Phoenix council denies community petition that would end racial profiling, ‘immigration violence’
In opposition of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and detainments outside of Phoenix immigration court hearings and throughout the Valley, members of Poder in Action submitted a citizens’ petition calling for a ban on racial profiling stops, an end to Phoenix Police Department arrest quotas and...
Phoenix to pay $2M over toddler’s death after firefighters advised against transport
PHOENIX — The City of Phoenix has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit involving the death of a 2-year-old boy. The lawsuit, filed by the Clugston family, alleged that their son, Abraham Clugston, died after Phoenix firefighters decided he did not need to be transported to the hospital...
Psychiatrists warns of extreme heat impact on mental health
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — On the hottest day of the year so far, people in Phoenix were caught using anything they could to shield themselves from the sun. “I do want to get out. I want to get out of the house and do things. I can’t walk the dog. The dog’s mad at me because she can’t go anywhere at this point,” said Mark...
Readers have spoken: These are the Valley’s best Mexican restaurants
There was no consensus but plenty of mouth-watering recommendations when we asked for your favorite Phoenix-area Mexican restaurants. State of play: The top vote-getter among our 35 responses was New Mexico-style Los Dos Molinos, which has two Phoenix locations. Reader Amy Donahue's go-to is the machaca burro, while...
DEA warns about uptick in carfentanil seizures in Arizona
ABC15 went inside the Drug Enforcement Administration LARC lab in Phoenix as the agency issues a new warning about carfentanil. Recently, agents have reported more seizures involving the drug.
ICE apprehends at Los Angeles churches stoke fear in Arizona that migrant raids at...
Immigration raids on houses of worship remain infrequent. However, arrests last week at two Los Angeles-area churches have fueled anxiety among migrants and sparked outrage among activists. Although there have been no instances of churches in Arizona being attacked, many were already on edge. Since the beginning of...
Boy in the hospital after being shot by another boy at Avondale park
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Avondale police are looking for the boy they say opened fire on another boy at a park Thursday night. It happened just after 8 p.m. at the Festival Fields Park on Lower Buckeye Road and Central Avenue, which is east of Litchfield Road. Police said...
Phoenix police investigate multiple deadly shootings and crashes overnight
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a number of deadly incidents that took place within the city between Wednesday evening and early Thursday morning. Phoenix police say a man was shot and killed in an alleyway around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday near 17th Drive and Lane Avenue, near 19th and Northern avenues.
Fry’s Food Stores reacts to overcharging accusation
Police in Avoldale are looking for a boy who shot another boy, injuring him at a park Thursday night. An Alabama sheriff is facing charges after prosecutors say he hired a former Gilbert police officer who was not eligible to be a deputy because of his past. Red light runner...
Arizona State Fair Announces Star-Studded ‘Coliseum Concert Series’ Featuring 2 Chainz, Reik, and ‘CoComelon’...
The Arizona State Fair, a staple of fall festivities in Phoenix, is bringing a diverse medley of performances to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The 'Coliseum Concert Series' for 2025 boasts a lineup that includes rapper 2 Chainz, Mexican pop group Reik, and a live show from kids' YouTube giant 'CoComelon.' ABC15...
