Phoenix approves $5.2 million lawsuit settlement after toddler was struck by a police vehicle
The Phoenix City Council has approved a $5.2 million lawsuit settlement in connection with a police vehicle having struck a child. The settlement stems from June of 2023, when court records say a Phoenix police vehicle was speeding and hit a toddler. The child was reportedly in a roadway in...
Family of Phoenix man shot, killed by police says he didn’t have to die
PHOENIX — The family of a man shot and killed by a Phoenix police officer earlier this year is taking the department to court, claiming the officer used excessive force when he fired a single fatal shot into the man’s back. Body camera footage released by the department...
‘The Mission’ restaurant eyes early 2026 opening date for new Gilbert location
‘The Mission,’ led by Chef Matt Carter, is expanding to Gilbert’s Epicenter at Agritopia, featuring its signature interiors, acclaimed menu, and versatile dining and event spaces.
Gilbert residents demand answers on rising water bills
Gilbert residents packed town council chambers on Tuesday for the second time this month, demanding answers to rising water bills. Residents say their bills have tripled in the past few years.
Surprise Squad hands out gift cards to ease grocery costs for Phoenix shoppers
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As Thanksgiving nears, Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad decided not to wait to start giving. Gibby Parra and the Surprise Squad crew stopped by a Valley Fry’s grocery store to surprise shoppers with gift cards — a small gesture with a big impact for families stocking up on essentials.
Phoenix Police Probe Two Unrelated Shootings: One Woman Killed, Another Seriously Injured
Phoenix has become the unwelcome host to a recent spate of violence, with police currently investigating two separate shootings that left one woman dead and another seriously injured. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the first incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Oct. 28, when officers found a woman with a gunshot wound at...
Parents, Police on Alert After Halloween Party Violence Across the Valley
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As Halloween weekend approaches, concerns are growing among parents and police after a string of violent incidents at parties across the Valley. Over the weekend, authorities responded to two shootings and a stabbing, all at Halloween gatherings. Two of those incidents involved teenagers. Now,...
Phoenix homelessness surges after “Zone” closure
A new AZ Central investigation reveals homelessness in Phoenix has intensified since “The Zone” encampment was cleared, with the unsheltered population rising nearly 40% in the last year. As people experiencing homelessness relocate throughout the city, often farther from services, shrinking pandemic-era funding and...
Mesa Teacher Sentenced To 187 Years In Prison For Crimes Against Students
An East Valley teacher has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for crimes committed against two of his former adolescent students. Cory Kapahulehua, 44, was recently sentenced to 187 years in an Arizona prison after being convicted of many felony counts, including child molestation and sexual behavior...
Gilbert Public Schools leaders look to possibly close a school campus
GILBERT, AZ — Another East Valley school district is now looking at possibly closing down a school campus due to lower enrollment. Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) announced to its families that it’s considering possibly closing Pioneer Elementary at the end of the current school year and changing its boundaries for...











