Father sentenced for East Valley attack on Arizona child safety caseworker
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for attacking an Arizona Department of Child Safety caseworker in Mesa Deandre Johnson met the victim in November 2024 in the lobby
Suspect on the run after late-night robbery at Tempe fast food restaurant
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Tempe police is on the lookout for a person suspected of committing an armed robbery at a popular fast food restaurant Saturday night. Details are extremely limited, but authorities confirmed it happened at the Wendy’s near Rural and Baseline roads. Arizona’s Family is working to...
‘Manipulative and charismatic’ killer known for ‘befriending others’ arrested for 67-year-old’s death inside townhome...
A "manipulative" and "charismatic" homeless man in Arizona known for "befriending others" has been arrested for allegedly killing a 67-year-old man inside his Scottsdale townhome, cops say. The post 'Manipulative and charismatic' killer known for 'befriending others' arrested for 67-year-old's death inside townhome...
Suspect at large after shooting in Chandler parking lot
Police responded to an apartment complex near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road for reports of a serious accident. When they arrived just after 8:30 p.m., officers found a man with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died. The victim has not been identified. |
Scottsdale night market vendors express uneasiness about economy, tariffs
Building a business from scratch is one thing, but riding economic waves is another. Folks like Maria Underwood say prices and expenses have gone up, slowing down her growth.
Tempe fires economic development director accused of funneling funds to his businesses
The city of Tempe has confirmed the termination of economic development director Michael DiDomenico. His firing comes over allegations that he funneled city funds to his own businesses. The Arizona Republic reported that an internal audit of DiDomenico found he diverted $8,000 of these funds to his cleaning company...
Mexican man dies in ICE custody at Arizona detention center
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mexican citizen has died while in ICE custody at an Arizona immigration detention facility. Lorenzo Antonio Batrez Vargas, 32, died the morning of Aug. 31 at the Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa. Right now, it is unclear how he died as the investigation remains ongoing.
Event helps Arizonans clear juvenile records, pave way for better opportunities
PHOENIX — Having a juvenile record can have a lifelong impact, which is why the Judicial Branch of Arizona and community partners are doing something to help people clear those records and restore their civil rights, like 18-year-old Brianna Mccomas. “I was 16 going on 17, it was an...
Two children seriously injured in crash on US 60
A crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV on eastbound US 60 near milepost 129 left two children seriously injured.
Shoplifting suspects in Scottsdale attempt escape in Waymo
Police arrested two alleged shoplifters near Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale who tried to escape in a self-driving Waymo.
