Mother, boyfriend arrested for murder after toddler found with severe burns in Mesa
MESA, AZ — A woman and her boyfriend are facing murder and abuse charges for the death of her toddler. Just after 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, Mesa police officers were called to a home near Mesa Drive and McKellips Road for reports of a child not breathing.
Experience AZ: 5 celebrity chef restaurants to try in Arizona
Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five celebrity chef restaurants that you can experience in Arizona. DEEPER DIVE: Read all the Ranking Arizona Top 10 lists here. INDUSTRY INSIGHTS:...
Dangerous Crossroads: Neighbors sound alarm after two crashes at SR-24 and Signal Butte
MESA, AZ — Residents living near the intersection of State Route 24 and Signal Butte Road say it’s becoming increasingly perilous after police responded to two serious accidents there over the weekend, both caused by red-light runners. According to Mesa Police, officers worked both crashes within days of...
Gilbert Council approves new town manager’s contract
When Mario Paniagua takes over as Gilbert’s new town manager on June 1, he’ll be earning an annual salary of $375,000. Town Council last week unanimously approved Paniagua’s new contract. Paniagua, currently one of Gilbert’s assistant town managers, was picked for the role earlier this month.
The Best 8 Fried Chicken Spots in Phoenix
Skin isn’t the only thing frying under the Sonoran sun. Across the Valley, restaurateurs are giving fried chicken a Southwestern spin. From made-fresh-daily promises to secret spice blends to granny-inspired interiors, these eight spots stand out for giving diners a creative take on a comfort-food classic. Mrs. White’s
Police shot and killed a man in her car. She’s burdened by questions
Danielle Flores sat in the back of the police SUV, handcuffed. She looked through the window. Police cars and their flashing lights overwhelmed her field of vision. The air smelled of burnt rubber. Officers had locked her inside just a few minutes earlier. Soon after, she’d heard the squeal of...
Woman dies after being hit by vehicle near Phoenix gas station
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed outside a gas station in Phoenix Wednesday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., police officers and fire crews were called to a crash involving a pedestrian near 7th Avenue and Broadway Road. They found an unresponsive woman at the scene, who was r
1 dead and 8 hospitalized after red-light runner crashes into van in Mesa
One person died and eight others were hospitalized following a horrific rollover incident in Mesa on Sunday morning. According to investigators, just before 9 a.m., a sedan driver ran a red light along State Route 24 and Signal Butte Road, crashing with a huge passenger van. The hit forced the van to overturn and rest
Phoenix emerges as top U.S. hotspot for Canadian homebuyers
As Canadian buyers cautiously return to the U.S. housing market, Phoenix has emerged as one of the nation’s hottest destinations for cross-border home shopping, according to new data from Realtor.com. In the first quarter of 2026, Phoenix ranked among the top U.S. markets attracting Canadian home shoppers, with Canadia
1 dead, 3 critically hurt in fiery north Phoenix crash
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A person is dead and three others are critically injured after a crash in Phoenix Tuesday evening. First responders were called to the crash, which involved two vehicles, near 35th Avenue and Bell Road at 8 p.m., officials with the Phoenix Fire Department said. One car was on fire when crews arrive

















