Duo wanted for scouting, burglarizing Phoenix homes
Phoenix Police are searching for a man and woman they believe targeted homes to rob, between the 7th and 20th streets and Glendale Avenue.
Scottsdale mayor’s chief of staff fired over unprofessional behavior, insubordination and more, report details
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky's chief of staff, R. Lamar Whitmer, has been fired over multiple concerning allegations made against him, according to an investigative report obtained by 12News. Borowsky said she was notified of Whitmer's termination by city management after a 65-day investigation....
Elderly woman killed in hit-and-run near Phoenix-Glendale border
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is dead after being hit by a driver who then took off near the Phoenix-Glendale border Friday morning. Just before noon, officers were called out to the crash near 43rd Avenue and Orangewood Avenue, which is south of Northern Avenue. When first responders arrived,...
Motorcyclist dead, another driver seriously hurt after crash in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist is dead, and another driver is seriously hurt after a crash in north Phoenix Saturday. Just after 3 p.m., officers responded to a crash near 7th Street and Union Hills Drive. When the officers arrived, they found a motorcyclist who was unresponsive. He was...
Man arrested outside Luke Days event, police say
PHOENIX — A man was detained outside of the Luke Days for reckless driving and allegedly driving under the influence, according to Glendale police. Police arrested the man Saturday afternoon near Luke Air Force Base after he was allegedly driving in closed-off lanes near the South Gate entrance, police said.
Shots Ring Out at Glendale ER as Drive-By SUV Leaves One Hurt
A quiet Friday evening outside a Glendale emergency room turned chaotic when someone in a passing black SUV opened fire, leaving one person wounded just steps from the entrance to Dignity Health's Arizona General emergency center. Witnesses told police they heard roughly half a dozen shots, somewhere in the range...
10 Mom-and-Pop Spots in Arizona Where Locals Go When They’re Craving a Proper Homemade...
Arizona has a quiet pie scene that locals guard like a family recipe, and it is absolutely worth your fork. These small, independent kitchens bake with intention and pride, turning fruit, nuts, and cream into slices that stop conversations. You will find flaky crusts, friendly counters, and that feeling of...
After going missing for days, Tempe man’s cause of death revealed
The cause and manner of death for Tempe resident Michael Bayne, who went missing in February, have been released. Bayne, 32, was found dead on Feb. 20 near Center Street and McKellips Road by Tempe police detectives, according to Mesa police. He was last seen around 9:40 a.m. on Feb. 16 near Mesquite Circle and Curry...
Cartwright School Board Ousts Top Brass As Retaliation Fight Erupts In Maryvale
On March 18, the Cartwright Elementary School District governing board voted to remove two senior administrators, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer Victoria Farrar and Deputy Superintendent Giovanna Grijalva. The pair say the move is straight-up retaliation for raising concerns about how the district...
Driver Bolts As Woman Left Clinging To Life Near Phoenix–Glendale Line
A midday hit-and-run on the edge of Phoenix and Glendale has left a woman fighting for her life and detectives scrambling to track down the driver who took off. Just before noon Friday, first responders were called out to a collision near the city border. They found a woman with life-threatening injuries and rushed...
