Arizona nonprofit aims to create housing for domestic violence survivors
A chance encounter with a homeless woman after moving to Arizona led Shante Saulsberry to start a nonprofit organization to help victims of domestic violence build stability in their lives. Now she is working to take it a step further, by creating housing. Saulsberry, who grew up in foster care, founded Janice’s...
AZ Jews for Pride march with joy and unity at Phoenix Pride Parade
Nearly 100 Valley Jews filled Third Street in downtown Phoenix with song, a shofar and a celebratory mood on Sunday, Oct. 19, as they marched together in the annual Phoenix Pride Parade. Behind a large white banner reading “AZ Jews for Pride,” the group sang Jewish songs, waved rainbow flags and even broke into the...
This popular seafood spot will open in Arizona next year. Here’s what to know
Finding good seafood is the Valley can be tricky considering we are a landlocked state. However, Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing its tasty seafood to Arizona as part of the restaurant's nationwide expansion. Cousins Maine Lobster is fast-casual restaurant with food trucks serving up seafood staples around the...
Mesa teacher gets 187 years in prison for crimes against students
MESA, Ariz. — An East Valley teacher has been sentenced to more than a century in prison for crimes committed against two of his former juvenile students. Cory Kapahulehua, 44, was recently sentenced to 187 years in an Arizona prison after he was convicted of several felony offenses of child molestation and sexual...
Debate Ignites as Preston Lord Defendant is Arrested Again and Appears in Municipal Court
ABC 15 News - 10/24/2025 01:40:43 AM. The recent arrest of 19-year-old Talyn Vigil, previously charged with felony murder and kidnapping, has sparked a heated debate among the public. Vigil was arrested again in Gilbert, AZ for allegedly violating a protection order. He is currently awaiting trial for the initial...
Veteran organization walking 150 miles from Tucson to Phoenix
Army veteran Josh Henderson and a SWAT officer are walking 150 miles from the Tucson VA to the Phoenix VA
Ex-Phoenix cop calls for more crisis teams after deadly police shootings
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Retired law enforcement leaders are calling for more crisis intervention teams to help decrease the number of times calls for help turn into shootings. Crisis intervention teams, or CIT’s are typically secondary responders. Retired Phoenix Police Commander Dr. Jeff Hynes says, in a perfect world,...
Arizonans expected to lose SNAP benefits on Nov. 1. Here are the organizations, local...
PHOENIX — More than 850,000 people in Arizona received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in August 2025. In 2024, more than 900,000 Arizonans relied on SNAP benefits. But in November, Arizonans who rely on these benefits will not receive them unless the federal government, which is currently shut...
Contentious Debate: In Response to Lawsuit, Mesa Group Home Points Finger at Emily Pike’s...
kjzz.org - 10/22/2025 04:12:52 PM. The tragic death of teenager Emily Pike has sparked a heated debate. Emily's father has filed a lawsuit against the group home, Sacred Journey, alleging negligence that led to her death. The group home, however, denies any fault, blaming Emily's parents and the San Carlos Apache...
Phoenix Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Robbery Suspects Amid Recent Spate of Officer-Involved...
Phoenix has been grasping for calm in the wake of recent turmoil, with incidents of robbery and officer-involved shootings causing community concerns. According to ABC 15, the Phoenix Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying two suspects allegedly involved in a robbery on October 15 near 7th Street and...

















