MAP: Phoenix traffic ticket data shows hot spots, racial disparities
An ABC15 analysis of Phoenix police traffic citation data has identified ticket “hot spots” citywide and highlights racial disparities in who is being ticketed.
Tempe speed limits lowered on seven roadways to protect pedestrians
The city of Tempe officially reduced speed limits on seven major roadways to handle growing multi-modal infrastructure. City planners cite an increasing presence of pedestrians, bicyclists, and e-bike riders as these areas transform into high-density business and residential corridors. Local motorists expressed mixed r
California fugitive captured in Scottsdale
A convicted child molester wanted out of California was arrested in Scottsdale on Saturday after nearly 10 months on the run, authorities said.
Midrise Inferno Freezes 36th Street As Phoenix Crews Win The Fight
Phoenix firefighters pulled an early-morning save on Saturday, knocking down a first-alarm midrise fire near 36th Street and Thomas Road and declaring they had achieved fire control while much of the neighborhood was still waking up. As crews worked the scene, 36th Street was shut down from Thomas to Earll,...
Mystery Police Swarm Turns Quiet South Phoenix Block Into Crime Scene
A south Phoenix neighborhood woke up to a full-scale police response Saturday morning as officers descended on Darrow Street near 7th Avenue and Baseline Road, shutting down the street with crime-scene tape and patrol cars. The scene looked serious, but officials are saying very little so far, and it is still unclear w
Convicted child molester found in Scottsdale after nearly 10 months on the run
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A convicted child molester wanted out of California was arrested in Scottsdale on Saturday after nearly 10 months on the run, authorities said. The FBI Phoenix Desert Hawk Fugitive Task Force arrested Carl W. Cacconie around 9 a.m., according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Offic
Q&AZ: Where are some spots to play board games in the Phoenix area?
Summertime around the world is synonymous with time outdoors, basking in the sun, hiking in the afternoon and road tripping with the convertible top down. Here in the Valley, that’s all a mirage. If the Phoenix summer has you in full indoor retreat, there's still fun to be had,...
Hiker rescued after showing signs of heat illness at Piestewa Peak
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters rescued a woman from Piestewa Peak early Saturday morning after she showed signs of heat-related illness. Around 6 a.m., Phoenix fire crews were called to the popular hiking area in north Phoenix for reports of an ill hiker. Rescue crews hiked about a quarter-mile up...
Greek restaurant expands to South Chandler
One of the secrets to why Mediterranean food is growing in popularity is because a lot of people are looking for healthier options, says Anthony Gianmugnai, the operations partner at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. The owners of the popular Gilbert restaurant of the same name expanded a couple of...
Scottsdale Hotspot The Mick Brasserie Plots Wine-Soaked Move Into Gilbert
Scottsdale’s The Mick Brasserie is packing up its lively French brasserie vibe and Wine Spectator recognized wine list for a second act in Gilbert, signing on for a roughly 4,400 square foot restaurant with an outdoor patio at Higley Commons. The new outpost will mark the popular spot’s second Valley location and is ex
