A family of 5 was evicted in the Arizona summer heat. Then Phoenix police...
PHOENIX — When a family of five had nowhere to go in the Arizona heat, angels stepped in. Those angels work for the Phoenix Police Department. Angels on Patrol is a nonprofit that provides officer-initiated support to those in crisis. So when an officer was called to a welfare check and found the family without...
Alleged Valley ‘rubber’ duck thief arrested on felony charges
TEMPE, Ariz. — It's not every day a Tempe Police Department detective investigates the theft of a couple of "rubber" ducks. Detective Cody Conklin did just that. "That was definitely on a list that I didn't know I was going to check off," Conklin said in a video posted by the department.
City of Tempe seeing fewer people experiencing homelessness
The Salt River bed in Tempe now sits empty, a contrast to just a few years ago when there were a number of homeless encampments in the area.
The Superstition Mountains are a haunted hotspot. Explore them if you dare.
PHOENIX — Get ready for a day of spine-tingling stories, mysterious history and supernatural fun as the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum hosts its annual Paranormal Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at the base of the legendary Superstition Mountains, the museum will...
She promised to help house vulnerable adults, but a Phoenix woman faces felony charges...
PHOENIX — It was quite a pitch. Investors were told they could make money -- and help at-risk adults who needed housing. But their money for a sober living facility in Phoenix is gone, and they hope the Arizona Attorney General's Office will give them justice. Elena Scara has...
Gilbert’s Own Casita Coffee Brews Success with Latino Cultural Flair
At the heart of Gilbert's quaint community, a Latino-owned coffee shop, Casita Coffee, has emerged as a local favorite, dispensing not just artisanal coffees but also a taste of Latino culture. Owners Ana and Saul Herrera, both alumni of Arizona State University, have successfully blended their heritage with a...
West Valley construction company fined after worker dies in bee attack
The ADOSH report said the Goodyear-based company exposed three employees to bees without providing protective equipment and without telling them of potential hazards.
Arizona medical providers and patients are facing rising insurance claim denials
Brittany Panico has seen insurers increasingly deny critical drugs and delay approvals for her patients, most of them living with complex autoimmune diseases. At a town hall about medical claim denials organized in September by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Panico, a Gilbert rheumatologist, shared the story of...
Looking into recent teen tragedies in the valley
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — In the last two weeks, we’ve covered tragedy after tragedy involving teens in the valley. Teens involved in gun violence and even a deadly case of drinking and driving. We’re digging into why our kids are making dangerous decisions. This week alone, a teenage...
People Drive From All Over Arizona To Dine At This Iconic 50s-Style Diner
Step into a time machine disguised as a diner in Mesa, Arizona, where chrome gleams, milkshakes reign supreme, and comfort food is elevated to an art form. Nana Dee’s Diner isn’t just another roadside eatery – it’s a destination that has Arizona residents mapping out special trips just to experience its nostalgic...

















