Arizona girl’s death ruled homicide after she was allegedly kept in cage at grandmother’s...
The death of 13-year-old Melony Granados, who had epilepsy, has reportedly been ruled a homicide after authorities said she was kept in a makeshift cage at her grandmother’s home.
Convicted felon accused in armed robbery of 2 Phoenix gas stations
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is facing federal charges after agents say he committed armed robbery at two gas stations in Phoenix, according to newly obtained court documents. Federal records revealed Jose Barriga is facing robbery and weapons charges after allegedly robbing two convenience stores in August, not far...
Renewable energy firm to develop 2,000-acre solar project near Phoenix, powering 70,000 homes
A renewable energy company plans to develop more than 2,000 acres near Phoenix for a utility solar energy project set to generate energy for around 70,000 Arizona homes. A subsidiary of California-based Avantus Clean Energy expects to begin construction in the fall of 2026 on its Pinyon Solar Project, which will...
Scottsdale man arrested after posting 160 mph chase with law enforcement
A Scottsdale man, Brett Carlin, 27, was arrested after allegedly posting videos of himself online driving a motorcycle over 160 mph on Valley freeways and intentionally provoking police chases. The man is accused of fleeing law enforcement and reckless driving, with an expert noting the actions were extremely...
Teacher returns to profession after COVID-19 shortage, wins $2,500 award from Bruce & Gaydos
PHOENIX — William Riedel, a social studies teacher at Palo Verde Middle School in central Phoenix, is this month’s winner of the Pay Tribute to a Teacher award, presented by Your Valley Toyota Dealers. He has spent more than 15 years teaching in low-income schools and will take...
A family of 5 was evicted in the Arizona summer heat. Then Phoenix police...
PHOENIX — When a family of five had nowhere to go in the Arizona heat, angels stepped in. Those angels work for the Phoenix Police Department. Angels on Patrol is a nonprofit that provides officer-initiated support to those in crisis. So when an officer was called to a welfare check and found the family without...
Alleged Valley ‘rubber’ duck thief arrested on felony charges
TEMPE, Ariz. — It's not every day a Tempe Police Department detective investigates the theft of a couple of "rubber" ducks. Detective Cody Conklin did just that. "That was definitely on a list that I didn't know I was going to check off," Conklin said in a video posted by the department.
City of Tempe seeing fewer people experiencing homelessness
The Salt River bed in Tempe now sits empty, a contrast to just a few years ago when there were a number of homeless encampments in the area.
The Superstition Mountains are a haunted hotspot. Explore them if you dare.
PHOENIX — Get ready for a day of spine-tingling stories, mysterious history and supernatural fun as the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum hosts its annual Paranormal Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at the base of the legendary Superstition Mountains, the museum will...
She promised to help house vulnerable adults, but a Phoenix woman faces felony charges...
PHOENIX — It was quite a pitch. Investors were told they could make money -- and help at-risk adults who needed housing. But their money for a sober living facility in Phoenix is gone, and they hope the Arizona Attorney General's Office will give them justice. Elena Scara has...

















