3 hurt after crash involving light rail in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three people were hurt after a collision involving a light rail in central Phoenix Monday morning. Around 9 a.m., police and fire crews were called to the crash involving two cars and a light rail at 7th Avenue and Camelback Road. Phoenix police say two passengers on the light rail and a driver fro
Tolleson Home Raid Frees Two Trafficked Girls, Suspects Still Uncharged
A search for one missing 16-year-old girl in Tolleson ended with two trafficked teenagers pulled from the same home on Wednesday, August 26, after federal marshals and Phoenix police discovered a second, unreported victim inside during the operation. Neither girl has been publicly identified, and as of this week no arr
Maricopa County starts short-term rental assistance program
(The Center Square) - Maricopa County launched an $800,000 pilot program to help households facing eviction. The county Board of Supervisors allocated the money for the Eviction Prevention Pilot Program in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The program for Arizona's most populous county aims to reduce the number of evictions
Body recovered from lake in Mesa’s Dobson Ranch community
A body was recovered from a lake in Mesa’s Dobson Ranch community on Saturday, authorities said. A search began after a caller reported seeing a man yelling in a community lake near Dobson Road and Isabella Avenue around 7 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. The man went...
20 best U.S. cities for retirement includes 2 from Arizona
Arizona has long been a magnet for retirees seeking sunshine and an active lifestyle, and a new national study suggests several cities across the state remain attractive destinations for Americans entering their golden years. Scottsdale ranks No. 4 among the best cities to retire in the United States, according to...
Police: $15 nail repair dispute ends with gunfire at Phoenix salon
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A disagreement boiled over for a Phoenix woman, who punched a nail salon worker and opened fire on the building, according to new court paperwork released Monday. Investigators said Essence Mire, 26, got into an argument with an employee at Element Nail Bar at 16th Street...
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Unveils New Pulled Pork Sandwich
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is bringing a different flavor experience to its menu with the debut of the Pit Boss, a new sandwich that stacks oven-toasted pulled pork, barbecue sauce, creamy coleslaw and pickle chips on a brioche bun. The Pit Boss is available at all Mr. Pickle’s locations...
Goodyear man sentenced to 21 years for exploiting children he targeted on Roblox
A Goodyear man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison and lifetime supervised probation for sexually exploiting minors he targeted through online gaming platforms, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced. Richard Billingsley, 21, used Roblox to contact victims before moving conversations to the messaging plat
Man chased into roadway, hit by alleged impaired driver in Phoenix dies
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man who was arguing with a woman before being chased into the road and hit by a car has died, officials with the Phoenix Police Department said. On Aug. 22, around 11 p.m., first responders were called to reports that a person had been hit by a car near 28th and Peoria avenues.
SpaceX rocket launch could be visible in Phoenix this week
Arizonans who missed the recent SpaceX launches are getting another chance to watch some skyrockets in flight. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from southern California to deliver more Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Sept. 2, and there’s a chance

















