Preparations underway for execution of Arizona inmate
Prison staff and authorities are preparing for the execution of Richard Djerf, who killed a Phoenix family in 1993. Alexis Dominguez reports from Florence.
Arizonans warned against licking toxic toads that have appeared after heavy rainfall
Arizona officials are reminding Phoenix -area citizens that kissing frogs should only happen in fairy tales, as some people are reportedly licking toxic toads to get high. Recent unseasonal rainfall in the Phoenix Valley has increased the appearance of toxic toads and mushrooms , prompting warnings from the Banner...
Video: Phoenix cops shoot, kill suicidal man stumbling away from them
On the morning of Oct. 2, Phoenix police officers shot and killed Victor Altamirano outside his South Phoenix home. According to a media advisory issued by police that afternoon, officers shot Altamirano after he expressed suicidal thoughts and ran at police with a knife brandished over his head. While that...
Arizona taxpayers pay $30 million to settle child welfare lawsuits
PHOENIX — Thousands of children are in Arizona's child welfare system, and beyond the costs to care for those kids, taxpayers are footing another bill: tens of millions of dollars in lawsuit settlements. The ABC15 Investigators went through years of settlement and judgment records. Since 2016, state records show...
Man accused of setting estranged wife’s apartment on fire
Richard Maez, 38, is accused of several felony charges in connection with the fire, which happened on Oct. 13 near Longmore and Southern Avenue.
4th arrest made in 2023 murder case at Tempe apartment complex
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of an East Valley man who was shot and killed at an apartment complex more than two years ago. Court documents obtained by Arizona’s Family revealed that 24-year-old Kandren Deguan Shaw was arrested on...
If You’ve Experienced These 10 Things, You’ve Lived in Arizona for Far Too Long
If you’ve lived in Arizona for a long time, you’re likely familiar with these 10 experiences that can make any long-term resident say they’ve been here “far too long”: These common challenges define much of the Arizona living experience, especially in metro areas, and are the reason some residents feel they’ve been...
TikTok influencer apologizes after spat with Valley bakery JL Patisserie goes viral
PHOENIX — Glamorama, a TikTok food influencer, has apologized after her online back and forth with a Phoenix bakery went viral last week. Aurora Griffo, better known as glamorama on TikTok, posted a since-deleted video on Oct. 7 criticizing JL Patisserie’s location near 24th Street and University Drive.
Family of man swept away in flood near Goodyear criticizes rescue efforts
The family of Vince Upton is criticizing the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for its response and search efforts after their loved one's truck was swept away in a flooded wash near Goodyear.
Suspect arrested in connection with road rage shooting in Peoria
PHOENIX — A suspect was arrested in connection with a road rage shooting that occurred Saturday night in Peoria, authorities said. According to the Peoria Police Department, 20-year-old Rudy Sanchez Jr. was taken into custody on Wednesday. Police said that the shooting took place near State Route 101 and...

















