Ex-Harvard morgue manager sentenced for selling body parts
Authorities say he was at the center of a scheme in which he shipped brains, skin, hands and faces to buyers. (WCVB)
Jury convicts Mesa woman of embezzling $655K from bank
PHOENIX - A 35-year-old woman has been convicted of a dozen counts of embezzling $655,000 from a Mesa bank, authorities said Wednesday. Brooke McDonough of Mesa was convicted by a jury on Dec.
Valley driver’s car damaged by contaminated gas at Phoenix station
A Phoenix man's quick stop for gas turned into a $12,000 nightmare when contaminated fuel destroyed his car's engine, leaving him stranded and fighting for compensation. Angel was helping his mother get to work last month when he stopped at a gas station at the corner of 35th Avenue and Union Hills Drive to fill up...
Falcon Field flights up 76,000 in 2024; Mesa residents demand noise limits
MESA (AZFamily) — Mesa residents are demanding action from city officials and the FAA after Falcon Field recorded 76,000 more flights in 2024 than in 2023, with neighbors citing increased noise and organizing petition drives. Mesa resident Lorijane Hoover said spending time in her backyard has become unbearable...
Maricopa County attorney expresses concern about Tempe Tavern
Rachel Mitchell said Wednesday the underage drinking allegations against Tempe Tavern are "a huge concern" and she is ready to review any cases against the popular East Valley bar. Stephanie Duprey reports.
Meet Coco: MCAO’s newest K-9 victim advocate for emotional support
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office welcomed K-9 Coco who will provide emotional support for victims during court hearings or trials. "Today, we introduced our newest (and possibly most popular) employee: a four-year-old golden retriever named Coco!" MCAO said on Dec. 17. The office says supporting...
Superstition Springs Center will replace its double-decker carousel
After rumors circulated online about the closure of the double-decker carousel, ABC15 reached out to mall representatives to verify if the post claiming a permanent shutdown.
Kyrene School District votes to close 6 schools
The school district, which encompasses Tempe, Chandler, Guadalupe, and Ahwatukee, is citing budget cuts and declining enrollment. Zach Prelutsky has more.
Should Arizona rethink tax incentives for data centers?
Gov. Katie Hobbs suggests state lawmakers take another look at Arizona's tax incentives for data center projects to find “the right balance.”
Arizona AG seeks death warrant for inmate in 2002 gasoline attack
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking a death warrant for Leroy McGill, with a proposed execution date in March 2026. McGill was convicted of murder and attempted murder for a 2002 attack in which he doused Charles Perez and Nova Banta with gasoline and set them on fire in a north Phoenix apartment.
