Woman at center of major Chandler fraud and animal abuse case sentenced
More than two years after dozens of dogs were removed from a "house of horrors," a Chandler woman has been sentenced for animal cruelty and fraud charges.
Indiana man arrested after beating alleged hotel intruder with lamp in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ — A 41-year-old Indiana man was arrested after allegedly beating a hotel guest with a metal lamp at a Tempe hotel, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries, including brain damage and skull fractures. The Indiana man was arrested early Wednesday morning at Metro Tempe Extended Stay on...
Dreading what happens if ICE targets Phoenix
Eventually, after two dozen viewings, you whittled down the questions created by the Minneapolis video of an ICE agent killing 37-year-old Renee Good, to a single query. Not: Was this a murder in cold blood, or was it a federal agent acting in self-defense? Not: Could the ICE agent have stepped out of the way? Not:...
Neighbor describes living near Chandler “House of Horrors”
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A Chandler woman learned her sentencing Thursday morning for an animal abuse case that involved dead dogs found in her home’s freezer. April McLaughlin—who used the alias Sydney S. McKinley—received a 3.5-year prison sentence Thursday. Accounting for time already served, she will spend...
Lottery ticket worth $100K sold in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A person in the East Valley just hit a six-figure lottery jackpot. According to lottery officials, a lucky winner won $100,000 in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was reportedly sold at a Bashas' in Chandler. Here's the address:. 4940 S. Gilbert Road. Chandler, AZ.
Trailhead east of Apache Junction closed due to ‘aggressive’ bobcat
GOLD CANYON, AZ (AZFamily) — Hikers who like to explore a certain part of the Superstition Mountains east of the Valley will have to go elsewhere because of dangerous wildlife, officials said Thursday. The Peralta Trailhead in Gold Canyon is closed to all visitors because of an “aggressive” bobcat...
A Wedding Day Tragedy Exposes Critical Gaps In Aviation Safety
As the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) begins the arduous process of analyzing the wreckage of a Jan. 2 helicopter crash near Telegraph Canyon, the investigation has moved beyond the mechanical state of the aircraft. The focus is now squarely on the legality and visibility of a kilometer-long recreational...
Fake soldier romance swindles Mesa woman out of her home
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa woman lost her home and life savings to an online romance scammer, who was posing as a Naval officer, convinced her to sell her house to fund their fake relationship. The 69-year-old retiree, who asked to be identified only as “Susan,” said she...
This Arizona Mom & Pop Spot Is A Desert Classic, According To Locals
Okay, let me let you in on a little secret. When I’m driving through Arizona and the cacti start looking a little lonely, I don’t pull over at just any shiny chain restaurant. I have a rule: if the locals aren’t grinning from ear to ear while they...
Woman dead following Maryvale shooting: PD
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police are asking for the public's help, as they investigate a shooting that has left one person dead. According to a brief statement, officers responded to the area of 67th Avenue and Highland at around 1:47 a.m., following a call regarding an injured person. "When officers arrived,...

















