Police investigating deadly shooting in southwest Phoenix
PHOENIX – An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a shooting in southwest Phoenix on Thursday night, authorities said. Officers responded to a call about shots fired in the area of 41st Avenue and Buckeye Road around 11 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. They...
Man dies in collision with vehicle in north Phoenix
Phoenix Police detectives are investigating a north valley collision that left an 84-year-old man dead Thursday night according to a release.
Melinda’s Alley in Phoenix said to be haunted by murdered woman
The alleyway next to the Renaissance Hotel, known as Melinda's Alley, features a large mural of Melinda Curtis, who supposedly haunts the area.
Town Manager Patrick Banger to Depart Gilbert in January 2026; Transition Plan Announced for...
The Town of Gilbert has announced that Town Manager Patrick Banger will leave his position to become the City Manager for Glendale. Banger’s last day in Gilbert will be January 2, 2026. He has served as Town Manager since 2011, overseeing a period of growth and change for the community.
Mesa officer hurt, suspect dead after short standoff
An officer was injured and a suspect has died after a trespassing call led to a police shooting in Mesa early Wednesday morning.
Chandler may be home to state’s first Indian food drive-thru
Rahul Sahota said he was at a crossroads when he came up with an idea that he hopes will spread nationally. He chose Chandler to be the place to start his big dream. “My parents thought ‘our son is going to go on to become a software engineer, because that was their dream,” Sahota said. “I was going to college for...
Phoenix neighbors turn trick-or-treat night into community food drive
A group of Phoenix neighbors near 19th Avenue and Thomas Road is turning their Halloween trick-or-treating into a food drive, handing out canned goods and other shelf-stable food alongside candy to help families in need. The community effort was inspired by their own experiences with food insecurity and comes at...
Mesa liquidation grocery store helps shoppers stretch budgets
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Jane Shuder’s grocery budget has to stretch, so the retired speech therapist has a shopping strategy. “On Wednesdays, often there’s discounted items in grocery stores like Frys,” she said. “Safeway might have them as well. I make lists and I decide my approach of driving where and what else on...
‘People are struggling’: Phoenix food banks see increase in need as EBT cards could...
PHOENIX — Long lines formed at St. Mary’s Food Bank on Thursday as people waited 45 minutes to an hour for a box of food. The nonprofit warns the situation could worsen when federal SNAP benefits stop being loaded onto EBT cards Saturday, Nov. 1. “We don’t have...
Loop 202 reopens after serious crash in Mesa
DPS said the crash involved two vehicles but did not provide information on injuries. Gibby Parra looks live at the freeway as it reopens.
