The prisoner who rewrote Arizona law
Abelardo Chaparro is 50 years old. He spent half his life in prison. He goes by the name Abel, but he bears the mark of Cain, ashamed at the killing that put him away — almost forever. In 1995, when he was 20, he killed a man who had been stalking him. He claimed it […]
Multiple children rescued from South Mountain hiking trail amid extreme heat
Fire crews have been called to conduct multiple mountain rescues amid extreme heat in the Valley on Sunday, including one involving multiple children.
Farmer Boys Opens in Gilbert; More Sites Planned
Farmer Boys, the farm-to-table restaurant chain known for its award-winning burgers, hand-chopped salads, specialty sandwiches, and all-day breakfast, is now cooking up farm-fresh fare and delivering genuine hospitality at its second Gilbert location, located at 3309 S. Val Vista Drive. The new restaurant is open...
The Enormous Flea Market In Arizona Where $40 Goes A Seriously Long Way
You know that deflated feeling when you check your receipt at a department store and realize you’ve spent $40 on what amounts to basically nothing?. The Mesa Market Place Swap Meet flips that financial frustration on its head, transforming two Andrew Jacksons into a treasure-hunting expedition with actual results.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Severe Thunderstorms Expected through Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson July 1st
Arizona Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, for the following zones;. Issued Zones: Pima, Pinal, Maricopa, Yavapai County … West and South half of Gila County … Flagstaff … The Grand Canyon … Santa Cruz County …
Tempe threatens to fine group providing showers to unhoused people
For anyone living on the Valley’s scorching streets, finding a way to shower is one of life’s biggest challenges. One local organization that makes it easier is now being threatened with a $1,500 fine by the city of Tempe. Cloud Covered Streets runs a mobile shower trailer, allowing...
Husband indicted in death of wife at Gilbert facility
A California man has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife at a long-term care facility in Gilbert. Justin Davidson, 46, was indicted one count of
Man dies after being shot in front of Mesa home; suspect on the run
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Mesa police say a man is dead after he was shot in front of a home on Sunday afternoon. Officers were called out to a home near Broadway Road and Stapley Drive around 2:45 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man, identified as 37-year-old Maiko Lopez-Lopez, lying on the ground who appeared to...
Phoenix’s Chase Field to Receive $500M in Public Funds for Renovations, Arizona Governor Katie...
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed off on a major investment for Phoenix's Chase Field, greenlighting a bill that allocates up to $500 million in taxpayer funds for renovations. The legislation, which found favor across party lines, will be funded by sales tax revenue from the stadium and nearby developments...
DPS trooper hurt after being hit by wrong-way driver in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — An Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper is recovering after being hit by a wrong-way driver on Saturday night. Around 10:50 p.m., a trooper was driving west on Rio Salado Parkway when he saw another vehicle coming straight toward him in the opposite direction. The vehicle went into...