Valley driver’s car damaged by contaminated gas at Phoenix station
A Phoenix man's quick stop for gas turned into a $12,000 nightmare when contaminated fuel destroyed his car's engine, leaving him stranded and fighting for compensation. Angel was helping his mother get to work last month when he stopped at a gas station at the corner of 35th Avenue and Union Hills Drive to fill up...
Body found in north Phoenix desert area near Mayo Clinic hospital
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A disturbing discovery was made on Tuesday afternoon when a body was found east of the Mayo Clinic hospital in Phoenix. Police said officers were called to the area of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard, just south of the Loop 101 freeway, around 1 p.m. When they arrived, they found the body in a...
Maricopa County attorney expresses concern about Tempe Tavern
Rachel Mitchell said Wednesday the underage drinking allegations against Tempe Tavern are "a huge concern" and she is ready to review any cases against the popular East Valley bar. Stephanie Duprey reports.
Phoenix gas station sells for $3.1M
Cushman and Wakefield announced Wednesday in a release their real estate firm arranged the sale of an ARCO AM/PM gas station and convenience store at 1201 East Northern Avenue in Phoenix.
Verdict reached in sentencing phase of convicted West Valley serial killer trial
PHOENIX — A jury has reached a verdict to determine whether or not a convicted serial killer in the Valley will be put to death. On Wednesday, the Maricopa County Court announced a verdict had been reached in the sentencing phase of the trial, months after the same jury found Cleophus Cooksey guilty in connection...
Meet Coco: MCAO’s newest K-9 victim advocate for emotional support
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office welcomed K-9 Coco who will provide emotional support for victims during court hearings or trials. "Today, we introduced our newest (and possibly most popular) employee: a four-year-old golden retriever named Coco!" MCAO said on Dec. 17. The office says supporting...
Woman arrested after domestic violence situation in Peoria
PEORIA, Ariz. — A woman was arrested after a domestic violence situation in Peoria, the city's police department said. The incident occurred at a residence near 87th Avenue and Saddleback Mountain Road along Harbor Boulevard. Police said the dispute occurred between a man and a woman. The woman was...
Campus security guard saves choking student at Phoenix high school
PHOENIX — A campus security guard is being credited with saving a student’s life during lunch at Cesar Chavez High School in south Phoenix, after a choking incident that was caught on video. Fourteen-year-old freshman Destiney Zazueta said Dec. 3 started like any other school day. “I went...
Arizona AG seeks death warrant for inmate in 2002 gasoline attack
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking a death warrant for Leroy McGill, with a proposed execution date in March 2026. McGill was convicted of murder and attempted murder for a 2002 attack in which he doused Charles Perez and Nova Banta with gasoline and set them on fire in a north Phoenix apartment.
Gas prices in Arizona drops ahead of Christmas
PHOENIX - As we head into the holidays, gas prices are dropping, offering a bit of a Christmas surprise and helping with affordability issues. According to GasBuddy, at least three Valley stations are selling gas for under $2.70 a gallon. At one gas station in Central Phoenix, shoppers can find...
