Arizona police recover $400K in stolen cargo during stops 20 minutes apart
A stolen-load alert in northern Arizona led investigators to roughly $400,000 in recovered cargo across two interstates. Detective Curtis Peery of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received notice that a stolen shipment was traveling through the region. He began searching Interstate 40 and located the suspected trai
Local Governments Are Cutting Ties With Flock Safety After Discovering That Their Own Security...
The promise of "safety" is no longer enough to justify the potential for unchecked, widespread surveillance.
New commanding Major General takes charge at Army Aviation Center of Excellence
Major General Phillip Cain Baker said he looks forward to leading the Center of Excellence in its mission to produce proficient Army aviators.
Study: Wildfire smoke may trigger ‘alarming’ brain inflammation, raising disease risks
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — New research from Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix suggests wildfire smoke may do more than irritate your eyes and lungs. It may also trigger harmful inflammation in the brain that could raise the risk for neurodegenerative diseases over time. In a study published in the journal...
Heat deaths in metro Phoenix are going up faster than last summer. Temps continue...
Summer in metro Phoenix is proving to be, yet again, one of the hottest on record. On Wednesday, the mercury tied the record when it hit 117 degrees at Sky Harbor International Airport. And last week, Maricopa County officials announced that there have been 113 heat-related deaths confirmed so far...
Police investigating officer-involved shooting at Chandler intersection
CHANDLER, Ariz. - Chandler Police say they are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on the afternoon of Aug. 27. Per a brief statement, the shooting happened in the area of Dobson and Warner roads. Officers were sent to the scene following reports of a person waving a gun in the area.
This Arizona Cafe Serves Navajo Tacos So Big You’ll Need Two Hands To Hold...
Some plates are so loaded they barely fit on the table, and that is exactly the kind of meal waiting at a modest counter-service spot in central Phoenix. Tucked away with a small dining room and a covered courtyard out back, this place has earned national attention and a loyal crowd that lines up out the door during pe
Loop 101, Loop 202 closures among major weekend freeway restrictions in metro Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers may see some delays on metro Phoenix freeways this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) continues work on multiple projects. In the northwest Valley, the westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will be closed between 51st and 75th avenues from 10 p.m. Friday...
Heavy Police Presence Swarms South Phoenix Intersection Tied to Bloody Past
A heavy law enforcement presence has taken over the intersection of 27th Avenue and Baseline Road in South Phoenix, with police on scene but offering no explanation yet for what triggered the response. Neighbors described a large number of officers gathered in the area as the situation continued to unfold.
Desert Fall Festival returning with new offerings in Surprise
A roller rink, line dancing, live music, axe throwing and specialty seasonal cocktails are new additions to the lineup for the Desert Fall Festival, which is set to return, Sept. 25-Nov. 1, at 14470 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise. Early-bird tickets are available through Aug. 30 for the festival,...
