‘His heart belonged everywhere:’ Friend mourns man found dead on Phoenix trail
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Friends have identified the man who was found dead by a park ranger on a popular Phoenix hiking trail earlier this week. Loved ones said 63-year-old Harald Schindler was visiting the Valley from Mexico City. His friend, Robert Krumm, said he loved photography and capturing magical moments of...
Valley casino ranks among USA Today’s best casinos outside of Las Vegas
One of Gila River Resorts & Casinos' four properties is among the 10 best casinos outside of Las Vegas, according to a new ranking from USA Today.
Mayes agrees with challengers suing to block $1 million in Arizona funds to Turf...
A judge could soon rule whether a $1 million appropriation to the Phoenix racetrack Turf Paradise violates the state constitution’s gift clause. Attorney General Kris Mayes says she agrees with the plaintiffs who are suing the state. The new filing paves the way for a Maricopa County Superior Court...
Suspected impaired driver dies in crash in Mesa while fleeing traffic stop
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A driver died overnight after crashing into a wall while fleeing an attempted traffic stop in Mesa. Mesa Police said officers tried to pull over a suspected impaired driver late Tuesday night near Main Street and Country Club Drive. The driver then fled from officers,...
Truck driver shortage deepens amid visa pause
The U.S. trucking industry has been grappling with a truck driver shortage for years, and the recent federal decision to halt visas for commercial truck drivers has exacerbated the challenge. According to the American Trucking Associations, the gap could reach more than 80,000 drivers nationwide by 2030. Without new...
Tempe Community Mourns Loss of Young HVAC Technician After Fatal Electrical Accident
A tragic occurrence unfolded in Tempe this past Monday when a young HVAC worker, servicing a unit atop a medical building, lost his life to an electrical accident. FOX 10 Phoenix reports that Tempe Fire Medical Rescue, Scottsdale Fire, and Phoenix Fire departments responded to the emergency at the building located...
Mesa homeowner pays to remove neighbor’s looming tree over her home
MESA, AZ — When ABC15 shared the story of how months of extreme heat followed by monsoon storms led to numerous downed trees across the Valley, Isabel Anderson and her husband were watching from their Mesa home, thinking about the towering pine tree that hangs over their house. "This...
Suspect in fatal shooting in south Phoenix last month taken into custody
PHOENIX – A suspect was arrested Wednesday in connection with a fatal shooting in south Phoenix last month, authorities said. Luis Alejandro Mejia Mollinedo, 33, was booked into a Maricopa County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, dangerous drug possession/use and criminal trespassing. His bond was set at $1...
Police release identity of man killed by officers in Phoenix this week
PHOENIX – Authorities on Thursday released the identity of an armed robbery suspect who died after getting shot by police in Phoenix earlier this week. Ote-Tee Brooks Nalwood, 32, was the man killed in Monday’s shooting, the Phoenix Police Department announced. The incident started around noon, when a...
Mold and cockroaches: The worst Phoenix restaurant inspections of August
Every month, Maricopa County health inspectors fan out around the Valley, making unannounced visits to local restaurants. They stop by to check on the cleanliness of the kitchens and dining rooms, and the safety of staff and customers. During the visits, the inspectors check everything from plumbing to food...