Loop 101, Loop 202 closures among major weekend freeway restrictions in metro Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers may see some delays on metro Phoenix freeways this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) continues work on multiple projects. In the northwest Valley, the westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will be closed between 51st and 75th avenues from 10 p.m. Friday...
Heavy Police Presence Swarms South Phoenix Intersection Tied to Bloody Past
A heavy law enforcement presence has taken over the intersection of 27th Avenue and Baseline Road in South Phoenix, with police on scene but offering no explanation yet for what triggered the response. Neighbors described a large number of officers gathered in the area as the situation continued to unfold.
Desert Fall Festival returning with new offerings in Surprise
A roller rink, line dancing, live music, axe throwing and specialty seasonal cocktails are new additions to the lineup for the Desert Fall Festival, which is set to return, Sept. 25-Nov. 1, at 14470 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise. Early-bird tickets are available through Aug. 30 for the festival,...
Woman caught with beer in her hand following wild crash in Mesa: PD
MESA, Ariz. - Mesa Police officials have released details surrounding an incident involving an alleged order of protection violation that ended with a crash and the suspect's subsequent arrest. What we know:. In a statement issued on Aug. 27, police said the incident happened just before 9:00 p.m. on Aug....
Valley man arrested in Tempe for allegedly concealing, disposing of child’s body
A Valley man was indicted earlier this month after allegedly concealing his child's body back in 2021. According to the August 10 indictment, 43-year-old George Alexander Braun allegedly moved a dead body or parts of a body with the intent to abandon or conceal it on or about May 27, 2021.
Newly surfaced video shows Arizona candidate handcuffed in 2020 traffic stop
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Newly obtained police body camera footage from a six-year-old traffic stop is raising new questions about an Arizona state lawmaker currently running for one of the state’s highest offices. The video obtained by Arizona’s Family shows Scottsdale police officers detaining Alexander Kolodin, who curr
Queen Creek Student Falls Ill After 20-Minute Bus Wait, Mom Demands Heat Rules
A Queen Creek mother is demanding statewide heat safety standards for students after her ninth-grade daughter got sick waiting roughly 20 minutes outside Crismon High School for a delayed school bus during an Extreme Heat Warning. Bianca Gilmore said her daughter came home flushed, asking for water, complaining of a he
Does the heat have you feeling down? Here’s how to beat the ‘August blues’
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — If the First Alert Weather Days and the extreme heat are getting to you and your mental health, you’re not alone. Doctors say the heat has a huge impact on our mental health, so Arizona’s Family spoke to a psychiatrist with Banner Health. Dr. Tyler Vestal calls this time period the “August blues.”
Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions
"Recent cases involving the misuse of automated license plate reader systems in Arizona and nationwide have raised concerns about the risks that come with the technology."
Harkins Theatres to honor Dolly Parton with $6 tribute screenings
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Harkins Theatres is inviting Valley moviegoers to celebrate the life of a country music icon the way she’d probably love best: with popcorn, a big screen and a little Southern charm. This weekend, select Harkins locations will host special $6 tribute screenings of “Steel Magnolias”...
