Man Hospitalized Following Nighttime Shooting at North Phoenix Gas Station; Police Search for Suspect
A man is currently in the hospital after being shot at a north Phoenix gas station on Monday night, as detailed in a report by azfamily.com. The incident took place around 10 p.m. near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Greenway Road. First responders found the victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound, and he...
Former Gilbert mayor says town’s water rates could have been lower
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Former Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson is expressing regret, saying she should have never voted for the current water rate increase, after hundreds have reached out, claiming their bills are skyrocketing. As many struggle to pay the bill, we’re learning this rate increase didn’t have to...
Gilbert police are using technology to crack down on illegal electric motorbike use
GILBERT, Ariz. — An East Valley police department has cracked down on illegal electric motorbike use and other e-bike problems surrounding youth in the community. Neighbors around Gilbert also continue to voice concerns about the bikes being ridden dangerously on their streets. Gilbert Police Officer Travis Sheppard...
MCSO: Suspect stole man’s bike before stabbing him to death at Guadalupe bus stop
GUADALUPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing another man to death at an East Valley bus stop and stealing his bicycle, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said 36-year-old Roman Rubalcava was arrested on Tuesday with the help...
Arizona sheriff’s office misused millions meant to remedy racial profiling, report reveals
PHOENIX (AP) — The sheriff’s office for metro Phoenix spent millions of dollars budgeted for compliance costs in a racial profiling case over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns on things that had little or nothing to do with a court-ordered overhaul of the agency, according to an expert’s report. The report released...
Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center
Dollar Tree purchased a 1.25-million-square-foot distribution center outside of Phoenix, Arizona, according to an Oct. 3 press release. The distribution center aims to help the retailer strengthen its supply chain in the Southwest region, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said in a statement. The facility is...
Mesa sues landlord of crime-ridden apartment complex
In early August, a middle-aged woman called Mesa police. According to court records, she said she felt unsafe in her apartment complex, known as Buenas Riverview on University. She had been followed around the complex several times. The woman was far from alone. According to a lawsuit filed last month...
13 Hidden Arizona Steakhouses Locals Swear Are Outrageously Good
Arizona might be famous for its stunning desert landscapes and towering cacti, but locals know the state hides some seriously amazing steakhouses that tourists rarely discover. These off-the-beaten-path restaurants serve up perfectly grilled beef that keeps regulars coming back for decades. From rustic log cabins...
EPCORE Secures 100-Year Supply, Clearing Path for 60,000 New Arizona Homes
Governor Katie Hobbs celebrated Arizona’s first Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply (ADAWS) with EPCOR. ADAWS is a new pathway for communities to receive 100-year Assured Water Supply protections that saves groundwater and helps build more homes. This landmark achievement comes after years of work under...
‘Doesn’t make sense’: Former teammate shocked by Arizona murder suspect’s arrest
Thomas Brown, 31, a former standout athlete and U.S. Army staff sergeant from St. Peter, Minnesota, was arrested and accused of two counts of premeditated first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, who were killed during a camping trip to Mount Ord. The...