Fundraisers to support families of DPS helicopter crew killed in Flagstaff crash
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The first of three fundraisers to support the families of two Arizona Department of Public Safety crew members who died in a helicopter crash is happening in Phoenix on Thursday. Pilot Robert Skankey, 61, and trooper/paramedic Hunter Bennett, 28, were killed in the line of duty...
Arizona family sues hospital, says staff ‘Ubered’ sick son to sidewalk where he died
An Arizona family alleges hospital staff put their sick son in an Uber and dumped him at a homeless shelter, where he died hours later on a Phoenix sidewalk.
Arizona lawmakers propose indoor temperature protections for renters
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona renters could soon get new protections when struggling with broken air conditioning in summer heat or heating failures during winter cold snaps. On Thursday, state Sen. Lauren Kuby and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes introduced Senate Bill 1608 that they say would protect vulnerable...
Real reason pool cleaners escorted to Nancy Guthrie home as FBI investigates disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of TODAY host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen January 31, and authorities believe she was taken from her Tucson home.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist has died after a crash at a central Phoenix intersection late Thursday night. The collision happened near 15th Avenue and Bethany Home Road shortly before 10:30 p.m. Officers found the motorcycle rider seriously hurt, and he was later pronounced dead at the scene. It’s...
The Glendale Burger So Juicy Locals REFUSE To Shut Up About It
Tue–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM; Sunday, 11 AM–8 PM (Closed Mon) Glendale locals will tell you there is a very specific moment when Burgers & Brews goes from “random strip‑center spot” to “oh no, I’m addicted now.” 🍔🔥
Peoria man sentenced for beating a dog to death with a shovel
A man is headed to jail for 30 days after Peoria neighbors say they caught him on camera beating a dog to death with a shovel last April. Kenneth McGaughey claims he was protecting his cat and chickens and insists he didn’t mean to strike the dog’s head. Animal advocates said the punishment isn't harsh enough.
Phoenix district votes to close 2 schools, including campus for immigrant students
PHOENIX – The Alhambra Elementary School District voted Thursday night to close two Phoenix schools this summer due to low enrollment and budget concerns. The district said it will save $1.4 million each year with the closure of Valencia Newcomer School and Choice Learning Academy. Valencia Newcomer was created...
Cowboy culture and ‘stand your ground’ laws clash in Arizona
PHOENIX – A knock on Ryan Whitaker’s door reverberated through his apartment at approximately 10:52 p.m on May 21, 2020, while he was playing video games on the couch with his girlfriend. Less than a minute later, his body collapsed to the tile floor of his entryway, following multiple shots from a Phoenix police...
Cattle in Arizona: While the state’s Wild West days faded away, this industry hasn’t
Much like the other big C’s, the cattle industry has changed dramatically as technology and population growth have transformed the world — and much of Arizona’s landscape. If you’re in Phoenix, driving east on Washington Street just past South 48th Street, you’ll find a little piece of...

















