Foil balloons knock out power to thousands in Chandler, Peoria
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Public Service (APS) is reminding everyone to keep their balloons tied down or weighted after Mylar balloons knocked out power to thousands of customers in the eastern and western parts of the Valley. Officials said Mylar balloons, which are metallic-looking balloons made of polyester...
Phoenix Police release names of 2 people killed in apparent murder-suicide
PHOENIX – Authorities on Monday released the names of the two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide in northwest Phoenix over the weekend. James Main, 63, is suspected of fatally shooting 66-year-old Jane Main on Saturday night before turning the gun on himself, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Eight make ballot for three Scottsdale City Council seats
Scottsdale voters will select from a robust field of candidates for three City Council seats. “We have eight candidates who qualified for the ballot,” City Clerk Ben Lane said March 24. The eight who collected enough signatures of support to make the July 21 primary ballot range from savvy...
CUSD Bands Perform at Chandler Center for the Arts
The CUSD Elementary Honors Band, led by Erin Quintus, and the Casteel High Symphonic Band, directed by Nathan Johnston, performed at the Chandler Center for the Arts just before spring break. The concert showcased outstanding student musicianship and received a warm response from the audience.
Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Gila River Indian Community
The Gila River Police Department said Friday it arrested Steven Johns in connection with a New Year’s Day shooting that killed Ronald Enos.
Air pollution could impact breathing in the Phoenix metro area
Chandler area was hit with hazardous air quality levels early Monday morning, with residents encouraged to stay inside.
5 stung, 1 hospitalized as bees take over ASU women’s lacrosse game
A swarm of bees disrupted a women’s lacrosse game at Arizona State University, stinging multiple people and forcing officials to postpone the matchup. Before a scheduled morning game, Arizona State’s women’s lacrosse account posted on social media that the game had been delayed “due to bees." Arizona State University...
Queen Creek Teen Crackdown, 24 Arrests As Cops Plead With Parents
Two weeks, 24 teens in handcuffs, and one very public plea from police: Queen Creek officers say enough is enough after a stretch of youth disturbances that included risky e-bike riding and late-night curfew runs. Now they are asking parents to step in before the next call comes in. Police...
March Monsoon-like Pattern Continues Today with hit and miss Showers and Thunderstorms
SYNOPSIS: Yesterday’s forecast went flawless here at Arizona Weather Force, with storms forming in the focus spot areas, and outflow winds hitting the Phoenix and Pinal metro zones during the early part of the night, within the Arizona Weather Force Dust Storm Warning (Reference A Below). Tuesday into Tuesday night...
The two young sisters who disappeared in 1974 from Mesa, Arizona, and were never...
Cynthia Ardina "Cindy" Leslie and her sister, Jackie Lynn Leslie, have been missing from Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County), since July 31, 1974. Cynthia would be 67 now. Jackie, who is pictured below, would be 65 now. At the time of their disappearance, Cindy was only 15 years old, and Jackie was only 13.

















