Hiker taken to trauma center after falling cactus strikes head
Every once in a while, a hiking incident will pose a ‘new fear unlocked’ scenario – and that’s exactly the case with a recent situation out of Arizona. According to a report from local news source FOX 10 Phoenix, a woman who was hiking in the Scottsdale area was taken to a trauma center after […]
Man sentenced for killing homeless man, injuring 3 in Phoenix hammer attacks
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for attacking four homeless people in Phoenix last year with a hammer as they slept, killing one of them, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Prosecutors say Mahrion Alexio Mendonca, 28, beat the four homeless...
Arizona flood watch: Crews prepare as incoming storms bring hail and rain risk
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. - The National Weather Service has issued flood watches across much of the state starting Wednesday. Even before a single drop hits the ground, crews are already out preparing for what is to come. What they're saying:. Frank Duarte, with Pinal County Public Works, said, "We’re ready....
Phoenix Rodeo Fest Returns With Free Street Festival
The Hondo Rodeo Fest, presented by Valley Chevrolet, is returning to its Phoenix home base for a third consecutive year and going bigger than ever with its largest free Street Fest yet, sponsored by The Stillery, at Chase Field Nov. 13 to 15. The Hondo Rodeo Fest launched in Phoenix in 2024, and following a sellout event in 2025, will return this November with an expanded Street Fest for its nightly rodeo competition and concerts.
‘Iconic’ Phoenix Chinese restaurant to close after more than 80 years
New Garden Chinese Food has been serving up staple dishes for eight decades along S. Central Ave but could close in just a week.
Large law enforcement situation closes major road in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — An hours-long law enforcement situation has closed a major Mesa road Tuesday morning. Just after 5 a.m., Mesa officers attempted to pull over a driver near the Loop 202 Red Mountain and Country Club Drive. The driver stopped on a side street just north of the freeway.
Arizona Lottery tickets worth up to $250K sold as Powerball hits $607M
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Some lucky Arizona lottery players won up to $250,000 during the past week as the Powerball jackpot has climbed to $607 million. Scratchers games had the biggest payouts. Somebody won $250,000 after buying the Perfect Gift scratcher at Pyramid Smoke Shop & Mini Market on Apache Trail near Ironwood Drive in Apache Junction.
Arizona man allegedly went berserk after neighbors declined his offer of cocaine: ‘Offensive to...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (TCN) -- A 49-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly firing multiple rounds at an apartment complex when he got angry that his neighbors would not do cocaine with him. According to court documents obtained by KSAZ, on Oct. 15 at about 10:45 a.m., police were dispatched to...
What to know about the fight over a $12.8M Arizona Lottery ticket
Yet another person has come forward to press a claim to a disputed $12.8 million Arizona Lottery ticket. Why it matters: We can think of about 12.8 million reasons. The Arizona Lottery, which is a party to the suit, previously told the Phoenix New Times that "this is a unique situation and we are not aware of any prior litigation of this sort."
East Valley battleground: Latter-day Saints at the center of Arizona’s contentious race for governor
Andy Biggs and John Giles represent opposite reactions to the Republican Party of Donald Trump.

















