Chandler police help rescue missing teen Kansas girl at hotel; suspect arrested
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Chandler police say officers helped rescue a kidnapped teen girl from Kansas who was being held at a hotel, and then hours later, arrested the suspect late last month. In a social media post, investigators said police received a call from the Finney County Sheriff’s...
Student dead, another hospitalized after fight inside Maryvale High School classroom
PHOENIX — A student has died after a fight inside a Phoenix high school on Tuesday. At around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Phoenix police were called to Maryvale High School, near 59th Avenue and Osborn Road, for a stabbing call. Officials say the incident started with a fight between two...
Valley Coalition Advances Black Leadership Pipeline with Three-Month Program, Ninth Phoenix Cohort
The State of Black Arizona invites Black leaders in the Phoenix area to apply for the 2025 African American Leadership Institute. Now in its ninth Phoenix cohort, AALI delivers a transformative three‑month experience (October–December 2025) combining masterclasses, retreats, and field experiences that will focus on...
Elderly woman crashes SUV into building in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa business is cleaning up Tuesday after an unfortunate incident, the city's police department said. According to Mesa police, an elderly woman mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake on her vehicle and crashed into a building near 63rd and Main streets. There were...
1 student dead, another injured after stabbing inside classroom at Phoenix high school
PHOENIX — A stabbing inside a classroom at Maryvale High School in Phoenix on Tuesday killed one student and sent another to the hospital, according to officials. Phoenix police were called to the high school, which is near 59th Avenue and Osborn Road, around 11 a.m. for a welfare check, the department said.
Influencer Yarely Ashley Hermosillo Dead, Shot in Nearby Road Rage Incident
Influencer Yarely Ashley Hermosillo Dead, Shot in Nearby Road Rage Incident
2 arrested in connection with drug sales in Scottsdale after monthslong investigation
PHOENIX — Two men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with drug sales in Scottsdale, authorities said. Matsemala Zuzu Moloi, 31, and Luke Asher McConnell, 26, were arrested following a monthslong investigation into drug sales in downtown Scottsdale, according to the Scottsdale Police Department. According to...
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Scottsdale this fall
PHOENIX — The Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is returning to Scottsdale this fall for its 13th year of Halloween fun. Tickets are on sale now for the Oct. 24-26 event at Salt River Fields, near the Loop 101 Pima Freeway and Talking Stick Way. Families can trick-or-treat at...
Woman hit, killed by car while jaywalking in central Phoenix
Classic car show in Flagstaff links the present to past of Route 66. A vintage car show was held in Flagstaff during the weekend, which celebrates classic cars and the history of Route 66. From vintage Volkswagons to refurbished Fords, the event had it all. One Corvette owner had veterans and first responders sign...
Years after abuse reports, ex-coach at renowned US gymnastics academy is arrested by FBI
The wrong-way driver in a deadly crash last week on a Phoenix freeway has been arrested. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) says 44-year-old Joseph Rollins of Phoenix was arrested and booked on second-degree homicide charges related to the crash as well as a probation warrant. |. Police say...