Video from E-Scooter Ride Shows Homelessness Along Bethany Home Road and I-17 in Phoenix
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. A video recorded during an e-scooter ride along Bethany Home Road and the I-17 corridor in Phoenix shows the presence of homelessness in these neighborhoods. The video provides observations of daily life and interactions in the area. It highlights some...
Gov. Katie Hobbs to host ‘Arizona First’ rally in Tucson this weekend
Gov. Katie Hobbs is set to visit Tucson this weekend as part of a two-city “Arizona First” tour, with rallies planned in both Tucson and Phoenix.
The Arizona Festivals Locals Say No Longer Feel Local
Arizona’s festivals have long been a celebration of local culture and community spirit. However, in recent years, many of these events have expanded beyond their local roots, drawing tourists from around the world. While this growth has brought increased visibility and economic benefits, it has also changed the...
First Time Dad-to-Be Killed During Bar Fight: ‘Wanted to Be the Best Father Ever’
An Arizona family is grieving the loss of Thomas John (TJ) Pizzitola, a 29-year-old man who was killed during a violent altercation outside a Scottsdale bar earlier this month According to the Scottsdale Police Department, the incident occurred on Oct. 11 when Pizzitola, who was with two friends, was struck in the...
Gilbert residents say data shows hiked up water rates don’t add up
GILBERT (AZFamily) — Gilbert councilmembers took a stance Tuesday night in the ongoing battle over skyrocketing water bills. Three members called for a full review of the town’s water rates, while customers continued to question whether the rate increases added up on paper. Arizona’s Family reporter Austin Walker...
Suspect in Preston Lord case faces new Gilbert arrest in unrelated court matter
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — The 19-year-old accused in the murder case of East Valley teen Preston Lord was arrested in September on violating a court order related to a separate case, Arizona’s Family has learned. According to Gilbert police, officers took two reports on Sept. 5 over in-person...
Phoenix Taco Bus Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison After Raid
The owner of Phoenix’s most distinctive taco truck was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison on Tuesday for a firearms charge and employing undocumented unauthorized immigrants at his businesses, which include a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The judge sentenced Blademir Angulo Audeves to two months more than the...
Mesa officer injured in police shooting near Gateway Airport
A Mesa officer was injured during a shooting early on Oct. 29 near Sossaman and Ray roads, police officials said. Officials confirmed that a police shooting happened just after 2 a.m. near the intersection, which is also near Mesa Gateway Airport. Officers were called to the location about a 34-year-old man, who may...
13 Arizona Restaurants That Stay Packed Decades After Opening
Arizona’s restaurant landscape is full of places that have earned their staying power through decades of delicious food and genuine hospitality. These aren’t trendy spots chasing the latest fad. They’re the real deal: family-run kitchens, smoky grills, and dining rooms where loyalty gets passed down like recipes....
Multiple suspects arrested after violent group assault on ASU’s Tempe campus
TEMPE, Ariz. — *An earlier version of this article identified suspect Justin Otis' mother as a Maricopa County judge. She is a former Maricopa County judge and current employee of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The ASU police department is investigating a violent group assault that happened near campus...

















