Goodyear police arrest man in $1.5 million scam targeting elderly woman seeking TV help
GOODYEAR, AZ — A 28-year-old man has been arrested on money laundering charges in connection with an elaborate scam that defrauded an elderly Goodyear woman out of $1.5 million over six months. The scheme began in June when the victim was having trouble with closed captioning on her Roku...
Op-ed: The time is now to speak out against the latest APS rate hike
In 1990, I moved to Phoenix and built a life here with my three children. For 44 years, I was proud to focus my career on advocating for disabled and deaf children, a mission I continue today as a volunteer. Now at 66, I am blessed with 11 wonderful grandchildren, and much of my time is spent making sure my family...
Indiana man arrested after beating alleged hotel intruder with lamp in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ — A 41-year-old Indiana man was arrested after allegedly beating a hotel guest with a metal lamp at a Tempe hotel, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries, including brain damage and skull fractures. The Indiana man was arrested early Wednesday morning at Metro Tempe Extended Stay on...
Latino grocery store opens 1st Arizona location. Take a look inside
On the morning of Jan. 14, the line to get into Vallarta Supermarket's first Arizona location stretched around the building and down the block; food and drink brands offered free samples; a mariachi band greeted customers as they walked inside. Glendale resident Reni Raymond Celaya was the first customer through the...
Dreading what happens if ICE targets Phoenix
Eventually, after two dozen viewings, you whittled down the questions created by the Minneapolis video of an ICE agent killing 37-year-old Renee Good, to a single query. Not: Was this a murder in cold blood, or was it a federal agent acting in self-defense? Not: Could the ICE agent have stepped out of the way? Not:...
The 10 best Indian restaurants in Phoenix
Indian food is having a moment in Phoenix, as a host of new elevated restaurants introduce customers to upscale versions of their favorite dishes. These new spots infuse Indian spices and flavors into creative cocktails, they offer wine pairings and inspire visitors to dress up for date night. In our...
This Arizona Comfort-Food Spot Locals Return To No Matter How Far They Move Away
Okay, let’s be real: if you’ve ever left Arizona, you’ve immediately craved something greasy, cheesy, and vaguely frowned-upon by your new city’s health department. Enter Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe, the kind of place that makes you question every life choice that brought you to a plate of “healthy” kale when you...
Peoria Unified to consider school closures, repurposing
The Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) is slated to consider school closures, repurposing and boundary changes soon. According to Chief Communications Officer Danielle Airey, the measures follow the unsuccessful bond override last fall combined with declining enrollment — prompting the district to move to...
Phoenix cracks down on abandoned shopping carts as part of new ordinance
PHOENIX - A new effort to hold businesses accountable for shopping carts left abandoned in Phoenix neighborhoods has begun, as a new city ordinance is now in effect. The new shopping cart ordinance requires retailers that provide shopping carts to customers to complete a certification. That certification confirms...
Search for armed suspect underway after 1 shot in Avondale
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities are searching for an armed suspect after a shooting early Wednesday morning in the West Valley. Avondale Police said officers were called to a reported assault near 107th Avenue and Thomas Road just before 3 a.m. The victim told police that an unknown Black...

















