ICE officer shoots illegal immigrant during Phoenix traffic stop gone wrong, both hospitalized
ICE officer and Honduran man injured in Phoenix shooting during traffic stop. Jose Garcia-Sorto hospitalized in stable condition after Interstate 17 incident.
With SNAP in limbo, low-income Arizonans worry about their next meal
A 68-year-old grandmother leaned against the metal railing near the entrance of Arizona’s Department of Economic Security building in downtown Phoenix to support her ailing back. In less than two days, the benefits allocated from this building that she counts on to feed her family were set to expire.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs frustrated about shutdown’s impact on social safety net
PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she was “frustrated” and “angry” about how the federal government shutdown is causing the nation’s social safety net to fray. “And I am so incredibly frustrated by the dysfunction in Washington and these politicians who don’t care...
Police investigating deadly shooting in southwest Phoenix
PHOENIX – An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a shooting in southwest Phoenix on Thursday night, authorities said. Officers responded to a call about shots fired in the area of 41st Avenue and Buckeye Road around 11 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. They...
Man dies in collision with vehicle in north Phoenix
Phoenix Police detectives are investigating a north valley collision that left an 84-year-old man dead Thursday night according to a release.
Melinda’s Alley in Phoenix said to be haunted by murdered woman
The alleyway next to the Renaissance Hotel, known as Melinda's Alley, features a large mural of Melinda Curtis, who supposedly haunts the area.
Town Manager Patrick Banger to Depart Gilbert in January 2026; Transition Plan Announced for...
The Town of Gilbert has announced that Town Manager Patrick Banger will leave his position to become the City Manager for Glendale. Banger’s last day in Gilbert will be January 2, 2026. He has served as Town Manager since 2011, overseeing a period of growth and change for the community.
Mesa officer hurt, suspect dead after short standoff
An officer was injured and a suspect has died after a trespassing call led to a police shooting in Mesa early Wednesday morning.
Chandler may be home to state’s first Indian food drive-thru
Rahul Sahota said he was at a crossroads when he came up with an idea that he hopes will spread nationally. He chose Chandler to be the place to start his big dream. “My parents thought ‘our son is going to go on to become a software engineer, because that was their dream,” Sahota said. “I was going to college for...
Phoenix neighbors turn trick-or-treat night into community food drive
A group of Phoenix neighbors near 19th Avenue and Thomas Road is turning their Halloween trick-or-treating into a food drive, handing out canned goods and other shelf-stable food alongside candy to help families in need. The community effort was inspired by their own experiences with food insecurity and comes at...
