Phoenix liquor store employee allegedly attacked with pepper spray by thief
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Trevor’s Liquor is asking for the community’s help in finding a suspect after an alleged thief pepper-sprayed an employee. On Nov. 25, around 3:00 p.m., a Trevor’s Liquor employee was attacked with pepper spray at the store’s Indian School Road location in Phoenix. The suspect left the scene with...
Bustling Phoenix suburb named biggest ‘boomtown’ in Arizona
When the millennium began, Queen Creek was a tiny rural outpost of about 4,000 people on the edge of the Phoenix metro area. Visiting it was a hike, and once you were there, it hardly felt like you were in the Valley at all. Indeed, part of Queen Creek sits in Pinal County.
Phoenix Community Breathes Sigh of Relief as Missing Macaw Atlas Found Safe Near Home
Relief swept through a north Phoenix neighborhood as a missing Scarlet Macaw named Atlas was found safe just a short distance from home. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the bird, which is free-flight trained and microchipped, took flight on Monday, around 2:30 p.m. near 43rd Avenue and Cactus Road. The...
Driverless taxis now allowed on freeways in SF, Phoenix, and LA
On November 12, 2025, Waymo started something no robotaxi company had done before: charging passengers for rides on high-speed freeways. The driverless cars now merge onto interstates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, traveling up to 65 mph with no one behind the wheel. The company also expanded its...
Do I have to rake neighbor’s leaves falling in my yard? What AZ says
Are you responsible for removing the leaves that fall on your lawn from your neighbor's tree? What if you want to remove or trim said tree because of the falling leaves? Can you force your neighbor to trim their tree? As the weather cools down and the leaves change colors and fall off the trees, you might be...
Shooting suspect in custody after victim found shot in head: police
GLENDALE, Ariz. - An alleged shooter is in custody after a victim was found was a gunshot wound to the head in Glendale, according to police. A person sustained a gunshot wound to the head near W Vermont Ave on Dec. 2 and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Phoenix Police Issue SAFE Alert for Missing 66-Year-Old Ricardo Gibson Amidst Medical Concerns
The Phoenix Police Department has issued a SAFE Alert for 66-year-old Ricardo Gibson, reports say. Mr. Gibson, who is reported missing since November 27, 2025, was last seen in the vicinity of North 30th Street and East Sweetwater Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. He is described as a Hispanic or Latino male, 5 feet 10...
Man Fatally Struck in West Phoenix Hit-and-Run, Police Seek Witnesses
Tragedy struck early Saturday morning when 53-year-old Victor Manuel Mendoza was fatally injured in a hit-and-run incident at a west Phoenix intersection, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. Mendoza was crossing at the crosswalk at 35th Avenue and Grand Avenue when a small sedan, apparently running a red light, violently...
3-vehicle collision spills into yard of Scottsdale residence, disrupts traffic
PHOENIX – Three vehicles, including a work truck, were involved in a collision Tuesday that spilled into a residential yard and impeded traffic in Scottsdale, authorities said. The crash occurred on Cactus Road near 74th Street, according to the Scottsdale Police Department. Police posted a photo to X showing...
10 Arizona Grocery Stores That Locals Say Have Unbeatable Meat Counters
I’ll confess: I once ruined a family barbecue attempting to grill a “premium” steak I bought from a convenience-driven mega-store. The disappointment was palpable; the meat was tough, unevenly cut, and frankly, flavorless. That experience taught me a vital lesson shared by every serious cook in Arizona:...
