Shooter gets 45 years in attack on Phoenix work crew
A man who fired upon a work crew doing remodeling work and others at a Phoenix apartment complex in 2022, killing one, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison. Zachery Shropshire, 36, stepped
Phoenix PD proposes new homeless interaction policy following DOJ criticism
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Police Department has proposed a new policy governing how officers interact with homeless individuals, following a federal report that criticized the department’s treatment of people experiencing homelessness. The Department of Justice issued a 126-page report last year criticizing...
Phoenix 911 system adding behavioral health response
PHOENIX - A big change is coming to the Phoenix 911 system on Monday, Dec. 15. Operators will begin offering more than just help with fire and police emergencies. This is part of the city of Phoenix’s multi-million dollar effort to streamline the process of getting the right help to the right people.
Phoenix Honors Legacy of Dr. King with 2026 AZ MLK Excellence in Service Award...
The Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the honorees for the 2026 AZ MLK Awards for Excellence in Service. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated significant commitment to advancing Dr. King’s vision of civic engagement through...
Phoenix adds more parking meters downtown, pisses everyone off
When Barry Schwartz began visiting the city’s tow yard with alarming regularity, he knew it was time to get out of San Francisco. “My car was towed like three times a month,” he said, and nearly “everything I made went to tickets.” Frustrated by an army of meter maids and the constant struggle to find a parking spot,...
Juvenile and driver killed in fiery multi-vehicle crash in Mesa
Mesa police are investigating a deadly crash that happened just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday near Southern Avenue and Dobson Road.
Phoenix Zoo announces baby giraffe
The Phoenix Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a female Masai giraffe! A 12-year-old female named Sunshine gave birth to the calf on Nov. 16 at the Phoenix Zoo. The birth is the
Former Navy Servicemember Repairs Bicycles for Veterans in Need
Charles “Chuck” Reeves was a bit lost after serving in the Navy for several years. The transition into becoming a civilian again proved more daunting than he expected, and floating from job to job, Reeves struggled to find employment. He became homeless, living out of his car. “I’d planned to stay in San Diego,”...
Docs: Underage patrons allegedly paid Tempe Tavern bouncers to enter without ID
TEMPE, Ariz. - We are diving deeper into the records of a Tempe bar that has been under fire over allegations of underage drinking and its connection to a deadly hit-and-run. The 252-page report from the ongoing Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control investigation into Tempe Tavern is raising questions...
WATCH: Firefighters, police officers help save pup stuck in Tempe canal
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — What started as a desperate swim in a Tempe canal ended with teamwork, cheers, and one safe pup. According to Tempe police, officers got a call earlier this week about a dog stuck in a canal. The dog seemed to be getting tired from swimming, so officers and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue all jumped...

















