Phoenix-area caregivers help 102-year-old woman keep birthday tradition alive
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman celebrated a massive milestone — turning 102 years old! But when her birthday tradition seemed impossible, a group of Valley caregivers banded together to give her a grand celebration. Rowena Arnold was born in 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa. For years, her birthdays...
Baby giraffe needs a name: Phoenix Zoo opens voting until Dec. 22
Last month, Phoenix’s giraffe community grew by one calf, as 12-year-old Sunshine of the Phoenix Zoo gave birth to a baby female. The zoo is now deciding between several possible names for the calf and has opened up voting to the public until Monday, Dec. 22. The winning name will be announced the following day.
Arizona’s True Burger Capital Might Surprise You
When people think about Arizona’s food scene, Phoenix usually steals the spotlight with its trendy restaurants and big-city buzz. But there’s a standout city tucked away in the southern part of the state that deserves serious recognition for its burger game. Tucson has quietly become a burger lover’s...
4 men arrested in connection with 2 home invasions in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police have arrested four men in connection with two home invasions, including one incident where a gun was pointed at a child. Detectives arrested Scarlyn Lebron Ogando, Josue Rafael Colon Rodriguez, Darol Daniel Garcia Santana, all 23 years old, and 26-year-old Ronnie Baez, who police...
Americans back criminal and homelessness reform: Poll
(The Center Square) – Americans support stricter criminal measures and homelessness reform, according to a new poll by The Cicero Institute. The overwhelming support for reforms transcends party and demographic lines, according to Stefani Buhajla, the Austin, Texas-based think tank’s senior director of...
Families report stolen SNAP benefits in Sun City
Several families in Sun City are reporting their SNAP benefits being stolen. On Your Side's Susan Campbell looks into the reported issue.
Suspect arrested for Gilbert shooting that left 16-year-old boy in critical condition
PHOENIX — A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot while visiting his girlfriend at an East Valley home over the weekend, police said. The suspect, 21-year-old Rael Sanchez, was taken into custody on Sunday, a day after the shooting near Warner and Recker roads, according to the Gilbert Police...
FOUND: Peoria Police seek assistance in locating endangered male
The Peoria Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing endangered adult male, Charles "Chuck" Monson, 73.
Police seeking information after man seriously hurt in west Phoenix shooting
A man is seriously hurt after he was shot Thursday night near 51st Avenue and McDowell Road in west Phoenix.
Dozens of cars go up in flames at south Phoenix junkyard
Investigators are looking into how about 30 cars caught fire at a south Phoenix junkyard on Thursday evening. It happened near 23rd Avenue and Broadway Road. Dozens of firefighters responded, and the blaze was upgraded to a first alarm before crews got it under control.

















