CenturyLink says rise in copper thefts has cost more than $900,000
Telecom company CenturyLink says it is partnering with Silent Witness after a rise in copper thefts in recent years. In 2024, the company said it saw 80 incidents and that number has surged past 90 already this year. Most of the thefts have come from the metal units storing copper...
Amorous couple caught on cam stealing from Scottsdale restaurant, police say
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - An amorous couple reportedly broke into a Scottsdale restaurant, spending a little romantic time together early Saturday morning. Around 10 a.m. on Oct. 25, Scottsdale police responded to the Mon Cheri restaurant, in the area of 7000 E 1st Ave, for a delayed burglary report. Employees called...
2 suspects on the run after armed robbery | Silent Witness
Phoenix police are still searching for two suspects seen assaulting victim during an armed robbery near 7th Street and I-17 in South Phoenix.
Phoenix police ask for help identifying suspects in 7th Street robbery
Robbery detectives are asking for the community’s help to identify two suspects involved in a robbery earlier this month near 7th Street in Phoenix.
13 Arizona Restaurants Serving Legendary Flavor On A Budget
Arizona offers more than stunning desert landscapes and breathtaking sunsets. You can find incredible food without emptying your wallet at restaurants across the state. From authentic Mexican flavors to classic American comfort dishes, these budget-friendly spots prove that delicious meals don’t have to cost a...
Debate Intensifies: ‘No Kings’ Gains More Prominence in Downtown Chandler than in June
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on 'No Kings' has bigger downtown Chandler presence than in June. 'No Kings' has bigger downtown Chandler presence than in June.
Suspect in Preston Lord death violated protective order, police say
One of the suspects charged in the 2023 death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, Talyn Vigil, was arrested, again, by Gilbert Police on Sept. 5 for reportedly violating an order of protection through both in-person and electronic contact. Vigil's arrest was reported to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office because he was...
Violent crime is declining following elevated rates over the last 2 years, survey shows
Violent crime is declining following elevated rates over the last two years. A new survey from the Council on Criminal Justice found that violent crime rates are falling to the levels reported in 2019. And one city in the Mountain West attributes the decline to its law-enforcement efforts. During a...
4 new restaurants coming to Desert Ridge
Four new dining options, including a new outpost from a Michelin-starred chef, are coming to Desert Ridge Marketplace. The north Phoenix dining, shopping and entertainment destination, located northeast of Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard, has dozens of places to grab a drink or a bite to eat. Right now those are mostly...
Break-in at MCACC facility leads to arrest, shelter closure
A break-in at the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control facility forced the shelter's closure and the cancellation of a Friday adoption event after a man, who reportedly told deputies he was looking for shelter, was arrested when he fell through the ceiling. The incident was particularly disturbing for staff,...

















