Scottsdale Unified employee resigns after border arrest for smuggling
A Scottsdale Unified School District employee has resigned after investigators said he admitted he tried to get paid to transport people in the U.S. illegally. Investigators say the alleged deal started on Snapchat and moved to WhatsApp with $12,000 on the line. The school board wrestled with whether to accept the...
Man arrested after body was found at Phoenix apartment complex
Phoenix Police arrested Raymond Drinkhouse on suspicion of second-degree murder after a person was found dead near a dumpster on Nov. 12. Officers discovered the victim's body on a couch at the Graybriar Apartments.
Family: Arizona man died after hospital discharge in extreme heat despite mental state
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Valley family is suing a Phoenix-area hospital after their son died hours after being discharged alone in triple-digit heat, despite warnings he was too confused to care for himself. Kaelen Lachica, who had been battling anorexia for nine years, was showing signs of recovery and...
Paradise Valley Unified superintendent fired after allegedly lying on job application
PHOENIX – The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to terminate the contract of Superintendent Todd Cummings. The firing comes after Cummings was placed on administrative leave in September 2025, just three months into his contract, over allegations that he lied...
‘He will die if you discharge him from this hospital’: Arizona family takes legal...
PHOENIX — A Gold Canyon family is taking legal action against Abrazo Health for the wrongful death of their son. A lawsuit, recently filed, claims the hospital discharged the 27-year-old when staff were told by his parents not to do so. Now, they are speaking out, demanding accountability. 'No...
The 11 Best Mexican Restaurants In Arizona With Truly Authentic Flavor
Arizona sits right next to Mexico, so you’d think finding authentic Mexican food would be easy. I’m the kind of traveler who can’t resist a good taco, and Arizona quickly became my personal treasure map for Mexican food. I’ve tasted everything the Grand Canyon State can serve...
DNA links suspect to 2024 murder near Maryvale apartment
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — More than a year after a man was found dead next to a dumpster in the Maryvale neighborhood of Phoenix, police have made an arrest in the case. Phoenix police announced that Raymond Drinkhouse, 44, was taken into custody in connection with the death of Mark Montano, 38.
Arizona Health Alert: Hidden Hypertension Threat May Be Growing in Tucson
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. PHOENIX — As spring routines shift across Phoenix and surrounding communities, Arizona health officials are urging residents to pay attention to a condition that often develops without warning: high blood...
St. Vincent de Paul breaks ground on new community and volunteer center
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) marked the start of construction on its new Center for Purpose, Hope, and Mission with a symbolic shovel and groundbreaking ceremony on its main campus just south of downtown Phoenix. INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Want more news like this? Get our free newsletter here. The 26,162-square-foot center...
Weather changes on the way for Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A weather pattern change is underway for Arizona, with cooler temperatures, rain and snow potentially on the way. After stretch of days in the 80s, the Valley will warm to about 79 degrees today under mostly cloudy skies. That’s almost 10 degrees above normal for this time of year in Phoenix....

















