Arizona Forestry Department Announces Prescribed Burns on 10,000 Acres to Mitigate Wildfire Risks
As cooler temperatures set in across Arizona, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) is gearing up to initiate a series of prescribed fire projects. These controlled burns are crucial for reducing wildfire risks and improving overall forest health. In the next few months, DFFM aims to carry out...
Man indicted in August shooting with police on U.S. 60 in Mesa
MESA, AZ — On Friday, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced the indictment of a man involved in an early August police shooting on U.S.60. Mesa police say officers were first called to an apartment complex along Country Club Drive around 4 p.m. on August 10 for reports of a man with a knife.
Woman dies after crash in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A serious crash left a woman dead in north Phoenix late Friday morning. The collision happened near 18th Street and Greenway Parkway just after 11 a.m. Phoenix police say officers arrived and found a car and a pickup truck involved. Phoenix Fire transported one woman, identified...
Phoenix teachers, principal dig deep into their own pockets to ensure students don’t go...
PHOENIX — Inflation and funding are taking a toll on Arizona schools, forcing one charter school to provide meals for students out of their teachers’ pockets. “Historically smaller schools have smaller budgets and we have to operate within those needs,” City View High School Principal Dr. Laura Metcalfe told KTAR...
Arizona sets execution date for killer of 4 Phoenix family members
Richard Djerf, who killed four members of a Phoenix family more than 30 years ago, will be executed at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Arizona corrections officials announced Friday. The execution by
Arizona girl’s death ruled homicide after she was allegedly kept in cage at grandmother’s...
The death of 13-year-old Melony Granados, who had epilepsy, has reportedly been ruled a homicide after authorities said she was kept in a makeshift cage at her grandmother’s home.
Convicted felon accused in armed robbery of 2 Phoenix gas stations
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is facing federal charges after agents say he committed armed robbery at two gas stations in Phoenix, according to newly obtained court documents. Federal records revealed Jose Barriga is facing robbery and weapons charges after allegedly robbing two convenience stores in August, not far...
Renewable energy firm to develop 2,000-acre solar project near Phoenix, powering 70,000 homes
A renewable energy company plans to develop more than 2,000 acres near Phoenix for a utility solar energy project set to generate energy for around 70,000 Arizona homes. A subsidiary of California-based Avantus Clean Energy expects to begin construction in the fall of 2026 on its Pinyon Solar Project, which will...
Scottsdale man arrested after posting 160 mph chase with law enforcement
A Scottsdale man, Brett Carlin, 27, was arrested after allegedly posting videos of himself online driving a motorcycle over 160 mph on Valley freeways and intentionally provoking police chases. The man is accused of fleeing law enforcement and reckless driving, with an expert noting the actions were extremely...
Teacher returns to profession after COVID-19 shortage, wins $2,500 award from Bruce & Gaydos
PHOENIX — William Riedel, a social studies teacher at Palo Verde Middle School in central Phoenix, is this month’s winner of the Pay Tribute to a Teacher award, presented by Your Valley Toyota Dealers. He has spent more than 15 years teaching in low-income schools and will take...

















