through their tour and conference company,...
5 golden retrievers found wandering around Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler Fire Department is seeking help in locating the home of five golden retrievers recently found wandering around the city. On Friday morning, a concerned resident found the pack of dogs near Alma School and Ray roads and brought them to a local fire station. Videos and photos posted by the fire department show the excited dogs happy to be around...
ASU’s Dillingham Made Right Call With Dramatic Quarterback Change
The Sun Devils are moving beyond drama that came about in 2025 - and are better off due to it.
Family identifies ‘John Doe’ who was hospitalized for months in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Family has now named a man who spent months at a Valley hospital, unidentified, after photos were released to the public. They identified him as Fernando Hernandez Martinez, 20. Since January, he has been recovering at a Phoenix hospital without any loved ones by his side. That's now changed.
Why This HIDDEN GEM Serves Most AUTHENTIC Pizza in Gilbert, Arizona
Open Tue-Thu 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Sat-Sun 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM. Locals in Gilbert, Arizona, talk about Sal’s Gilbert Pizza the way you talk about your favorite cozy spot, easy, fond, a little bit obsessed. They love the New York–style slices, the hearty Sicilian squares, and...
3 dead, 4 hospitalized after passenger van with 12 occupants crashes in Arizona
PHOENIX – A passenger van crashed in southeastern Arizona on Thursday night, leaving three people dead and four hospitalized, authorities said. The van was carrying 12 people when it crashed just after 9:05 p.m. on southbound US 191 in Pearce, about 85 miles east of Tucson in Cochise County, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Chandler woman honored for helping homeless women veterans
Major Jas Booth's nonprofit, "Final Salute Inc.," has provided housing to more than 8,000 women veterans across 30 states, including Arizona.

















