$15 bet turns Mesa man into a millionaire
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A Mesa man walked into Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Lone Butte on Sunday night and walked out a millionaire after hitting one of the biggest jackpots in the casino’s history. The lucky gambler won more than $1.4 million while playing the “It’s...
UPDATE: USPS mail processing temporarily moved to Phoenix; mail may be delayed
As of today, USPS said, power has been restored in part of the building and the Postal Service "has a plan in place to restore power fully as quickly and safely as possible."
Scalding hot water ‘poured’ over toddler’s head, mom and boyfriend kept his injuries secret...
An Arizona mother and her boyfriend allegedly poured scalding hot water over the head of the mom's toddler and kept his injuries secret until the boy died. The post Scalding hot water 'poured' over toddler's head, mom and boyfriend kept his injuries secret as the boy died a 'slow, painful' death: Police first appeared
Mother facing manslaughter charge after toddler dies with fentanyl in system
PHOENIX — Kimberly Michelle Martin is facing a manslaughter charge after her 18-month-old boy died on May 19, according to court documents. On April 19, officers responded to a call near 11th Avenue and Mountain View Road in Phoenix and found an unresponsive child. The Phoenix Fire Department transported...
Deer Valley school board member under fire for holding up a ‘Nazi’ salute during...
PHOENIX — A Deer Valley Unified School District board member is facing community backlash after she held up a Nazi salute and said "heil" at the end of a board meeting this week. The board member, Kimberly Fisher, took to Facebook after the Tuesday night meeting and expressed her...
Gilbert father’s 2020 murder remains unsolved as widow pushes for answers
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Six years after Nicholas Cordova was gunned down at his office while on a FaceTime call with his kids, there are still no answers. Nicholas Cordova’s family and widow, Alysha Cordova, visited the cemetery on the anniversary of his death to remember him and remind people that his murder case is
Grant application stirs Gilbert council debate
Gilbert’s decision to pursue a federal transportation safety grant exposed an unusually sharp divide on the Town Council last week, with some members voicing deep mistrust of federal oversight even after town staff repeatedly assured them there was no risk of Washington taking control of local streets. What began...
Domestic migration fueling Pinal population boom
To find Arizona's next boomtown, look beyond Maricopa County. The big picture: Of the 31,107 residents Arizona gained through domestic migration last year, 21,315 moved to Pinal County. By the numbers: That contributed to the 4.9% population boom that made Pinal the seventh fastest-growing county in the country. Marico
SAFE Alert canceled after missing 63-year-old Phoenix man was located
Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Thursday morning after a missing 63-year-old Phoenix man was located. Mark Mendez was found safe and reunited with his family, according to the Phoenix Police Department. When the alert was issued Wednesday night, Mendez had last been seen walking in the area of 81st...
Sticky TikTok trend leaves Phoenix landmark covered in gum
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A social media trend is leaving one of the Valley’s most scenic spots in a sticky situation. At first glance, it might seem harmless: people chew gum, pull it out and press it onto the rock. But the result is a growing mess — and it could damage a landmark that’s millions of years old.

















